The key factor

When Raphael joined us in the meeting room, he and Rick took Steven by his arms and held him to one of the rooms to have some sleep while we talked. Markus looked as curious as ever after Rick said a few words regarding the situation with Steven. Of course, who wouldn't be looking curious if he or she would be so close to solving the greatest mystery of his life? 

When they finished with Steven, we went to the third floor, where Markus's office was. There, Raphael and Rick sat on the sofa, while I sat on the chair in front of Markus on the other side of the table. He lit up a cigarette and looked at them. 

"So?"

Raphael and Rick exchanged their looks, then turned their heads in our direction and looked at us.