Emil came a bit forward to where the other men were standing, more so as to gather more information about them than to make himself seen and available; for indeed he made it his mind to remain silent for as long as he could. He thought, but not for a long while, about the secrecy men such as the agent dealt with within their field of work, and wondered whether they had ever before experienced anything like what they were about to. His thoughts then quickly shifted to the book Steiner held, which he found too exposed and saw it as nothing but a harbinger or their own doom, which would come as soon as the agent bothers to inquire about it. [color=39b54a][i]One of us has but to instinctively look in its direction and, just like the rich man who, threatened, first looks at where his safe is, reveal where his greatest concern lies.[/i][/color] The agent is not the only one with sweat on his forehead.

[color=aba000]"...the Lady in White spoken with you? Mentioned my...Our arrival?"[/color]

[color=a0410d]"She did."[/color]


[color=0072bc]"I know a better place,"[/color] Emil said suddenly, breaking his personal vow to remain silent, which caught him off guard as if it were someone else who did it. [color=0072bc]"Professor Dupree, with respect, may I suggest a different place other than your office? You see, it would not be good for your or professor Steiner's reputation if students started whispering how you roam the school halls at night, with FBI agents following you. Rumours quickly become lies.... Mass will be served just about any moment now. It is Christmas soon, and Saint Nicholas Day today. Bishop is here to serve the evening mass, and with everyone attending at the West Church to hear his sermon, the Christ Church just across from us should be empty and quiet. Perfect for a group of pious men, professors and students who prefer to stay away from the rabble and reflect in peace...."[/color] 

How he knew about all this, he could not tell.