Nicolai had barely settled into his office when Kent burst in, his face etched with panic. Nicolai's brow furrowed in concern. "Kent, what's going on?"

Kent couldn't sit still, pacing back and forth across the room. Nicolai's worry deepened, prompting him to rise from his chair and approach Kent.

"Kent, what's wrong?" Nicolai asked, his voice laced with calm urgency.

Kent finally halted his pacing, his eyes locking onto Nicolai's with a mixture of fear and anxiety. "I...I..." He stuttered, ...