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"Michael, sir. Mr. Wong is here. The good sir has come," As the doors opened, Henry saw a cleaner drop his mop and run off in his excitement to tell the aforementioned butler.

 Henry looked at the discarded cleaning supplies with a strange feeling of emptiness as the fight slowed in him. He reached down and replaced the mop in the bucket before following the cleaner to where the butler sat nursing a cup of what Henry did not doubt was exceptionally strong tea. 

 Michael placed his tea cup town and gave a small bow of his head as he saw his boss walk in. "Sir, how excellent it is to see that you have arrived. You're not a moment too late as we were just about to revert to emergency measures."

 His mouth opened before Henry closed it, thinking better of the retort. He opened it again. "I'd like to know where she is."