[What did he say? Officer Blanc? How common is the Blanc name? Not common at all, and he was told that he would be meeting a Monsieur Blanc for this mission. Why do these chips fall as they do? Monsieur Newendyke's brow furrows. Perhaps the expression is too subtle for anyone else to capture, but to an officer, to a man of Blanc's caliber--if he is indeed that Blanc--it may as well be written on the wall.
This was unexpected. You are too kind and genuine. I have been fooled.]
Don't be.
[It is not just his own brief reaction that Alfred has noticed with glaring clarity. There's a spark of recognition in Monsieur Blanc too. He only looks at him now with green eyes waiting to see if the older man will take the lead.]
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This was unexpected. You are too kind and genuine. I have been fooled.]
Don't be.
[It is not just his own brief reaction that Alfred has noticed with glaring clarity. There's a spark of recognition in Monsieur Blanc too. He only looks at him now with green eyes waiting to see if the older man will take the lead.]