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#61 Athena007

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Posted 29 October 2003 - 09:28 PM

Moneypenny greets everyone with a smile and then asks a waiter to bring her a vanilla cosmo martini. he comes back with one in had and hands it to her. She takes it and begins to take a sip while looking around the large beautiful hall...

#62 Joyce Carrington

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Posted 29 October 2003 - 09:37 PM

009 moves over to the bar, nodding at 002 and 003. Giving 004 a shy smile.

Orders a G&T. On the rocks. Of course. Well...

Looks at the others.

009: Taking it easy tonight. No blended Scotch.

#63 Matt O'S oo4

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Posted 29 October 2003 - 09:45 PM

002 hands 004 a drink. A scotch.

004 gives it a sniff and looks at 002.

Johhny Walker Black? I am surprised at you, Xen. The only blended I dare drink while on the job.

*Looks at bartender* Coffee - black.

Downs the scotch and places the glass on the bar as the coffee arrives.

004 takes up his coffee: Thank you, Xen.

He goes over to 009. The orchestra is beginning to play a Tango.

004, to 009: Dance?

#64 Genrewriter

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Posted 29 October 2003 - 09:47 PM

008 smiles as he notices the others at the bar. He sees a passing waiter with a tray of champagne glasses, all filled.

008: I'll have one of those.

The waiter hands him a glass and he makes his way to the bar with the others.

#65 Joyce Carrington

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Posted 29 October 2003 - 09:48 PM

She looks him up and down.

009: Tango...

*she smirks*

009: Never a good sign. But if you insist...

She smiles and takes his hand, letting him lead her onto the floor.

#66 Matt O'S oo4

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Posted 29 October 2003 - 09:53 PM

Much to the surprise of those who think they know 004, his ability to dance the Tango is startling. Joyce Carrington seems to have some serious familiarity with the dance and the two of them look almost professional together.

Matts expression is one of passionate seriousness. Joyce is suprised and a mover or two of Matts make her gasp.

Inspired, others guests join in.

#67 Genrewriter

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Posted 29 October 2003 - 09:57 PM

008 stands next to 002 as she watches 004 and 009.

002: No hard stuff for you tonight?

008: Not yet. Think we can top them?

002 smiles thinly, giving 008 a wry glance.

002: Possibly, but it'll never happen.

008 shrugs, taking a sip from his glass.

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Posted 29 October 2003 - 09:59 PM

009 looks at 004. He seems very concentrated on his moves, though on the other hand very comfortable with the dance.

They make a quick corrida after which 004 spins her around.

009: Has the Queen arrived yet?

#69 Matt O'S oo4

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Posted 29 October 2003 - 10:02 PM

Pulling her back.

Yes, your majesty.

*They continue*

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Posted 29 October 2003 - 10:10 PM

*002 looks back at the bar and notices something curious*

002: Hey G, is it me, or are some of those bottles a little old?

008: Old?

002: Yeah, old. Look at the seals on the bottles that have not been broken. The paper looks aged.

(G looks and nods)

008: You're right. Is this something to be worried about?

(002 points in the direction of 004 and 009)

002: Let's ask the experts when they are done dancing.

-- Xenobia

#71 Joyce Carrington

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Posted 29 October 2003 - 10:13 PM

As the orchestra stops playing, 009 smiles at 004.

009: Thank you for this dance. I believe... you've been practicing?

*looks around her*

009: 002 is motioning us over.

#72 Matt O'S oo4

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Posted 29 October 2003 - 10:16 PM

Its a good thing.

That's about as passionate as I can get with us at a "office party."

Not that you would call this that.

Lets go.

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Posted 29 October 2003 - 10:18 PM

(004 and 009 stroll over to G and Xenobia)

002: Not that I wish to alarm anyone, but those bottles are a bit curious. Look at the seals. The paper is aged, some of those bottles are old, and they don't necessarily have to be.

009: So?

002: This is a royal ball...wouldn't the Queen be serving the best?

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Posted 29 October 2003 - 10:20 PM

008 glances to the side as 002 talks. He sees a slim, tall man in a dark blue suit standing near the men's bathroom, facing the wall.

008: Hmm.

The man enters the bathroom. 008 nods slightly, taking in the man's appearance before turning back to the conversation at hand.

#75 Xenobia

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Posted 29 October 2003 - 10:22 PM

002: What is it?

008: Nothing. Just some guy by the bathroom.

(Everyone now looks)

002: Anyone recognize him?

-- Xenobia

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Posted 29 October 2003 - 10:24 PM

008: Didn't catch his face. I'll take a photo when he comes out.

004 raises an eyebrow.

008: It'll last longer.

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Posted 29 October 2003 - 10:25 PM

009 focuses on the man at the bathroom door.

He has slick, dark hair and brown eyes. Well dressed. Nice shoes.

She bites her lip.

009: Doesn't ring a bell.

