"Oh, yeah.  Here we go, right on schedule."<br/><br/>Junior steps further to one side, trying to keep an eye on both Mancini and Duponte without blocking anyone else's line of fire.<br/><br/>"Don't suppose you two'd like to just keep talking for a few minutes?  Like, before this goes totally kaboom?  I kind of like this park without a big crater in it."<br/><br/>He reaches for his knife, keeping his movements slow and subtle.  His other hand closes over his pendant.  This is probably a case for a quick shield spell or three, but if there's a chance they'll keep talking first...