Sputtering or not running at all?

Noting the questions in your eyes, he simply nods
and indicates the full bar to you and Victoria Laurent.
Please have a drink and enjoy the food.

Barely dark here

Holding you
Are you sure you should be here at the moment?
The storms get bad there

We lost our power

Makes my way over to the bar.

On my phone in the dark during a thunderstorm
Dropping to the floor
Hello Kitara

Old school jazz plays lightly in the background

Standard handshake, and I have so many questions, and I know that a host needs to greet his guests and not be monopolized, so maybe I'll just hang back with Victoria and we'll people-watch all the guests.

What the hell do we all have in common?

Or do we even need to?

silly diesel fuel injector pump is bad I think. No fuel to the cylinders. The joy of antique vehicles....

When you compliment her she couldn't help but do a small preening hair flip. Her smile relaxed now she would be happy to have a drink.

"I would like the best whiskey there is over ice"

Yes I'm one of those heathens that likes cold liquor LOL

This should be old hat, right? Fancy parties, small talk, keeping up appearances. Though he's here as arm candy, and doing his best to look dapper and put together for Caroline DuPont and Mei Toshima.

"I have mentioned you two are absolutely stunning, right?"

Networking is totally a thing they can do. He can do. Or at least help others. A flash of a smile at the women with him, and giving Caroline an apologetic look as he reclaims his arm to try and help Mei with her plant.

"Are you planning on giving this to someone, or just planting it somewhere?" Yes, pun intended.

Truck, What was the problem?

Fine looking dog.

paperwork....then out to do work on one of the trucks...long exciting day...laughing

She looked at you as the plant all but fell out of your arms. Honestly when you got in the car with it, she sort of forgot about your giving nature and thought it was a joke.

Here we are, at a cocktail party and you're carrying a beautiful potted orchid.

She moved to help you steady it, trying not to get any dirt on her dress. She gave you a look, a lifted eyebrow that told you that she both loved you... and sometimes you complicated her life in the best ways.

Standing with Victoria Laurent, turning to
you when you enter. Another Council member, clearly
at ease in social settings. His hand out
Orlando, isn't it? I am so pleased you could
make it.
His eyes are bright, hiding the sharp look of
calculation.
Please make yourself at home.

Is let onto the lift and sent up to the penthouse.
One last look in the compact she had fished put her purse, a bit of worry flashed in her eyes, before putting the compact back into her purse.

How bout you. Anything fun today?
Mine full of work stuff, as usual

tis true....she just needs to keep resting