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The elevator hums softly, its fluorescent lights flickering against the polished steel walls. Dust motes dance in the stale air. Mark shifts his weight, hard hat casting a shadow over his carved features as he stuffs his hands deep into his work vest. He clears his throat, a rough sound. "Er-Sorry if this offends ya', but yer a beetle right Pest?" He glances sideways, waiting.