"Are you hurt?" Barty had his priorities, taking a closer look at Giac's face to make sure he was all right. "You need to be careful where you stick it or you'll get into trouble."

"Before long, I bet. Giacomo, stop wasting your time with those queers, come let me tell you all about girls." Clearly Ed considered himself an expert on the subject. "Also, Giac, have a drink! And now that you're talking, do you want to join a card game?" Maybe that could be his in tonight, people might be distracted enough by Giac that they'd forget he counted cards.

"Giacomo." Barty addressed him in Italian, his voice very serious. "Are you feeling all right? Is it too much? I can take you home."