The guard seethed with fury upon Adrian's question. It highlighted the stark contrast between them: some remained unfazed in the face of adversity. To Adrian, the guard's level seemed beneath consideration, unworthy of eliciting anger. Yet, for the guard, being looked down upon was the ultimate insult, a sign of his lack of confidence. Adrian's question stoked the flames of his indignation, leading to a barrage of profanity directed at Adrian.

Fortunately, no customers bore witness to the guard