Aiden's grip tightened on the final page, a look Tommy was all too familiar with; something significant had just clicked.
"Well?" Tommy urged. He tried to read his friend's expression. "What did you find?"
"Yeah, Captain," Eizze added. Curiosity was plain on her face. "What's in those files?"
Aiden didn't answer immediately. He took a slow, steadying breath, then closed the folder with a decisive snap, looking up at Eizze with a determined gaze, "Eizze, do me a favor and lock the door," he requested.
Eizze's eyes widened slightly, but she gave a curt nod, clicking the lock into place. She turned back to Aiden, her posture tense, waiting.
"What I'm about to share stays between us," Aiden said firmly. "Until we know more, this goes no further. Understand?"
Both Tommy and Eizze nodded, their expressions a mix of curiosity and caution.
