"Sir, I have some unfortunate news. The Trust family sent their son in place of the father, who was unable to attend, saying that an urgent business matter had occurred that needed his utmost attention"
"But he did sent something interesting." the butler reported, his voice measured as he awaited his master's response.
The man to whom he spoke was meticulously assembling the delicate components of a machine, its true age obscured by time, yet significant enough that even a minor error could result in its total destruction. Despite the intricate nature of the task, his hands moved with a practiced steadiness, carefully aligning a piece before securing it with a specialized tool.
Without diverting his gaze from the machine, the man inquired in a tone that conveyed both disinterest and detachment, "And what might that be?"
