and although it achieved impressive neatness and functionality on the black-on-white , the logistics of the nuova trevi were complex , for each human corner of the piss pentagram ended up being inundated with the offerings of those opposite him when inevitably these offerings flowed slowly to his feet , and this disgusted some of the five men , and the third man almost vomited but restrained himself since he knew without knowing that the browncoat was watching .