At one side of the long table, Lawrence carefully observed the actions of everyone present, while cautiously controlling every expression, every muscle of his own, pondering how he could naturally blend into this special gathering without seeming like… an outsider.
Many stories about legendary investigators and legendary adventurers flooded into his mind, then receded like seawater across the sand, leaving behind nothing but a mess of thoughts that served no reference purpose.
After daydreaming for a good while, he mustered a bit of courage and quietly asked Agatha, who was sitting closest to him, "About what time will Captain Duncan arrive?"
"I'm not sure, he said he'd wait until everyone is here," Agatha whispered back, "just be patient."
"Are there any rules I should know about?" Lawrence asked quietly again, "It's my first time attending such a gathering…"
