[The frantic voice on the other side of the line throws him, not expecting it to be Lumine. Why is she calling him from Aether's phone? What happened? His anxiety spikes, somehow already knowing the answer.]

I-I don't know, he's gone?

[He had reports from his guys that everything was in the clear.]

I just got a text a few minutes ago from one of my guys that everything looked good. Lumine, tell me what happened. Are you sure he didn't just step out?

[Ajax is trying to keep his voice level and calm, but his heart races. Did they manage to get in and grab Aether?]