08-15-2015, 09:35 AM
Tony's insight was correct. Enzo let his disgust float too close to the surface to maintain the necessary cover. Corrado would be disappointed. His mentor's calm collection never rippled, even at the moment of his demise. Enzo was less dedicated to the facade, however. There was no person he was here to influence, nor someone's trust he was here to secure. He was merely examining the space and gaining a feel for the customers. Meeting Tony and Hans were accidents fathered by circumstance. He nodded in agreement, and kept his profile turned toward Tony as he answered. "You're right. I'm looking for someone. I work as a private investigator."
As he gazed at the place Sebastian had exited, a new individual crossed his line of sight. This man, like Enzo, stood out somewhat but for more obvious reasons. His focus zeroed in on the clientele more than the staff in the behavior of another PI, but this man was not trying to be subtle. He was official and coming right for them.
Enzo's gaze remained cool but not hostile in the least. He instantly recognized Sebastian's picture, which was hardly surprising. It seemed the Atharim weren't the only ones looking for the kid. Luckily, the man spoke directly at Tony. It seemed Tony commanded a presence of authority among them. Enzo did not mind the lack of attention and watched blandly as he gave away Sebastian's presence. The tightness in Tony's voice was surprising. What did Tony owe a stranger like Sebastian?
"Mind if we see some credentials?"
Enzo asked of the man. He hadn't introduced himself, nor proclaimed allegiance to any government agency. Enzo did not want to appear resistant, so he added a slim smile to the question. "Nice to know who was looking for him. In case he's dangerous or mere delinquent."
As he gazed at the place Sebastian had exited, a new individual crossed his line of sight. This man, like Enzo, stood out somewhat but for more obvious reasons. His focus zeroed in on the clientele more than the staff in the behavior of another PI, but this man was not trying to be subtle. He was official and coming right for them.
Enzo's gaze remained cool but not hostile in the least. He instantly recognized Sebastian's picture, which was hardly surprising. It seemed the Atharim weren't the only ones looking for the kid. Luckily, the man spoke directly at Tony. It seemed Tony commanded a presence of authority among them. Enzo did not mind the lack of attention and watched blandly as he gave away Sebastian's presence. The tightness in Tony's voice was surprising. What did Tony owe a stranger like Sebastian?
"Mind if we see some credentials?"
Enzo asked of the man. He hadn't introduced himself, nor proclaimed allegiance to any government agency. Enzo did not want to appear resistant, so he added a slim smile to the question. "Nice to know who was looking for him. In case he's dangerous or mere delinquent."