[ the city royale ]
[ a man is walking down main street, examining wares at a shop table.
well, no, he's not, but that's what it looks like he's doing. he's actually listening to the conversation of two women who are doing their shopping. someone who is watching well, and watching closely, will notice that no matter which table or shop the women move to, the man eventually, quietly and unobtrusively makes his way there too. jeez...
what are going on. ]