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Posted 29 October 2003 - 10:29 PM

008: You caught a glimpse of him while you were dancing?

009: Yeah.

008 Nods.

008: Good eye.

The man comes out of the bathroom. As he does, 008 snaps a photo of him with his lapel pin.

008: Anybody have their PDA handy? Left mine on the couch at home.

#79 Matt O'S oo4

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Posted 29 October 2003 - 10:30 PM

Did the GM tell you this happened?

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#80 Joyce Carrington

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Posted 29 October 2003 - 10:35 PM

009: Wait. I know who he is.

The others look at her.

009: It's the Queen's personal trainer.

The others frown.

009: No, I don't know why he's here. Or why she needs him. But... he's clean.

(that, okay, GM?)

#81 Matt O'S oo4

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Posted 29 October 2003 - 10:41 PM

(No prob)

You see other guests continue to enter the hall.

Some faces are very familiar, Q-Branch personnel, office, technical support a few other that are not so familiar.

The hall is becoming a bit more active. The Casino is begining to get a bit of activity. A few guests have made their way to the buffet table, the bar, etc.

Xen, sees one gentlemen making a reauest of the orchestra. The conductor nods and he steps away.

18:09 pm

As gambling is in full swing, the food and dancing is also being indulged in by all, what would each of you like to do?

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#82 Xenobia

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Posted 29 October 2003 - 10:58 PM

*Xen takes a very deep breath and steps away from the crowd*

002: I think I am going to go get some air before things start to get exciting.

*Before Xenobia leaves, she goes to the conductor, presses into his hand a hundred pound note, and pleads*

002: Whatever he just asked you to play, forget it.

*Xenobia then catches sight of the man, who is now heading for the terrace. She makes note of that, and stops here and there to say hi to someone, or to appear to be listening to the music, before she to makes her way to the terrace.*

-- Xenobia

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Posted 30 October 2003 - 12:52 AM

002's attempts to get a clear view of the man in question is slim.

The number of perople moving about and crossing her line of sight make getting a accurate and complete lane to see him through almost impossible.

However, it is unclear whether or not 002 is looking at the individual with a clear head. Her desire for it to BE a certain individual may be coloring the scene for her.

With so many gentlemen dressed in the classic black tux, he seems to dissapear in the crowd.

So far.

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Posted 30 October 2003 - 04:50 AM

With the fresh air hitting her lungs, Xenobia thinks clearly again. To force herself into further clarity she surveys the outside. There are sharpshooters in the tree, security guards in the obvious places on the grounds, and MI5 operatives in less likely spots.

All is well, and 002 returns to her friends.

-- Xenobia

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Posted 30 October 2003 - 06:21 AM

008 drains his glass as 002 approaches.

008: I'm going to head for the casino. Care to join me, 002?

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Posted 30 October 2003 - 06:58 AM

009 stops one waiter and grabs some of the hors d'oeuvres off his tray. She then walks over to the casino and watches some of the guests play at the baccarat table.

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Posted 30 October 2003 - 09:38 AM

The time is 18:26

The hall is begining to beome a living entity. More than half of the tables in the casino have some activity.

Food is being added to the buffet at regular intervals.

The bar is keeping itself busy with guests.

The orchestra has obliged to play the Blue Danube. A stately and populat waltz.

009 is overlooking the casino.
004 has walked throught the kitchen and out again, looking around at the festive air in the hall.

What is everyone else involved in at this point?

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Posted 30 October 2003 - 05:04 PM

*Bryce - having returned his JW Black and opting for a glass of the Bollinger RD '82 - has now moved over to the Roulette wheel. He puts down 500 pounds and receiving 50 pound chips bets half over 5 spots - red, odd, 1-12, 25 and 17. An Admiral moves in and matches Bryce's bets with 100 pound chips*

Bryce: Pulling rank sir?

Admiral: (noticing Bryce - offers hand) Commander Bryce. MI6 still treating you well?

Bryce: (shaking hands) So far.

Admiral: From what I recall, you were always the safest bet. (wry grin)

*the wheel spins*

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Posted 30 October 2003 - 05:23 PM

In Bryces field of view, a few tables away from the roulette table, is the cahsier where chips are cashed in or purched and monies are apparently stored prior to being taken to another more discreet and secure local.

The Admiral smiles and steps back to avoind distracting Bryce for his game. Bad form you know.

The roulette wheel stops and the stell ball bounces into position.

009 is patroling the casino, enjoying an hors d'oeuvres, crossing Bryces seven o'clock.

004 is at another postion to Bryces one o'clock.

"7 - RED"

A small murmur goine up at the table.

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Posted 30 October 2003 - 05:27 PM

008 heads for the blackjack tables. He stops at one as he sees the man identified as the queen's personal trainer. He heads for the man's table as he gets a 21. 008 goes past him to the next table and sits, smiling at the young woman dealing the cards.