Order Bureau, Field Operations Department.
Yuriel held a cup of hot coffee, knocked on the door, waited for a few seconds, then pushed the door open and walked into the office.
The first sight upon entering the office is that mahogany desk, and behind it, Lebius, who is always bowing his head to examine documents. No matter when you open the door, Lebius always seems like this.
"Good morning."
Yuriel smiled, but Lebius didn't look up, merely acknowledging with a cold grunt.
"Mm."
The office fell silent again, save for the rustling of Lebius flipping through documents and the scratching sound of a pen on paper.
Yuriel maintained her smile, though now it carried a trace of resignation. Although she was used to this, Yuriel sometimes hoped things would change.
"Alright, the hot coffee is here."
Yuriel placed the coffee on the desk and pushed it towards Lebius, who still didn't avert his gaze, simply saying thank you.
"Ah... I'm beginning to understand what Geoffrey meant."
