Vico made a face, clearly regretting this line of thought that he had started. "Just spare me the details when you do," he said, with a wince, waving a hand as if to dispel the topic. Back when they were young, Adamo had always been the most eager of them to share his newly acquired knowledge about women and the world, and while Valentino had always listened with rapt attention, Vico had been...well, more subtle about such things. (Recollection of Valentino made him frown, and Vino sat upright, expression darkening suddenly.)

"Are you well yet?" he asked, suddenly impatient.