He isn't necessarily expecting anyone at this moment in time, but given that walk ins are always an option, Maruki doesn't try to leave the premises just yet. The lack of anyone also means he has a few minutes to catch up on reading the latest book he's loaned out of the library, flicking through pages on the finer points of touch-based memory recall — not exactly the most relevant facet of Cognitive Magic for him, but interesting nonetheless.

He's just finishing the chapter when the voice of someone just beyond the partition catches his ears and brings him to the door to the office.

"That's me. Dr. Takuto Maruki at your service. Are you here for an appointment? I'm free right now if you are."