"You've never heard of him, have you?" William's inquiry was direct; his desire to uncover the truth was evident in his words.
Ron's response was filled with uncertainty. "No, I'm not familiar with him. But why are you asking about it? And where have you gone?" The questions hung in the air, an indication of Ron's curiosity about William's sudden interest in a stranger.
William, however, chose to keep his cards close to his chest, offering only a cryptic response. "I'll see you tomorrow, son." The implications of his words hinted at a forthcoming revelation, leaving Ron to wonder about the secrets that lay beneath his father's inquiry.
Ron's realization was swift. "So you're already here," he noted, recognizing that William was nearby, perhaps in pursuit of answers to the enigmatic Derek Houston.
