#arnauldthread003

the last twenty-four hours had made things even more complicated. the original plan was easier than this - a bit of money to make wiebke wittelsbach go away, to keep germany from getting a little trigger happy and deciding to annex more of the land around alsace. getting everyone back within their own borders seemed like it was within reach - that had been luca’s goal the entire time. 

and then the french army bombed brussels, and all of the faux righteousness went out the window. 

he was used to conducting meetings in restaurants or boardrooms, but that wasn’t possible - especially not after everything. it was dark outside, and luca smoked a cigarette just around the corner from the apartments. all of it was designed so they could deny a meeting had ever taken place, should someone walk by. he puts out his cigarette as footsteps move closer - arnauld’s arrival is exactly on schedule, which surprised luca. after the day they’ve all had - he wouldn’t have held a late appearance against him.