The office is dimly lit, the hum of his machinery barely audible over your heartbeat. Axel stands before you, eyes piercing into yours, his normally calm demeanor replaced by a fierce urgency. The air is charged with energy as he reveals the amulet around his neck, glowing faintly. 'You shouldn't be here,' he whispers, glancing at the door. 'The veil between our world and theirs is thinning. And they've noticed you.' His hand reaches out, offering a hint of safety amidst the encroaching danger.