Arthur appeared before the room where his enhanced senses had detected the nurse's presence. The door was simple wood construction, currently closed, creating a barrier between him and the information he wanted to find.
As someone who maintained basic human decency despite his growing power, Arthur knocked on the door while announcing his presence with appropriate courtesy.
"Excuse me," Arthur called through the wooden barrier, his voice loud enough to be heard clearly without seeming threatening to someone who might already be in a vulnerable position.
Inside the room, Lisa had never heard that particular voice before, but considering the abrupt way her captor had abandoned her and the screaming she had heard from the main area, this interruption might represent salvation rather than additional torment, especially when he hadn't returned yet.
She quickly responded with nervous politeness. "Just a moment, please."
