At the Bella Luna, later that afternoon
"I assure you, Mr. Hendricks, I will be quite safe." John stood outside of his car, smiling a little at his bodyguard.
"With Sitri, yes. With the sister?" Hendricks shook his massive block of a head, as if to argue.
"Hendricks. Go back to the house with Ms. Gard. If you do not hear from me in two hours, then you can mount a full rescue, I promise." Gard was standing outside another car, waiting patiently for Hendricks. "Ms. Gard, you know the usual ways to contact me should something arise."
"Of course." The tall blonde slipped into the car, followed reluctantly by Hendricks. Marcone watched as they drove off, then opened the main door to the Bella Luna and walked inside. He was greeted by Nauti smiling at him from near the tables.
"Sitri's not here," she said, smiling up at him.
"Actually, I'm here to speak with Hank," he answered smoothly. "Where would I find her?"