Farfarello didn't have to wait long. Within a minute, Schuldig had slid into the seat next to him. "What a coincidence," he remarked. "I wanted to speak to you, too. But it might as well wait a minute; I think our fearless leader is planning on gracing us with his presence tonight."

He grinned, tapping the gauze over his cheek. "Looks like I'm the one nursing a war wound tonight. Look what happens when I don't keep you around."