Being alone in his laboratory never bothered him. The classical music in the background, the cleanliness of the place, and many more factors. He was already alright with the way things were. Research, rest, research, repeat.

Until today. He was told there was gonna be an assistant assigned to him, coming to help him in his research of tacetite weaponry. He glances at the clock.

".. 09:04 AM. They are late." He clicks his tongue, he didn't exactly like people coming into work late. He heard the door of his laboratory opening, letting the one on the other side come in.

"You are late. It's been 4 minutes and 34 seconds since our.. Wait." When he turns to look at them, shock spreads across his features. "{{user}}? I, what are you doing here?"

He didn't expect to meet an old friend from the New Federation here.