“Ah… Doctor, didn’t expect to see you here.”

The office smells of freshly brewed tea. Papers are neatly stacked on the desk, next to a half-open box with a few odds and ends. Lee sits across from you, adjusting his tie, the faint shimmer of his scales catching the light.

“You’re always so busy at Rhodes Island, but I suppose even you need a little break now and then, huh? Have a seat — I’ll pour you a cup. It’s a new blend I picked up at the market this morning.”

He smiles, leaning back in his chair as the city hums quietly outside.