It must’ve been his luck to suddenly find himself stuck in a, more or less one-sided, conversation with a ...well, persistent lady. Although never at a loss for words, Dante hadn’t really quite known what to say to the lady that had approached him. At least, nothing that wouldn’t have offended a whole country possibly. So there he was, part of his mind hoping she had poisoned the wine that had been offered to him. For heaven's sake, he’d have chosen war over that situation any day. The young Italian just nodded to every word the woman said, eyes searching for anyone that could possibly be used as a...well, an alibi to leave without coming off rude. Dark eyes finally fell on a person passing by in the garden, pleading as he lifted the - never quite emptying - glass to his lips. In feigned surprise, Dante stood up, clearing his throat loudly, a distinct plea in his eyes for the other to play along. “Ah yes, I have been asking for you. We have very important matters to discuss, dare I say, it’s a matter of life and death even.”