Bait

Anton and Mary entered the living room to find Rei waiting, but his appearance was far from presentable. His hair was unkempt, resembling that of a homeless person, and he hadn't shaved. Additionally, he seemed visibly exhausted.

As soon as Anton and Mary approached him, Rei hastily rose to his feet. "I apologize for showing up without telling you first," he said apologetically. "I attempted to reach both of you over the phone but you are out of reach. Since I was already on my way home, I thought I'd stop by instead of waiting."

"That's ok. If you've come for something important, it's alright. Join us for dinner, and we can discuss it while we eat," Anton extended an invitation, to which Rei nodded.

As they made their way towards the dining area, Rei didn't waste any time sharing what he had discovered. "The engineer has passed away," he revealed.