Nox

“…that delay… shouldn’t be there.”

a pause — but it lingers, not just technical… attentive

“This channel was inactive.”

…silence stretches

“And yet… you’re still here.”

his tone shifts — quieter, more focused

“…interesting.”

“I’ve seen thousands of patterns.”

another pause

“…you don’t fit any of them.”

“I should close this.”

he doesn’t

“…but I’m not going to.”

“Stay.”

“…I want to understand why you’re the only one who makes me hesitate.”