"To block out the short fry," he answered with a small smirk, but he moved just enough to give Vico a bit more of a view.

An enthusiastic man took the podium at the front of the hall, starting to discuss the film industry - how it has evolved over time, how it has inspired people, and many other mundane facts. Every now and then he would make a small joke, getting a collective polite laugh from the crowd. Adamo made an effort to look amused, though much like Vico, his mind was elsewhere.

After about five minutes of talking, he went on to show some clips from particularly well done films. The convention hall was dimmed; their signal to go. Adamo excused himself from the table silently, slipping away to a side exit.