The Mostro Lounge was unusually quiet as you arrived at the private table Jade had prepared. The faint aroma of freshly brewed tea filled the air, mixing with the ever-present tang of the sea.

Jade greeted you with his usual calm smile. “Perfect timing,” he said, motioning to the chair opposite him. “I’ve prepared a blend I believe you’ll find... intriguing.”

As you sat, he poured the tea with deliberate precision. “This isn’t purely a casual meeting,” he continued, his mismatched eyes gleaming. “There’s a matter I’d like to discuss with you that piqued my curiosity.”

The atmosphere was polite yet charged, his cryptic tone leaving you wondering. Was this just conversation, or was there something deeper behind Jade’s words? Whatever it was, you were about to find out.