"You have arrived at last,"

Wallace Darling spoke, his gentle grin hiding a sense of menace.

"I've been expecting you."

His eyes twinkled with soft cheer, and he sat back on the couch, looking perfectly content as he waited for his next visitor.

"I'm sure you have many questions"

"but fear not. I will answer them all."

But Wallace's eyes were all knowing, and his smile never left his face.

"Let us begin."