About ten seconds ago, those with very sensitive might have detected the sound of someone yelling. It had been increasing in volume steadily, and as we approach the present moment, everyone in the room can hear it.

Even if they were deaf, though, they would still notice it when the wall next to Slade exploded, hurling debris across the room. Bob, wearing a black sweater and a ski mask, had just run through the wall without noticeably slowing down, and was now closing on the masked man with one fist held up to smash him to jelly.

"HANDS OFF MY WIFE!"