Kevin leaned forward to look past Andrew at Neil. He spoke in low but urgent French and said, "We need to talk about this." "We're going to," Neil said. "This," Kevin said, with emphasis, and touched his tattoo. "Not now," Neil said. "Later." "Neil." "I said no." Andrew couldn't understand them, but he understood the edge in Neil's voice. He put a hand on Kevin's shoulder and shoved him back. Kevin opened his mouth to argue but caught himself.

