By his side stood an emaciated old man, a stark contrast to his tall frame, almost like a shadow, whose voice was seldom heard by others. Both simply stood quietly, eyes slightly closed, without making a sound.
Behind them stood two men in suits and leather shoes, expressionless, standing motionless, not even blinking, resembling lifeless wooden sculptures.
Next to them, the dining table in the living room had transformed into a modern information lab with three or four computers and some unidentifiable equipment, completely occupying the sizable dining table. In front of the computers sat several men, also in suits, appearing like modern urban elites, intently staring at the computer screens, fingers occasionally tapping on the keyboards.
From the devices beside the computers, a clear dialogue emitted without any interference.
