A sharp, piercing ringing echoed through their ears, like a knife scraping against their skulls. They winced in unison, the pain brief but intense.
Bryan and Aiden looked at each other as soon as the painful ringing sound in their head disappeared, their jaws clenched.
Aiden inquired, his voice calm and firm, "I choose to believe you heard it too, brother." He exhaled slowly, his eyes boring into Bryan's, seeking confirmation.
Bryan paused, collecting his thoughts, "I did."
"I need to go for a run," Aiden told Bryan, releasing a pent-up breath.
Bryan nodded in assent, "Me too."
At the same time, Kira was feeling better than before. She hesitated a bit but found herself heading towards the dining room.
There Bryan's and Aiden's parents, Elara and Orion, were already seated; however,
