Marcus's hand reflexively went to his hip where his gun was supposed to be, but it was empty. He remembered that the doorman had requested for their "tools". Giovanni noticed the movement and scoffed. "You would not be needing that," He said. "Come. Walk with me, eh?"

Marcus and Julian fell into step along with Giovanni who led them into a small room. The room was dark save for a buzzing light bulb that hung low. Some moths fluttered around it.

"Is this where you are going to kill us?" Marcus asked.

Giovanni laughed. "You are so…" He did not complete the sentence, instead he said, "Oi, Pianté, give them...