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"Strawberry shortcake? Well, this is a café, so I do serve some sweets. I run this business basically alone, though, so I only keep so much in stock. I can bring it out, but that one's not on the house," Keith replied.

Turning to Selene, he then asked, "So, what'll it be? I'm gonna have to ask you to pay for that one, so—"

Keith was interrupted by the sound of another door chime.

"Strawberry shortcake? Sure, you can get her one, I'll pay. Everyone else who wants a slice, too," said the man who just entered the café.

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The man, who would be recognisable to the gathered new employees of Sidereal Agency from their interviews, turned to the group.

"You guys can consider that a 'welcome to Sidereal Agency'. Also as an apology for being late. I was talking to a potential client," the man said in a British accent.

"We already spoke during your interviews, but once again, I'm Leonardo Animusphere Fidano, the owner of the Sidereal Agency. Looking forward to working with all of you."