B1

I was standing in the middle of a large square as someone tapped me on the shoulder. I turned around to find a middle-aged gentleman standing in front of me. He was clutching a black pointy umbrella under his left arm. He was also holding a newspaper in his left hand. His right arm and hand were outstretched and offered me a handshake; i gladly accepted it, and whilst shaking his hand i couldn't help but notice the pleasant scent that the man was spreading.

"I am John but you may call me otherwise," said the man. I smiled and nodded at this polite gesture. "Judging by your local clothes and the confidence in your steps i suspect you to be familiar around here?" to which i simply replied: "yes".
"Excellent!" the man exclaimed. "We shall walk together, next to each other so that our feet don't intermingle and you could point me the way. I am rather lost and in need of directions."

We strolled down the streets, the darkening sky above us heavily weighing down on my health. I coughed loudly, twice. "Dearest sir, it would really be of great help to achieve success at this pursuit if you would share the exact details of your destination with me," i carefully inquired. The man tugged his moustache and waved his hand in a general direction. "I need to find myself a large square, for i have been told by higher powers that my presence there will have great impact on the course of history." This deeply impressed me, and i led the good fellow to where he was needed.

There, he stood in the middle of the square, and waited. I held my distance Matters like these should not be meddled with.