Noughts and Crosses

As the audio begins, the first sound that greets the listener is an old, rhythmic tic-tac of a pendulum, reminiscent of an aged wall clock. This is no ordinary timekeeper; it's a vintage piece that bears the weight of countless hours. The ticking sound, methodical and steady, is a testament to the relentless march of time. Suddenly, the steady rhythm is intertwined with sounds reminiscent of a game of noughts and crosses. The soft, yet distinct, scratching sounds suggest the marking of 'X's and 'O's on a chalkboard, a throwback to simpler times, before the digital age. This ongoing play between the sounds of an old clock and a tic-tac game is like a dance between past and present, between the fleeting moments and the enduring chronicles of time. It's like the old wall clock is overseeing the game of noughts and crosses, ticking away impartially as the game progresses. Beneath the steady ticking and