Dr. Jensen looked rough and tired, the unforgiving Arctic conditions etched into his face, but his eyes sparkled with an intensity, a clear sign of his unwavering zeal. Peter’s initial shock turned into a whirlwind of excitement and questions. “Dr. Jensen? Is that really you?” he exclaimed, his voice a mixture of surprise and enthusiasm.
Overwhelmed by Peter’s sudden appearance, Dr. Jensen paused, visibly processing the unexpected encounter. Gradually, a smile crept across his weathered face. “Well, I’ll … Meeting someone here is the last thing I expected,” he said, his voice tinged with a raspy warmth from years in the cold.