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[doubleo]

A half hearted attempt at best.


I prefer anonymity as a general rule. It is part of the trade as you know, so I am certain you will understand then what must be done.

Nothing personal, darling.

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[thatsvexing]

For a person who prefers anonymity, you do seem to attract trouble like a magnet.

[doubleo]

The mundane might have mentioned something about this as well... and my taste for the "dramatic" as she calls it.


I have no idea of what she could mean. I am the picture of discretion.

[thatsvexing]

Of course you are, 007.

[doubleo]

And our meeting had no trace of the dramatic planned on your part?

Come now Q.

[closeshave]

Your name and the word anonymity do not belong in the same sentence.

[doubleo]

Oh? And what words would you put in the same sentence to describe me?


"Old dog" was one of them I recall with some fondness.

[closeshave]

It would be exhausting to make a list of all the words I would use to describe you. Let's just say it would be an eclectic mix.

I think 'old dog' suits you perfectly. You don't like it?

[doubleo]

Shaken not stirred mix.

...and yes. It is fitting.

[He admits somewhat begrudgingly, but smiles.]

If I am not mistaken I would believe you are attempting yet to make a study of me.

[closeshave]

Perhaps. You are a very interesting subject. Who knows what I may uncover...

[queues]

I doubt your mundane will listen to you.

[He gives a small sigh.]

They do seem to have trouble with that.

[doubleo]

I hope to remedy this soon enough.

She seems rather the-- impressionable sort. I have my ways of persuading her of coming around to my way.

You sound to be having quite a time of it yourself.

[queues]

I have a sinking feeling that those ways involve explosives.

[This face, Bond. Forever.]

And... yes, I suppose. I'm of the mind that there are enough others of me running wild around here. There's no need to further complicate things.

[doubleo]

Fireworks to be more specific.

[And not of the gunpowder type if you catch his meaning Q. He thinks he is such the charmer of course. Doesn't realize it won't work one bit.]

"Others"? Good lord, what has your department been getting up to?

[queues]

Interesting. Don't get your hopes up.

[He knows how the game is played by now. And at that last comment, Q is going to just give him a sharp little stare.]

I'm afraid that's classified, 007.

[revenge_is_sweet]

You know I never take anything personally, James. Having trouble with your darling mundane?

[doubleo]

Not as much trouble as yours I wager.

Or is she another unwilling participant?

Truth :D

[revenge_is_sweet]

Mine happens to be a he. [Was that a smirk? Perhaps.]

[doubleo]

You did say your taste was varied.

[Oh he can smile and smile right back.]

[revenge_is_sweet]

My taste? Oh, that. Well, I just believe that all the things in life should be savoured. Like a fine wine or cocktail. Don't you agree, 007? [Smiling is fine.]