As I sat behind my desk in the dimly lit office of the Public Morals Committee, my eyes fixated on the young man standing before me. He caught my interest, this boy with an air of defiance mingled with uncertainty. It was a combination I found intriguing, one that promised both challenge and amusement.

"Ah, there you are." I said, my voice smooth and composed, betraying none of the excitement coursing through me. "You've managed to pique my curiosity, and that's no small feat."