Unfazed by Louis' threats, Adam walked through the treasury corridor. Silence lingered, heavy enough to make the soft echo of their steps sound deafening. At least, that's what Louis likely wanted. But it did not affect him or Desmond, especially not after he told his friend about the relocation of the mysterious room's entry point.
Even Elliot, whose features had been a mixed bag of worried furrows and twisted lips when they first entered, relaxed upon watching his friends strolling the place as if they had nothing to hide.
Still, they remained silent even though the teacher stood by the entrance, a finger tapping on his crossed arms.
When he reached the crudely studded door—far enough for Louis and Elliot to fade in the corridor's darkness—Adam stepped aside, gesturing dramatically for Desmond to open it.
