Hello. This is Daryl. We met at the speed dating event a little while back. We talked about going for a ride outside the city. On a motorcycle. I told you I work at a bike shop, I think? -------- Hello. This is Daryl again. Ran out of space. Said it was going to have to take it to a second comment. Sorry about sending two. Would you still be up for that ride?
[Natasha wasn't exactly expecting a phone call, but when she answers and hears how Evie opens, she has an idea where this is going.
There are only so many things this could be regarding.]
Face to face?
[Some things were better discussed in person, but there's also more risk. Hard to say if they're still on friendly terms now that Evie's had time to do her homework.]
That shouldn't be too hard. Though if you want to tell me to stay away from your job, we can do that over the phone.
[She considers, truthfully. She's read some of the terrible things Natasha has done, but she's been laying low. If nothing else, she's a force to be reckoned with. But that's just it- she was working for people bigger than herself. Natasha didn't seem the sort to get joy from killing, to kill bystanders for fun, or to not care about the lives of civilians.
But people could surprise you.]
I want to see what you're capable of first hand. We can discuss the rest later.
Hey, Natasha. I'm messaging to check in on you. Last I saw you you looked a little rough. I should have contacted you sooner, for that I apologize. Drinks?
[So formal in text. At least when she asks things like this.]
Sure. There's a place in Bethnal Green, Hoar's Head. We can go to the upstairs bar, it looks like Marie Antoinette's attic. Very... cliche, for us, but there's something charming to it.
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Hello. This is Daryl again. Ran out of space. Said it was going to have to take it to a second comment. Sorry about sending two. Would you still be up for that ride?
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Yeah, I'd still be up for it if you're still interested.
Did you have a time in mind?
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What's the name of the bar?
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I mean it doesn't have to be one.
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Could just be a meet up and a ride.
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call;
Natasha? This is Evie Frye. I was hoping to meet with you to discuss an opportunity that's come to our mutual attentions.
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There are only so many things this could be regarding.]
Face to face?
[Some things were better discussed in person, but there's also more risk. Hard to say if they're still on friendly terms now that Evie's had time to do her homework.]
That shouldn't be too hard. Though if you want to tell me to stay away from your job, we can do that over the phone.
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[She considers, truthfully. She's read some of the terrible things Natasha has done, but she's been laying low. If nothing else, she's a force to be reckoned with. But that's just it- she was working for people bigger than herself. Natasha didn't seem the sort to get joy from killing, to kill bystanders for fun, or to not care about the lives of civilians.
But people could surprise you.]
I want to see what you're capable of first hand. We can discuss the rest later.
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[Start out somewhere public and neutral. That seemed like playing nice, something they could both agree on.]
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I'm messaging to check in on you. Last I saw you you looked a little rough.
I should have contacted you sooner, for that I apologize.
Drinks?
[So formal in text. At least when she asks things like this.]
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I'm doing okay. No worries.
Wouldn't mind a drink though. I could meet you somewhere?
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10?
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ICly last week
[ What follows is a picture of Lancelot's breakfast table, on which stands a bouquet of white roses and... a box with a suit in it? ]
From Jean-Claude.
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White roses traditionally represent hope and purity. Could be a fresh start?
As for the suit
Kinda looks like he's asking you on a date.
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[ Troubles here, he assumes, referring to his being kidnapped by Raymond's lackeys.
Is a suit and flowers really meant to make that better. Is a date?! ]
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Did he accidentally ruin a suit you already had?
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When did he try to stab you?
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Either way, seems like he's trying to make a fresh start.
Still looks like a date to me, though.
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Even without the part where we had a sword fight.
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[Though with Jean-Claude, it's somewhat hard to say.]
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[ Sweet summer child, no. ]
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When it's something else. Say, political.
Or an invitation to speak again.
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It seems excessive just for asking to meet.
[ But also he'd very much like it to not be a romantic date, so. That's a little reassuring. ]
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He isn't exactly on your good side.
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You're right. This IS an expensive suit though. I think it's tailored, and I don't want to know how he knew the right measurements.
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Do you have a tailor?
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[ Who even has a tailor these days? Certainly not him. ]
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But point taken.]
Try not to think about it too hard.
You going to talk to him?
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'Thank you kindly for the suit but having been recently molested by other members of your faction I'd like to decline for now.' ? ]
Maybe? But not right now
[ Too soon and all. ]
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No reason to feel like you have to accept the apology now.