[A small nod. It's not that he understands, really - Timm's never had any conflicting work schedules to care about. The joy of being your own employer. But it's clear that Claude's not expecting much from this conversation and consequently, Timm's all about raising the stakes.]

Tell me, who did you choose for your little column this time around? [A small wave in Martin's direction. The bartender gives him a look of acknowledgment, starts detaching himself from what he's doing. Nothing's important enough, not when it comes to Timm. Bliss.] Yet another German curiosity for the French to marvel at, no doubt.

[Berlin and its historical embarrassment. This year really is about putting the German people on display, like a bunch of circus animals on parade. He hates it - but well. Hate's a powerful feeling and maybe that means he ought to cherish whatever Claude's doing. Seeing as the man's clearly doing Vincent with an impressive regularity, it might not even be a leap.]