He would be a downright liar if he claimed he had slept well. If he managed to get three hours of sleep, that was already a lot. He didn’t look his best: dark circles were pronounced beneath his eyes, a two-day stubble covered his jaw, and his hair looked unruly and unkempt, improperly styled, just like when he was younger. He didn’t even bother to dress neatly. At least he looked “presentable.”

The first thing he did, after completing his morning routine and everything that came with it, was c