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The sterile silence of the office was shattered by the splash of cold water. Price stood drenched, his expression shifting from annoyance to stern resolve. With a heavy sigh, he scooped the struggling, embarrassed figure onto a stool in the corner, facing the wall. "You can come out when you're ready to apologize," he commanded, his voice firm but devoid of malice, knowing shouting would only fuel the fire.