Knocking firmly, Sebastian waited. When the man opened the door, his expression was furious. “Again?” he spat, clearly exasperated. But before he could say more, Sebastian asked calmly, “Have you ever served in the military?” The question froze the man mid-sentence.
The man’s anger faltered as he nodded. “Yeah, I served. Why?” His tone was softer, caught off guard by the unexpected question. Sebastian pressed on. “Does this house have an attic or a basement?” The man hesitated, then answered, “Yes, an attic.”