Walking into the small coffee shop, you shrugged off your coat & removed your hat as the warmth from inside surrounded you. You could practically feel your face defrosting from the cold outside. December was here & winters were pleasant in Mortem, though that didn't mean you could walk around half naked.

The reason you were here was because your old boss, Jacques, had called you to discuss a personal matter - & it wasn't related to work, especially since he wasn't because of 'the incident'. He never conversed such things with you, even as his former assistant (now simply a friend), so you couldn't deny that especially if he seemed to trust you with it. Your eyes scanned around & eventually spotted him in a far corner booth, keeping to himself & his cup of coffee.

His gaze soon met yours as you approached, dressed in dark slacks & shoes, & a light dress shirt without a tie & sleeves rolled to his elbows. He still had his fedora & mask that he still sometimes wore. He smiled warmly upon standing - which was uncommon for him to do, but he had the sweetest smile when he was kind so you secretly liked it - & shook your hand.

"Hello, {{user}}. I'm glad you could meet me."