IC: Oya and Felicity (CH5)

[kabukiman]

-Yes, it is a good idea to buy some razor, I'm sure the women will appreciate. Come, I'l go with you.
Luigi thinks it's better to keep an eye in the men.

[ImpInTraining]

John seems appreciative, "Good... I don't speak a lick of Italian, so I could use the help." As they start heading off, John asked Luigi "So what's your relationship with the doctor? Something's got him on the edge... that wouldn't be your doing, would it?"

[kabukiman]

Luigi get's suspicious again.
-I didn't have the time to speak with him, since I just arrived, YOU were talking with him when I arrived.

[ImpInTraining]

John smiled, "Sure... Whatever you say pal. Just that it's seeming there is more to you two than meets the eye. After all, you seemed quite angry when you saw me in his luggage. Most strangers don't get over-emotional over each other's tresspasses so long as it doesn't involve them personally."

He shrugged, "Look, you want to play me as a fool, go ahead. Keep your secrets. Don't matter much to me."

[kabukiman]

-He is my friend and we are traveling together but ignore what kind of accident he suffered, since the last time I saw him today some hours ago, he was perfectly fine. So I don't like watching other people opening my friends luggage.

[Howerd Phillips]

Howard anxiously awaits the train departure.

[Mr. Handy]

"So, Dr. Phillips," says Felicity, "have you and Mr. di Lecce known each other long? How did you meet?"

[Howerd Phillips]

"Not long, not long. We met through association with Professor Smith."

[ImpInTraining]

John smiled to Luigi, "See, that wasn't so hard." He shrugged, "I suppose if I saw a stranger opening my friend's luggage, I'd be just as curious. Sorry to get you all upright." He pointed at what seemed to be a store coming up, "I'm in luck, looks like I'll get to shave tomorrow morning after all."

[Mr. Handy]

"How was your stay in Venice?" asks Felicity. "What was your favourite part?"

[Howerd Phillips]

Howard manages a grimacing smile, holding his side, "Uh..can't say I have a favorite part right this moment.

[Mr. Handy]

"Oh, dear," says Felicity, looking at her feet in embarrassment. "I am terribly sorry. Are you sure you wouldn't like to treat your injuries while we wait to board? As I said, I can help."

[Howerd Phillips]

"Yes, well, I don't see a private area to administer first aid. To avoid undue public attention, I can wait until my cabin is available."

[kabukiman]

-Some days ago I was asked by some of the local black shirt to "contribute" to their cause. And before that, I had already been robed by a person I had met. So, I'm starting to get very suspicious of anyone who look at others things- says Luigi tired.

[ImpInTraining]

John nodded, a man on his guard... duley noted. "No worries my friend. I'll help you keep track of your wallet if you want." He had grabbed a pack of blades and a razor and some lather and threw some of the funny looking Italian money on the counter. He tried his best to say thanks in Italian, but it sounded like 'Gretsnius'. But his smile and nod showed approval and gratitude to the clerk.

On their way back from the store, John says quietly as they walk "Say, Luigi... I couldn't help but notice that strange stone stuff in the doctor's bag. Leads me to believe that he's not a doctor of medicine. Is that right? Is that what has your friend so uptight - the stone thingies? Looked like a bunch of rocks really, but that's not my area of expertise... so who knows - could be priceless acheological artifacts. And judging by your reactions to my mistake, seems that might be the case. In which case, I really do have to ask ... why would you risk moving something so valuable without an armed guard?"

[Mr. Handy]

"If you could see it, it wouldn't be private," Felicity says to Howard with a smile. "There must be somewhere we can use. We should ask someone who works at the station." She looks around for someone who might be able to help.

[kabukiman]

Luigi decides it's better to tell part of the true.
-He is a doctor! Truly! But we have other kind of interest too. I'm an artist. So we collect special artifacts. We try to keep a low profile and guards would be very conspicuous.

[Howerd Phillips]

Howard feels more comfortable around Felicity with her geniune concern over his welfare. "Luigi and I..Professor Smith ...we need to get to Trieste and find the next piece..." In his weakened state, Howard loses his composure.

[Mr. Handy]

"The next piece?" says Felicity, intrigued. "Are you art collectors?"

[Howerd Phillips]

Howard stops the porters just prior to them securing their luggage and shows Felicity a few of the pieces, hoping the foreign material used will bolster his story as he relays the story of their quest...

"Felicity, please... We..we could use your help. I know this sounds crazy, but you know Julius."