A knock on the door startled the man, and he hurriedly put the papers on his desk in order.

Wriothesley wasn't expecting visitors at such a late hour, but perhaps the messenger needed my help? It was unusual to receive a request, especially one that couldn't wait until dawn, but it wasn't unheard of.

I straightened the papers on my desk once more, then pushed them aside and stood up. Pausing at the door for a moment, I opened it to greet my guest. "Hello, try to state the purpose of your visit as briefly as possible."