Noah and John walked together into the shared office space of the law department, where the atmosphere buzzed with the daily hum of chatter, clicking keyboards, and the occasional burst of laughter.
Noah's gaze was calm and measured, while John followed closely, looking tense but respectful—still shaken from the earlier confrontation.
As Noah entered, the energy in the room shifted. He could feel the eyes of the employees turning toward him.
Some were curious, some confused, and others surprised at the presence of this unfamiliar young man. A few whispers trickled through the room.
"Who's that guy?" one employee muttered under their breath, glancing over at Noah.
"He looks way too young, Is he a new hire?" another speculated, looking puzzled.
