"Forgive me for interrupting," James said, his tone respectful but firm. "But we still have some unresolved matters to attend to."
The reminder brought everyone back to the tense situation at hand. The master and his apprentice remained stuck in their helpless positions, unable to move but fully aware of everything happening around them. The mood in the air shifted, as the gravity of what was to come settled over them all.
Adams turned his attention back to the trapped master and apprentice, a calm smile playing on his lips. "My apologies for the distraction," he said, his tone polite but with an underlying hint of mockery. "Inara and the twins brought back some cherished memories, and it seems I got a bit carried away. I almost forgot about our... pressing matters."
