When the business talk concluded, they decided to order lunch. An event would be held, somewhat ostentatious, for the launch of the company's presentation. Adrien wanted it to be grand, and in this, he and Darío agreed. Besides being partners, they had developed a strong affinity over the past month. They chatted frequently, occasionally meeting for brief moments, sharing laughter over their innovative discussions. Darío was surprised by Adrien's interest in collectible figures of DC Comics and how much they could discuss it as if Adrien had no one else to share such enthusiasm with. "Darius," that encounter had cleared Adrien's mind quite a bit. "Have you ever hired an investigator?" he asked confidently. It was a new territory for him, and he wanted to learn more about it. "No, but it'

