Lucien teleported back to Hell's Kitchen, clutching Selene's journals tightly. The familiar scents of the restaurant greeted him, a comforting reminder of the place he now called home. As he walked through the door, he could sense the tension in the air. The usually bustling kitchen was quieter, the staff moving with a sense of urgency and unease.
Victor was the first to notice his return. He looked up from a stack of invoices, relief washing over his face. "Lucien, you're back. How was your trip?"
Lucien set the journals down on the counter and took a deep breath. "It was... enlightening. I found Selene's room at the old manor, perfectly preserved. These journals," he gestured to the stack, "they're hers. They detail everything she went through after I left."
The team gathered around, their curiosity piqued. Elise, Nyssa, Evelyn, and Lyra all looked at the journals with a mix of interest and concern.
