At Star City's Ritz-Carleton

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The ballroom is dressed to the nines, as are those within it, for a formal gala to support literacy initiatives in the city. In addition to city luminaries such as the mayor and police commissioner, the governor and a handful of celebrities are in attendance. A placard near the front indicates that the gala is being presented by the Star City

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Oliver Queen is also making the rounds. Dressed in a white tuxedo without tie, he looks dashing and just a little rebellious, a change from most of the stuffed shirts in penguin suits.

He sees a familiar...well, he definitely notices the lady. He steps up behind her.

Dr. Reyes, I presume?

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"Yes?" Catalina turns and comes eye-to-chest with.... Her dark brown eyes travel upward, and her smile widens, warms, with each inch. "Ah, Señor Queen, what a pleasure. I did not expect to see you again so soon." As she speaks, she presents her hand. "I am delighted that you remember me."

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He takes her hand and sketches a bow.

How could I forget such a ravishing and charming lady?

I hope you're having fun?

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"I am afraid that I must work; I am on the charity's board of directors." The academic, however, looks quizzically at Ollie as she continues, "What has brought you here? Not that I am ungrateful."