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Tweak says, "I'm not scared."

Gina Renaud | Mercedes Mondego (justonefish) wrote in bellumlogs,
@ 2010-07-06 15:44:00

Entry tags:

count of monte cristo, mercedes mondego

Who: Xavier and Gina
What: "First meeting" (i.e. Gina has no clue and Xavier wants to shake her)
Where: Some place nearby that makes good cocktails
When: Friday June 25th at 7 PM
Warnings: Total obliviousness, angry thoughts, and possibly an inappropriate story or two.

By the end of her first week at Bellum Letale, Gina was exhausted. She had been at the hospital for more hours than she could count, juggling patients and the rumors of all this strangeness going on in her new home. Her time with Lucas since her arrival had been fairly limited, with both of them seemingly coming and going at all times. And so she felt a little bit guilty about abandoning him on their first Friday night in New York. However, it was important for her to know the men he dealt with. Lucas rarely included Gina in his work, which she didn't usually mind. But lately he had been so secretive that it was beginning to grate on her nerves. If she couldn't get answers from him, then she would simply have to befriend his newest associate and get answers from him instead. Besides, it was good form to be a supportive wife.

For a casual meeting, she wore a knee-length skirt with an asymmetrical hemline and a simple blouse. Her hair was straightened and styled nicely, and she put on just a dusting of "going out" makeup. She looked put together, pretty enough to please but not enough to distract. After picking up her purse, she left the apartment and took the elevator downstairs.

It stopped on the second floor and refused to budge, and so she walked the rest of the way down to the lobby. Once there, she stood quietly, glancing about the vacant room. It occurred to her that she didn't know what Xavier looked like, but it didn't quite bother her. Once she saw a man that seemed to be the appropriate age - i.e. not a child - she would ask if he was indeed the man she was looking for. If not? She'd just wait until the proper man did.

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justonefish
2010-07-07 10:25 pm UTC (link)

"Isn't it?" Still giggling, she took another sip of her drink, shaking her head lightly. She knew it was probably mean to laugh about this, since really, it was terribly rude of her to do that to Lucas. But some things were hard to program yourself to do. When you loved a man so much that it consumed you once, it was very hard to forget it. Gina had trained her mind, but her body seemed to act on its own still. She'd have to have a word with it at some point.

"Oh good," she breathed when he said he didn't find her terrible. "I know it's an awful thing," she said with a shake of her head. "And I can't imagine how embarrassing it must be for a man, to hear that." Realizing she was getting away from herself, she stopped, resting a few fingers over her lips with a giggle. "Oh! I think I've had just a little much," she said sheepishly.

	whatbefell 2010-07-08 03:31 pm UTC (link)
	He didn't move to take his fork - there wasn't any need to eat anymore and she hopefully wouldn't notice. "No, it's charming," he said honestly. "Most of my conversations revolve around interest rates and returns. It's a nice change." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	whatbefell 2010-07-09 04:25 am UTC (link)
	That made more sense. Xavier shook his head, an embarassed smile settling on his face. "No, my fault entirely. I'm just caught up in talking to you. That's all." The truth. Noting her clean plate, Xavier looked over his shoulder to the waiter. A motion of the hand and he set off to get a menu. "Did you want dessert?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	whatbefell 2010-07-09 07:27 pm UTC (link)
	"Feel free," he said honestly. Another motion of his hand and the waiter came with the bill instead. Xavier passed his credit card back with a nod, before looking back to Gina. He couldn't help but smile at her. "I hope I didn't bore you too badly." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	whatbefell 2010-07-09 11:07 pm UTC (link)
	He slowed his pace as she did, not wanting to rush her. Going back wasn't that appealing either. "Excellent, we'll have to set a date then." His tone was casual, though his smile at her began to grow a little wistful. Like old times then - except Gina would be on Lucas' arm instead of his own. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)