Blonde. He liked them blonde. Colonel Hans Landa sat quietly in the Parisian café as he observed a table full of nursing students giggling and discussing their classes. His deep ocean colored eyes continued to study the young women like a lion preying on a herd of cattle. His thoughts were interrupted when he saw Captain Amon Goeth enter the café with an irresistible creature on his arm. She had fair, curly hair, bright green eyes, and a figure of a goddess. Hans felt his jaw drop as the two entered the café. His eyes were focused on the young woman until the Captain had addressed him.

"Colonel Landa." The baritone voice of the Captain was firm, assertive, and yet weak to Landa's ears.

Landa's eyes met Goeth's cold stare. He stood up to shake his fellow officer's hand and started speaking in French.

"Good Afternoon, Captain. How are you today? And who might this be?"

Landa reached across the table and took the young woman's hand into his own. Her eyes locked with his for a moment before she blushed. 'Cute' Landa thought to himself. He gave her hand a gentle squeeze before bringing it to meet his lips.

Goeth tugged at his paramour and hugged her to his body, forcing her hand to retract. Landa straightened his posture, his eyes still focused on the young woman.

"This is my girlfriend, Sophia Angelique Dubois, Colonel. She is French and a clear supporter of our Furher."

The girl nodded politely and gave him a soft smile. "Bonjour, Colonel"

Her alto voice was soft, her lips were full. She looked like a delicious piece of cake to Landa.

"A pleasure, my dear. May I invite you and the Captain to join me for an afternoon treat?"

Sophie, intrigued by the polite manner of the German Army's notorious detective, gave a small look over to her lover. The captain, cold and firm, shook his head and switched the dialogue to German.

"Not possible. She and I have much to plan before my assignment."

"One cup of coffee wouldn't kill you, Captain. Don't be silly."

"I must respectfully decline. I leave in the evening. I will not be able to see her for a long time. I would like it very much if you would stop your insisting."

The captain's grey eyes were cold and unrefined. Landa grinned at him and shot another glance over at Sophie before accepting the declination of his invitation. He then switched to French.

"I hope to see you soon, my dear. Enjoy your day!"

He bowed before returning to his seat. Sensing the jealousy and envy of the Captain, Landa reached into his inner pocket to reveal his tobacco box. He then offered a cigarette to the couple.

The captain's face flushed with anger as he shook his head. Sophie's eyes never left Landa's. She was curious about him as much as he was curious about her. Amon Goeth saluted his higher officer and forcefully dragged Sophie out of the café.

As she left, Landa gave her a quick wink before lighting his cigarette.

He chuckled to himself and whispered "Le jeu commence… «