Haven't you always? You've always advised me not to work alone.
[He didn't appreciate being told to 'be honest' anymore than he had appreciated the touch, but as always, Lancia would get away with things others could not.
Sighing slightly, he turned away from the older man's gaze, frowning. The lie was an easy one, on the tip of his tongue. However, he had the distinct feeling that Lancia would know it for what it was and continue to call him out accordingly, even more suspicious. He might even dig a little deeper into his activities, and while Faustino wasn't exactly ashamed of what he was doing, he wasn't ready to reveal the depths of his dealings to anyone just yet. Not to Al or Ciro, and not even to Lancia.]
I've considered it. [Short, succinct, odd for Faustino.] But this is my Family, and I owe the Don and you a great deal. Not just anyone would have taken us all in and protected us.
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[He didn't appreciate being told to 'be honest' anymore than he had appreciated the touch, but as always, Lancia would get away with things others could not.
Sighing slightly, he turned away from the older man's gaze, frowning. The lie was an easy one, on the tip of his tongue. However, he had the distinct feeling that Lancia would know it for what it was and continue to call him out accordingly, even more suspicious. He might even dig a little deeper into his activities, and while Faustino wasn't exactly ashamed of what he was doing, he wasn't ready to reveal the depths of his dealings to anyone just yet. Not to Al or Ciro, and not even to Lancia.]
I've considered it. [Short, succinct, odd for Faustino.] But this is my Family, and I owe the Don and you a great deal. Not just anyone would have taken us all in and protected us.