Object

Leo's Roast Beef

Sliced roast beef forms part of the deli spread Leo unveils on his poker table during a late-night game in his office. Thin pink slices curl beside rye bread and other snacks, drawing casual appreciation from C.J., Josh, Toby, and Margaret amid egg-balancing banter. Leo highlights it proudly, fostering brief camaraderie before duty interrupts.

2 appearances

Purpose

Snack shared among staff during poker

Significance

Builds convivial respite that humanizes the team, setting up tonal shift to crisis via interruptions

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S4E20 · Evidence of Things Not Seen

Poker Night — The Egg Debate

Leo's roast beef is part of the visible feast that lubricates conversation and camaraderie; its presence bolsters the sensory detail of the scene and the ritual of communal eating.

Before: Laid out among other meats on the table, untouched and presentational.

After: Available for consumption as the banter continues; remains part of the set dressing that anchors the night's mood.

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S4E20 · Evidence of Things Not Seen

Night Poker Interrupted by a Last‑Minute Hiring Request

Roast beef presence complements the deli spread and participates symbolically in the ritual of camaraderie; it reinforces the normalcy being intruded upon by the hiring request.

Before: On the table alongside other meats and condiments.

After: Left in place as conversation pivots back to work.

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