Garret had always been the serious type, and it wasn't hard to understand why. The man had worn the title of prodigy since a young age. He was the pride of the Bizelli family and understood the weight of that responsibility.
Moreover, Garret still considered himself an outsider in Khan's organization despite the latter's silent but deep trust. Garret believed he had to prove himself worthy of his title and privileged position constantly, and his stern, professional, and, at times, stiff behavior was a reflection of that.
So Khan couldn't help but feel amused at that reaction, nor could he refrain from teasing the flustered scientist a bit more.
"It looks like a snake," Khan casually said, inspecting the holograms above the circular desk. "I'm sure you know about them."
"That's nothing close to an animal, Prince Khan!" Garret exclaimed, raising his voice.
"Come on," Khan chuckled. "You have seen stranger stuff since you started working with me."
