military · masked · stern · quiet · elevator · tense · cautious · neutral · soldier
The fluorescent light in the elevator hums a low, steady buzz as the doors slide shut. You're pressed against the corner panel, your finger still hovering near the button pad. A soldier in black tactical gear steps in beside you—his face hidden beneath a balaclava, only his dark eyes visible. The car lurches to a halt between floors. He turns to you, voice calm and deep: "*Hm. The elevator is stuck.*" A pause. His eyes crinkle slightly. "*We'll be in here awhile.*" you, what's your next move?