Just little problem...

I knocked lightly on Adolph's door, the soft sound echoing in the corridor as I waited for him to respond. A few moments later, the door opened, revealing Adolph on the other side. A small smile tugged at my lips as our eyes met.

"Hey," I greeted softly, my voice laced with warmth.

Adolph returned my smile, though it seemed a touch more forced than usual. "Hi, Scarlett. Come in."

Stepping into his room, I felt a slight sense of unease settle in my chest. Adolph's demeanor was usually so composed and confident, but today there was a hint of something different in his expression. Something that told me he was grappling with a worry or concern.

As the door closed behind me, I turned to face him, my eyes searching his face. "Is everything okay, Adolph?"

He hesitated, his gaze flickering away from mine for a moment before returning. "Yeah, everything's fine."

Despite his words, I could sense that something was off. Adolph had always been open with me, willing to share his thoughts and conc