Monthly Archive: July 2021

His eyes narrow, “I wouldn’t repeat that; no-one will believe you.”

Farbello’s lips twitch slightly in what could be his version of a smile. “Are you familiar with Locard’s principle; it works for social contact too.  What is it that I gave away?”   

In response to her ‘lion’s den’ comment he murmurs, “Good,” nodding approval. Then, “Do not be harsh on yourself.  It is not easy to detect casual attention while you are on the dance floor,...

“Some people would be terrified.  Some people would be flattered and not have the good sense to be terrified.  They are not mutually exclusive, so you may do both, if you wish. He crinkles...

It’s clear that he picks up on the change in her mood immediately. He studies her frankly for several seconds. “I will answer that directly after a short diversion for some context setting. “I...

“I wonder if it does. “Tell me, is that the sole use you make of your observation; in effect, to please your employers?  Do you seek information for other purposes? “  

“I want you to tell me why observation is important to someone in your profession, as you have stated.  Feel free to provide whatever additional context is necessary. Another furtive sip of his coffee.

“I confess I am not very familiar with your profession.  Tell me about that?” He takes a delicate sip of his coffee.