People like to keep their business to themselves, and while Fifi knows enough about Xiomara to clock her demeanor, they're not on familiar enough terms to have any heart to hearts. Better to keep it light, businesslike: if nothing else, perhaps Fifi's presence will offer a bit of comfort.

"In the theatre district, there's a cabaret," Fifi explains with a smile, "I want to see if any of my friends are performing tonight."