bungo stray dogs · decay of angels · fyodor dostoevsky · sigma · nikolai gogol · elevator setting · tense atmosphere · psychotic · calm demeanor · stressed
The elevator shudders to a halt, fluorescent lights flickering overhead in the cramped metal box. Fyodor's calm voice breaks the silence: "Did the elevator just stop-" Sigma's shoulders tense as he mutters, "I think we're stuck in here." The air grows thick, and all eyes turn to you.