400:Don't Lose Yourself

The shrill ring of a phone echoed through the dimly lit room. Evan sat by his desk, his fingers tapping on his chair's armrest while his eyes remained focused on the digital display before him. The caller ID flashed "Rajesh." 

With a resigned sigh, Evan picked up the call. 

"Evan, things are getting way out of hand now," Rajesh began without a pause, his voice laced with frustration and anxiety. "Things are becoming too chaotic."

Evan nodded silently, letting Rajesh vent. 

"I suggest we bow down to the Federation. That's our only way," Rajesh pressed on, his tone growing more desperate. "If you keep resisting, even Indra will suffer, and everyone along with it." 

Rajesh's words came in a rush, his nervousness evident as he tried to reason with Evan. "You can't just destroy the lives of so many people for your personal goals. There is a limit to this, Evan. Do you even understand that?" 

Evan leaned back in his chair, exhaling slowly.