Stamford Bridge (09/02/12) Term X: *proceeds* (Reluctantly greets Raul & Hilario) Hilario: "These two..?" (Once confirmed, Hilario & Raul add signatures) Term X: *tactfully nods in appreciation, 'If Juan Mata was the main course, Hilario was a cold side dish'* (Customary body language) Term X: "Great hair btw Raul.." *forces generic small talk* (A distant gaze, comparable to the 'eyeing up' of an unwanted Christmas present. Wondering whether it could be taken back, unfortunately scousers don’t 'do' receipts. A failed final hour bid for Luka Modric, a permanent reminder of what could have been.) *proceeds towards Mata* Term X: "Juan" *states recipients name, as a greeting* Mata: "Haha" (Laughs at the emphasis put on the 'j') Mata: *glides ink, to form a signature* Term X: (Prepares to articulate query) Term X: "Juan, during the 2-1 win over Manchester City at Stamford bridge. You whispered something into David Silva's ear, what did you say? *onlookers marvel at the ingenious question* Mata: "Ah.." *eyes light up* Mata: "...(Pauses)... Mind games." (Winks without winking) *anticipates response* Term X: In what sense?, What were you referring to specifically?" (Pressing for details after a somewhat vague answer) Mata: "It's a secret" (As if to say, a magician never reveals his secrets) Mata: "Haha (Spontaneous laughter, momentarily in deep thought) it's a secret…" *Mischievously exclaimed* Term X: ".....Fair enough." *respectfully accepts stance* (Realising that his initial response was fruitful enough for interpretation.)