Re: Jemma and Coulson and Wally and OPEN
"Every party has one. Or five." Phil smiled as they moved along. "Mostly at these things, they're people who are trying to sell you something. Or scam you into selling something or worse, talking up bogus charities. Leeches, in essence." He glanced around at the security, and then looked back to her. "Or sometimes, someone will think that a gathering of some wealthier people is a great place to storm and take hostages, or steal valuables up for auction."
He was going to ask if she'd like to meet miss Dearden now or later, when they were interrupted by ...
The expression he gave Wally at first was a neutral one bordering on a frown. "She is not," he said, and let Jemma introduce herself. "We're work associates. I offered to escort Miss Simmons here with professional intentions," he said, stressing the last part, and raising his eyebrow as if daring Wally to comment. Phil's jaw set a little bit at the reminder of the quip about his hair and checked the urge to smooth it. "In the past," he said, calmly. "What brings you here tonight, Mr. West?"