For all that buildup, this giant mythical reputation she's built up, Mrs. Fitz... what is it, now...? well, her party really doesn't seem that bad. Sure, her home is a little Rococo. And pink. And there's that dog. And the hostess herself, flitting about and trying to talk up every seemingly-available male in the place
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But Jim's here to do the money dance, and dance he will. Sipping this Jack and coke, minus the Jack.
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...he's doing a lot of that tonight, isn't he?
He doesn't give Gordon time to recover from the greeting, either, but swiftly moves in for the kill -- that is, the handshake.
"I didn't expect to see you here. How are you?"
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When its a boorish billionaire, its just annoying. Jim barely has time to wipe the look of 'Oh God why me off his face before he realizes his hand is being shaken. Hi, Bruce.
"With Arkham's escapees returned, the mayor decided I could take a night off." Jim was not consulted on this. He'd go let one of them out himself if it got him out of boring parties. Well, maybe not. Not the Joker, at least.
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"Haha, yeah. I think the whole city's happy for the breather."
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Hey, if you've got it, flaunt it. Besides, Livvie is the paragon of politeness tonight. Even after two rum and cokes.
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But the girl who's handing out business cards. She kicks off his parental instincts. Even when he finds out who the cards are for.
So he'll smile politely at Livvie when he walks near her and then give a glare to the guy who's eyes have fallen in her cleavage.
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Not her problem, is it?
The guy, however, recognizes Gordon from the news and plays a fast beat of am-scray, which allows Livvie then to turn and smile at Gordon in return.
At least she's not walking around with the drink in her hand (anymore) right? "Are you having a good evening, Commissioner?"
What, she's native.
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"It's alright, I suppose. Are you in Mr. Starks employ, or just a very happy client?"
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