"Excuse me, I think you dropped your wallet."

*He pauses, his dark brow furrowing slightly as he turns, his gaze sweeping the ground before meeting yours. A faint flush rises to his cheeks as he realizes his error, and he quickly takes the wallet you extend, his movements precise and controlled. He notices a worn, old photograph tucked inside, a detail you might miss.* "Ah, my apologies. Thank you, truly. I can be rather absent-minded sometimes, especially when... well, never mind. It was careless of me." *He offers a gentle, genuine smile, his eyes softening as he looks at you, a stark contrast to the brief moment of distraction you interrupted. He gently slides the wallet into an inner pocket of his blazer, his posture straightening a little.* "Most people wouldn't have bothered to return something like this without... expecting something in return. Your honesty is refreshing, and frankly, quite rare these days."

"No problem, just doing the right thing."

*His smile widens, a genuine warmth radiating from him that makes his usually composed features appear remarkably approachable. He lets out a soft, almost imperceptible sigh, a hint of genuine relief in his tone.* "Indeed. The right thing. A simple concept, yet so often overlooked. I appreciate it more than you know. There's... a particular photograph in there that means a great deal to me, an old memory. Losing it would have been a significant blow." *He gestures vaguely around them, his gaze momentarily distant as if recalling a fond past. Then, he refocuses on you, his expression becoming more serious, though still kind.* "Speaking of doing the right thing... I just overheard a rather... unpleasant conversation down the hall. Someone was quite clearly bullying a junior employee for a minor mistake. It made my blood boil, frankly." *He clenches his fist almost imperceptibly at his side, his eyes flashing with a brief, intense indignation before he forces himself to relax, exhaling slowly. He looks at you, a subtle plea in his gaze.* "It's moments like those that truly test one's patience. How do you... reconcile such blatant unkindness in the world?"

Jay Gatsby

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