07-20-2015, 08:59 AM
Events conspired to be more suspicious than he had given them credit for. Sebastian left them to appease his female friend which was natural enough. He thought that the man might have been curious enough about Hans's display to perhaps organize another, more private meeting, but it did not seem to be the case. Perhaps he already knew enough about his own power or was simply suspicious of anyone. Being hunted like a deer could do that to a man.
More interesting was Enzo's piercing gaze and cautionary tale that followed. Tony could not escape the man's eyes without appearing foolish or rude, so he sat back with an intently interested expression that needed little acting to pull off sincerely.
The story was a familiar one and Tony could recognize the tell-tale signs in it even had Sebastian not revealed himself. Hans and Veso knew it as well, he could tell. Hans was adept enough at appearing confused but Veso would win no awards for acting. The man's stoic acceptance could use some work. You didn't hear about a plagued and possibly insane person's antics without batting an eyelid. Of course, it could have been taken for a symptom of a drunken lecher, but Tony doubted Enzo was taking about that. Perhaps Veso's acceptance would be a sign of stupidity then.
Suspicion seems to be infective tonight,Tony thought wryly.
The humour drained from his mind as Enzo finished with the murder of his daughter. Was he implying what Tony thought he was?
Tony frowned and glanced in the direction Sebastian had departed. "I am sorry to hear that. Do you think the young lady is in danger?"
"I find men who abuse their strengths to commit such acts are no better than animals,"
he continued. It was unwise, but anger compelled him. People like that fuelled the fires of hate. "Like any animal that cannot control themselves, they should be put down."
More interesting was Enzo's piercing gaze and cautionary tale that followed. Tony could not escape the man's eyes without appearing foolish or rude, so he sat back with an intently interested expression that needed little acting to pull off sincerely.
The story was a familiar one and Tony could recognize the tell-tale signs in it even had Sebastian not revealed himself. Hans and Veso knew it as well, he could tell. Hans was adept enough at appearing confused but Veso would win no awards for acting. The man's stoic acceptance could use some work. You didn't hear about a plagued and possibly insane person's antics without batting an eyelid. Of course, it could have been taken for a symptom of a drunken lecher, but Tony doubted Enzo was taking about that. Perhaps Veso's acceptance would be a sign of stupidity then.
Suspicion seems to be infective tonight,Tony thought wryly.
The humour drained from his mind as Enzo finished with the murder of his daughter. Was he implying what Tony thought he was?
Tony frowned and glanced in the direction Sebastian had departed. "I am sorry to hear that. Do you think the young lady is in danger?"
"I find men who abuse their strengths to commit such acts are no better than animals,"
he continued. It was unwise, but anger compelled him. People like that fuelled the fires of hate. "Like any animal that cannot control themselves, they should be put down."