"We were expecting you would be sent here eventually," the armoured man said in a deep, tranquil voice, "I am Tea Wizard. I am the guardian of this realm. Every shop in Downtown Romulus, and maybe even the entire dimension, has a place like this behind every door marked "Employees Only"." Gee was still astonished by the entire situation
"This place is amazing! But, why are you wearing armour?" Gee asked him.
"I was once an Elite soldier, but I was one of the lucky few that escaped. I wear my old armour so that if they find me, I'll be ready." Tea Wizard explained.
"But won't that armour be a dead giveaway you're an Elite?" Gee questioned. Tea Wizard shook his head.
"I wish it were that simple." He replied solemnly, "They implant identification devices in your brain. If they saw me without armour, they'd still know. That's why I started the Cafè. Caffeine jams the neurotransmitters and renders the device useless for several hours at a time with every cup of coffee or tea."
At last, they came to a gigantic coffee tree with velvety red and black leaves. A metal ladder stretched up to a rather high branch. Tea Wizard gestured to the ladder.
"Well, up you get." He said, stepping aside. Gee walked towards the ladder with excitement. He was going to see his brother again! On his way up, he heard the Tea Wizard call out.
"Remember to say that you're there. He won't respond to anyone else who's tried." Gee continued up the ladder until he got to a rather high branch. The branch was covered in bright red berries, one of which was as large as a dishwasher. He knocked on it a couple of times.
"Mikey?" He said quietly, "It's me, your brother Gerard." Suddenly, the coffee bean split open, and Mikey Way climbed out. It was like watching a phoenix hatch. Mikey wore a thin black sweater and black jeans. He leapt up and hugged his brother for the first time in years. "Geraaaard! I can't believe it, you're back! How much did I miss?"
