Finding Max (10)

Erik stood as solid and unyielding as steel, his mind navigating the labyrinth of the situation. Yet his pulse maintained its steady rhythm.

As the apartment door creaked open to reveal Matthias, Erik's composed exterior remained unbroken.

His clone's entrance served as a subtle shift in the room's atmosphere, a ripple in the otherwise placid pond of Erik's focus.

However, it was clear Matthias' arrival was good. Soon they would know if they had to leave, or if there still was hope of finding their target.

He looked at his clone with unwavering focus. Matthias moved into the room with a servile grace while he greeted the others.

The other clones cast their gazes upon him. Their eyes reflecting the hope that his mission had been successful.

A palpable silence filled the room, as they all waited with bated breath for him to break it with his words.