It could just be a cover story, but there could also be legitimate reasons for Marcone going to Italy. Someone already suggested he's messing around with the Vatican somehow. That's where they keep all the really good relics and items of power. Maybe he's stealing the Shroud again. Second time's the charm?
He could be working with whatever the support system is for the Knights of the Cross, trying to get a hold of a Sword or figure out how to pass the Swords on. He could be working with some of the other secret societies we know exist in DF. I can't recall who all is still active after the big kill order in Changes, but the Venatori maybe?
Or he could be there trying to drown his sorrows in wine, pasta and dark haired men. (Whoever prompted that is a genius...)
Re: Discussion: spoilers for GS
He could be working with whatever the support system is for the Knights of the Cross, trying to get a hold of a Sword or figure out how to pass the Swords on. He could be working with some of the other secret societies we know exist in DF. I can't recall who all is still active after the big kill order in Changes, but the Venatori maybe?
Or he could be there trying to drown his sorrows in wine, pasta and dark haired men. (Whoever prompted that is a genius...)