His hands, which had been resting leisurely at his sides, now trembled slightly, betraying his sudden anxiety as he scrambled for comprehension. “Is something wrong?” he ventured, his voice tinged with uncertainty. The officer’s gaze remained unwavering as he responded, “We’ll need to discuss that outside the aircraft, sir.” His tone brooked no argument, conveying a sense of urgency that left no room for doubt.
Meanwhile, the woman remained silent, her eyes darting between the officers, reflecting a mix of fear and confusion. A female officer stepped forward, placing her hand gently on the woman’s shoulder as a signal it was time to move. After a moment, heavy with hesitation, the woman gave a slight nod, acquiescing to the officer’s unspoken directive. In that small nod, she showed she understood the officer was there to help and felt a bit safer knowing she was being taken to a safer place.