Is the Little Fish Man Male? ♂ Or Female? ♀ (Revised)

The atmosphere at the scene suddenly turned a little ominous...

"..."

Because after Coulson, the special envoy from the headquarters of the Bear S.H.I.E.L.D., had greeted everyone and introduced himself, he awkwardly realized:

In the office of the Bear S.H.I.E.L.D. branch director, a middle-aged, burly man sat behind a completely black desk made of some unknown material. He was dressed just like Coulson, in a black suit and blue tie, and his skin had a slight reddish tint, making him look a little Latino. He was obviously the director of this world's Bear S.H.I.E.L.D. Yet he simply sat there with his fingers interlaced and his hands resting on the desk, motionless. He didn't ask any questions or make any other move; he just stared at Coulson with a stern, utterly emotionless gaze.

"..."

"..."

This unfriendly reception left Coulson feeling puzzled and uneasy. He frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and quickly made up his mind. First, he turned and exchanged a glance with Dr. Bruce Banner, who looked just as awkward. Then, still smiling, he clasped his hands in front of himself and stood up straight. He remained a few steps from the other man's desk and silently met his gaze.

Coulson understood what was going on. The other man... seemed to be trying to engage him in a battle of wills?

Unfortunately, if this unfamiliar director of this world's Bear S.H.I.E.L.D. thought this tactic would work on Coulson, a veteran of Bear S.H.I.E.L.D. with nerves of steel and a Level Ten agent, he was sorely mistaken!

If the other man wanted, Coulson could stand there staring at him all day, until he either lost his nerve or it was time to go home.

Coulson had more or less guessed how he'd be treated from the director's earlier dismissive