[another pause, because. . . well, he understands and accepts that explanation. but Ann isn't here, and Ann's secrets are his secrets. without her, without their promised unanimity, he can't]
[and so he responds lightly, gaze focused on them both from across the table as he pokes at his pasta]
no subject
[and so he responds lightly, gaze focused on them both from across the table as he pokes at his pasta]
I'm a big Arsene Lupin fan.
[aha]