<div style="text-align: justify;">Pierre nodded when Martin said that he would be able to be more selective when he finally got established. “Indeed. It seems like I will have to be patient, and keep on taking whatever I can get”, he stated, calmly. It was easy to see that a man like Pierre - handsome, with a good posture and fluid gestures - could definitely make a solid career, if nothing spectacular. And, if Martin knew what he was actually up to, he would have known that Pierre was actually a really good actor, better than he gave himself credit for. <br/><br/>Listening to Martin’s piece of advice, Pierre nodded. “Oh, I am indeed willing to try anything once. You never know if that role you didn’t fall in love with will be the one role to make your career, after all”, he agreed. <br/><br/>When Martin held out his hand, Pierre shook it firmly, holding on for just a second too long before letting go. “Thank you very much for your attention”, he spoke in an intonation that made clear he was preparing to leave. “Enjoy your sightseeing”, he still added before stepping away. Hopefully, Martin would get a hold of him afterwards.<br/><br/><div style="text-align: center;">*******************</div><br/><br/>The Italian woman noticed Rich’s grin, and her smile grew just a little bit wider. When the man winked at her, the woman did the same. She stopped only for a moment, and gestured a number with a hand - the number of her room.<br/><br/>Adding another wink after this piece of information, the Italian woman left the hotel to do some sight-seeing of her own. It was for the best that he had some time to wait and harbor some fantasies, after all. It wasn’t as though he was going anywhere.<br/><br/><div style="text-align: center;">*******************</div><br/><br/>~“You too”~, Colette finished the conversation. She would hang up as soon as she was sure that Paul had nothing more to say and would start her usual routine, carrying fresh linen and towels up to restock the empty rooms, and humming French songs while she did so. It had been a long time since she had last felt that giddy.</div>