Disrupting the Routine

But still, peace didn't linger that much. All of a sudden, Raven jumped out of his seat as soon as he had closed the last document that was posted, his sudden movement breaking the tranquility of the office.

The crisp sound of papers being set aside echoed through the room, causing heads to turn.

"Oh, where are you going?" Startled, Lyndon immediately threw a question, his voice a mix of confusion and curiosity. Raven, on the other hand, quickly put on his coat, the rustle of the fabric loud in the now silent office, before saying, "I'm getting off work today."

His words had frozen the softened atmosphere of the office, a shockwave of disbelief spreading through the room like wildfire. Faces that had been relaxed just moments ago now reflected a mix of surprise and incredulity.

"What? But there are other things—" Lyndon started, his eyes wide with astonishment, but Raven cut him off with a swift hand gesture.