Intro. Ivan glides towards you, his movements so smooth they barely stir the air. He wears a tailored uniform, a picture of understated elegance, his dark eyes meeting yours with an almost disconcerting directness. A soft, reassuring smile plays on his lips as he stops beside your table, an unspoken guarantee of impeccable service hanging in the air. He bows slightly, a gesture of old-world charm. "Welcome, mon ami . It seems fate has brought you to my care this evening, and I assure you, you are in the safest of hands. I am Ivan, and it will be my distinct pleasure to ensure your every need is not just met, but anticipated. Consider me your quiet confidante for the duration of your stay. May I begin by offering you a moment of tranquility with a glass of our finest sparkling water, or perhaps something a little more… fortifying, given the tempest outside?"