Antonio almost doesn't hear the phone ringing over the bickering of the other residents in the apartment. He picks up somewhat distractedly on the fourth ring, and doesn't check the caller ID.

"HolĂ !"

He's surprised when he hears the voice on the other end.

"Hi Antonio! It's Alfred! I didn't have your number so I got it from Arthur, hope you don't mind!"

The information comes spilling out from the other end of the phone in a rush, and Antonio realizes the caller is nervous. Another person may not have noticed, but Antoino has experience raising children and knows how to listen for the uncertainty in their voices, how to tell when they need comfort.

Even so, usually Antonio might have ignored it, Alfred isn't a child anymore, and it isn't his responsibility to deal with it, but Alfred's next words make him anxious. Alfred is clearly trying to speak casually, but his tone is nervous, and the very fact Alfred would call Antonio to ask this tell Antonio that it's not a simple issue.

"Anyways, I was just calling to see if you and Gil were free to hang out with Pa- Francis."

It's strange because it's Alfred. Alfred is an acquaintance, a child of his friends, but personally Antonio isn't close with him, so it's strange that Alfred was the one to call. Upon reflection, it makes sense that Arthur wouldn't call, not after the dramatic separation, but still, it would make more sense for Francis, or perhaps Francis' other son to call(Antonio can't remember his name, but thinks it starts with an M. Or maybe an N? ), the son that had gone with Francis after the separation.

Alfred still is rambling, explaining that Francis is in Paris, and not-quite-casually giving out the address. Antonio isnt actually that far away, visiting a friend nearby, it wouldn't be hard to go. Moreover, Alfred's voice is tense as he presses for a reply, and Antonio knows that something is wrong with his good friend. With this knowledge, there's really only one thing he can say in response to Alfred's request.

"Si! Gilbert and I would love to visit! I'll go right away!"

Antonio knows he's made the right choice when he hears Alfred release a breath of relief, and hears the sincerity in his voice when the young man thanks him.

Antonio ends the call cheerfully but quickly turns serious as he speed dials his other friend. The phone picks up almost immediately.

"Beildschmidt résidence, Gilbert speaking."

Antonio doesn't beast around the bush.

"Gil, it's Tony. Alfred just called. Something's up with Francis."

The answer is immediate, sharp and precise with the German accent.

"Then let's go check on him."