[Liethell]

"Them?" He scrunches up his face. It's only when Vincent mentions the police officers does he piece it all together. He pulls out his wallet and leaves more than enough for the meal under the salt and pepper. He stands, takes his cane, and wraps an arm around Vincent's shoulders. At this particular moment, the gaggle of waiters and waitresses begins to break up as the manager returns, still talking to the officers just outside. "You're going to have to listen to me." There's a rough slam as the door closes. The officers are inside the building, and they're fast approaching the two. "You need to get into the sewer system. Find a manhole hidden from view and go from there. You're going to be without me for a while. That's okay, as long as you have this, I'll be able to find you again." He pats his chest, and seems to shake his hand as if to say goodbye. There's a weight in Vincent's hand now, a very small one. He nudges Vincent towards the door and waves with that cheerful smile on his face. It's as if he's sending an old friend off...