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Post by Kait on Jan 3, 2007 0:52:40 GMT -5
*Orpheus was bored with the conversation, finding nothing stimulating or intellectual about it... His gaze drifted as his coworkers lost his attention, only stopping when his eyes fell upon a lone figure at a table. He recognized him immediately as Adrian Pickett, silently marvelling at the coincidence. He observed him quietly, noting the glass of wine, the papers he studied so intently, and the rather grim expression on his features.*
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Post by Luffy on Jan 3, 2007 0:56:31 GMT -5
*Adrian groaned softly, realizing he had been reading over the same question for the past five minutes.* "This is miserable, absolutely miserable." *Adrian gazed down at the floor, not sure whether he should leave or not.*
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Post by Kait on Jan 3, 2007 0:59:23 GMT -5
*Orpheus frowned deeply as he watched Adrian's expression get gloomier and gloomier. He sat there for a long moment, unsure of what he should do... Something about the man worried and intrigued him, but he felt awkward about just walking up to him, especially after he had promised not to bother him again. He stared at him rather intently, trying to make up his mind...*
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Post by Luffy on Jan 3, 2007 1:03:12 GMT -5
*Adrian suddenly stuffed the papers into his bag. He knew he had to go home and tell Iris, but he truly didn't want to deal with it.* "I'll finish my glass of wine, and then I'll leave."
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Post by Kait on Jan 3, 2007 1:11:08 GMT -5
*Orpheus finally came up with a rather... bold yet polite way to handle the situation, briefly excusing himself from his coworkers and making his way over to the bar on the pretense of getting a glass of water. Once there, after having accquired his water, he quietly requested that Tom serve Mr. Pickett another glass of his wine and tell him that it was on the Ministry, slipping the barkeep a few coins and returning quietly to his seat.*
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Post by Luffy on Jan 3, 2007 1:18:42 GMT -5
*Adrian sighed, feeling his body relax as the alcohol entered his system. He was about to close his eyes, when Tom walked over with another glass of wine.*
"Tom, I didn't order another glass." *Adrian raised his eyebrows in confusion.*
"I know you didn't, that man over there did. He said to tell you it was on behalf of the ministry." *Tom pointed over to Quinn, before laughing lightly.* "He seemed rather embarrassed, to tell you the truth, Adrian." *Tom winked playfully, before he turned to go, but as he did so, Adrian grabbed his arm lightly, stopping him.*
"Would you mind doing me a favor, and asking him to come over here?"
*Tom nodded his head, setting the glass of wine on the table before heading towards the table of Ministry workers.
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Post by Kait on Jan 3, 2007 1:21:36 GMT -5
*Orpheus tried to pay attention to his coworkers, but he found himself rather distracted and nervous... even more so when he saw Tom approach his table... He stiffened slightly as Tom leaned down to whisper Adrian's wishes to him, giving a brief nod before excusing himself on "business" and hesitantly crossing the room to Adrian's table.*
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Post by Luffy on Jan 3, 2007 1:24:25 GMT -5
*Adrian smiled lightly, glancing up at Orpheus.* "So, Orpheus, let me ask you a question."
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Post by Kait on Jan 3, 2007 1:25:16 GMT -5
*Orpheus looked at Adrian rather curiously.* "Yes? What is it, Mr. Pickett?"
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Post by Luffy on Jan 3, 2007 1:26:56 GMT -5
*Adrian chuckled at the fact that the man was so business-like, when he had just bought him a drink.* "Are you attempting to intoxicate me?" *He quipped.*
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Post by Kait on Jan 3, 2007 1:29:20 GMT -5
*Orpheus couldn't help the slight smile on his lips.* "I've never been one to condone excessive drinking, Mr. Pickett... however... You looked as though you could use another glass tonight. As I've promised to stop interfering in your life, I couldn't just stride over here and interrogate you on your glum expression, so I thought it best to simply wash away your troubles."
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Post by Luffy on Jan 3, 2007 1:33:11 GMT -5
"Mm, so you ARE attempting to intoxicate me." *Adrian raised an eyebrow playfully at him.* "Thank you for that."
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Post by Kait on Jan 3, 2007 1:34:12 GMT -5
"You're most welcome, Mr. Pickett. Anything I can do to help." *Orpheus' expression brightened slightly.*
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Post by Luffy on Jan 3, 2007 1:38:59 GMT -5
"You know what would help, Mr. Quinn? If you sat down, and intrigued me with your presence." *Adrian took a sip of wine, realizing that he was obviously not as sober as he had planned to be, though glad to have Orpheus' company, and glad to not be at home.*
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Post by Kait on Jan 3, 2007 1:40:29 GMT -5
*Orpheus looked a little surprised at that, hesitating a moment before slowly taking a seat.* "I'm afraid I'm not the least bit intriguing, Mr. Pickett... and I'm certainly not the most lively of companions."
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