Blake's voice was deep and steady, imbued with a certain penetrating quality, especially when he looked you in the eye and smiled, there was an urgency of being seen through and analyzed, yet his elegance would divert your attention.
"Is that the Deputy Director of Eden City's Planning Bureau?"
Oulos leaned on the table, looking towards the distant guests. "And across from him is the head of the Gaia Cells' B2 experimental department, right? I've read his feature on the product website."
Blake maintained a smile.
While lowering his head to neatly arrange the table knife, he gently asked Oulos.
"What did you see on their faces?"
"Fear, excitement..."
Oulos stroked the coaster. "Resistance that's fading."
Blake nodded.
"Have you introduced Mr. John yet?"
"No."
"That's perfect, it will be my honor... As you can see, Mr. John, this is my private kitchen for guests, and the dish I've specially prepared for you today is... pan-seared small kidney pie."
