C903 An Unexpected Guest

To avoid ruffling Larkin's feathers, Lloyd Walker had initially held back from voicing his thoughts.

He settled quietly beside Larkin, hoping to strike up a conversation.

But Larkin, eyes closed, puffing on a cigarette, paid no mind to Lloyd's attempts at dialogue.

Larkin remained silent in response to every question and comment, as mute as a statue.

"Master Larkin, I assure you