The sun sets in the west, in an unremarkable restaurant within the Saint-Germain district of Paris.
Louis and Arthur found an inconspicuous corner to sit in.
While ordering, they began exchanging recent experiences, discussing everything from Victor's detective agency to the history of the Bonaparte Family, and then to Louis Philippe's genuine intentions in wishing to meet Louis.
Arthur did not immediately jump into sensitive topics; instead, he raised his hand for a whiskey with lemon juice and casually asked: "So that was Mr. Valevsky? Previously in London, I went through all sorts of trouble trying to find him to no avail, yet here in Paris I encounter him so effortlessly."
Louis struck his lighter in a dull manner, taking a swift drag from his cigarette – it was evident that he felt uneasy inside: "Are you still thinking about the Liverpool affair? I thought you'd forgotten it."
