Adam Being Adam

"Everyone is here." She placed the book neatly on the table before continuing, "Let's begin then."

"I wonder what could be so urgent as to require five members of the Order," Oliver said, leaning back in his chair with a curious smile.

"I'm wondering the same," Riccardo replied thoughtfully. "They wouldn't have selected us and formed a team like this by chance, would they?"

"Definitely not. Otherwise, I wouldn't be stuck here with you, Riccardo," Oliver added with a sly chuckle.

Riccardo grimaced.

"Enough with your childish bickering," Sergius interrupted them. "It's unbecoming of your status." His stern gaze shifted toward Louise. "Let's hear what this is about."

Louise nodded. "I've been tasked with leading this team on a rather peculiar case," she said, pressing a button on the desk.