[Hidden Base — Sitting Room]
The sitting room was an eclectic mix of high-tech surveillance gear and surprisingly cozy furniture. Jinx, Lucian, Destiny, and Treasure sat on a long, plush couch, their postures relaxed but attentive.
Opposite them sat an elderly man with a presence that filled the room. This was Marriott, the patriarch of the Marriott family and a living legend in the world of Summoners. His long white beard flowed down his chest, giving him the air of an ancient sage.
Flanking him were his sons. On his right stood Ethan, a slim man with sharp, calculating eyes and the refined air of a politician or strategist. On his left was Patrick, Esther's father. He was a mountain of a man, far more muscular than his brother, radiating raw physical power and a protective aura.
"Yes. Yes... You are Lady Jinx," the old man said with a warm smile, his eyes twinkling as he stroked his beard.
