Third (Voice)

[blonde_neophyte]

Now all the drama's over I think I owe some people a poker game.



Hi, how are you! We haven't met but I'm Elena of the Turks. Perhaps you've heard of us? Anyway, my boss wants to talk to you. He didn't say what but it sounds pretty important.

Do you mind if I take you there? It gets a bit lonely being around the boys sometimes. I think I need some private girl time, and since you live here I thought I'd ask for some tips. I don't think you guys have shopping here, do you? [[Slightly awkward-sounding giggle.]]

OOC; Elena is deliberately sounding ditzy here, as it's her attempt at coming across as charming and non-threatening.

Comments

[reallyjustagirl.livejournal.com]

Right! Poker. It will be the funnest social event of the year.

[blonde-neophyte.livejournal.com]

Is that a hint of sarcasm I'm detecting here?

[reallyjustagirl.livejournal.com]

Maybe just a little. But it'll still be fun.

[blonde-neophyte.livejournal.com]

Do you think there will be pizza? Or ice cream? And booze?

I find that eating like a teenager makes everything seem like more fun than it actually is.

[reallyjustagirl.livejournal.com]

If there's not, I'm totally bringing some. There's nothing like having all those extra calories, plus the deliciousness factor. I've heard, though, that's alcohol's an abundant thing.

My diet's very similar. We should be proud.

[blonde-neophyte.livejournal.com]

I should bring you to my next company health check up. That way when Tseng lectures me on my health I can point to you and go "It's totally possible to eat like a pig and still be a highly fit monster hunter. She does it! See! See!"

[reallyjustagirl.livejournal.com]

Getting all the uptight suits to loosen up a little? Sure.

[laughs] And, you know, I'm totally complimented by that.

[blonde-neophyte.livejournal.com]

Well, Tseng might loosen up. Either that or flip me onto my back in the gym to "teach me a lesson in self-discipline".

[reallyjustagirl.livejournal.com]

Well, all you gotta do is use his strength against him and he'll be the one on the floor.

[blonde-neophyte.livejournal.com]

I wish I could, but I think he's too smart for that. There's a reason why he's our leader and it's not because of his good looks.

[reallyjustagirl.livejournal.com]

You just have to be sneaky. I could teach you some stealthy moves.

[blonde-neophyte.livejournal.com]

Sneaky? I can do sneaky!

I used to do a lot of hand-to-hand but I haven't had he chance to practice for a while so I might be a little rusty.

I can still knock the wind out of a guy twice my size though.

[7livesleft.livejournal.com]

Any time. Sounds like you could use a break.

[blonde-neophyte.livejournal.com]

Aww thanks. Although technically speaking I didn't really do anything but cheer from the sidelines.

[7livesleft.livejournal.com]

As long as you're getting paid for it.

I didn't get your name.

[blonde-neophyte.livejournal.com]

It's Elena.

And who might you be?

[7livesleft.livejournal.com]

Spike.

You know a lot about poker?

[blonde-neophyte.livejournal.com]

Um, just what Rude taught me. It's enough to play, I think.

[7livesleft.livejournal.com]

Rude...? There's a unique name.

Don't worry, we'll go easy on you.

[blonde-neophyte.livejournal.com]

Hmm... You're the second person who's commented on the strangeness of Rude's name. I've honestly never given it much thought but I guess it must seem strange to outsiders.

I still don't think it's as bad as "Cloud Strife" though...

[7livesleft.livejournal.com]

Just the second? -- I'd think he'd hear that a lot.

[blonde-neophyte.livejournal.com]

I'd ask him but it seems rude somehow.

Uh...no pun intended.

filtered.

[misdeify.livejournal.com]

Ah- hello there. And forgive me. I'm afraid I'll have to decline for now. Perhaps some other time-?

filtered.

[blonde-neophyte.livejournal.com]

Gh-!

[[Long silence]]

[[When she speaks her tone has changed to something more careful and professional, yet slightly impersonal, like a high level secretary or PA.]]

Forgive me, the way I contacted you was inappropriate. I apologise.

The President of the Shinra Company, Rufus Shinra, has requested to met with you in person. We understand that you may have a busy schedule and we would hate to cause you any inconvenience, so we are more than willing to make whatever arrangements would best suit you.