[Lee couldn't help but laugh after Pegasus made his little speech and introduction. Then it all made sense to him why Pegasus was so animated. His smirk became a genuine smile as he addresses Kaiba.]

My humblest apologies for not greeting you properly, Mister Kaiba. Pegasus spoke highly of you in the warmest regards.

[It was Lee's way of saying that he could have called him a brat but now wasn't the time for petty quips when a good meal was waiting. Now, to address his whereabouts.]

Oh, I've been working in the robotics lab and becoming reacquainted with the machinery. The math is tremendous! I feel so much better now that I am back with something familiar.