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[not_polish]

[awww yeah thursday night bar outting. and she looks classy as hell with that martini in hand.]

Y'know, it's funny how long money can last when you set your mind to it, but I can't start relying on these boys to keep buying me drinks every night. [she laughs, and she gives the old man sitting next to her a wink as she raises her martini glass.]

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[fishnets]

I'm sure you'd be more than welcomed back to the force.

[not_polish]

Most of the folks I know on it are gone, though.

[fishnets]

[Slightly somber.] ...yeah. [Then, she clears her throat.] Time to make new friends?

[not_polish]

[.....woops she totally forgot about the boyfriend.]

New friends an' connections. It's times like these when I'm sitting at a bar and a fella comes up to me asking for my name that I realize...

I sure do miss being known, y'know?

[bestunrevealed]

I'm still working on various backers for your fundraiser; Miss Maggotbone has her support in, and others are in varying states of set up.

I can get you the paperwork later, if you'd like to look it over.

[not_polish]

I'd like that a lot, hon. I shouldn't have started thinking about it so late.

[a light sigh. no weight to it or anything, just an exhale.]

It's times like this I wish that bastard Larry were here. He wasn't much of anything in bed, but with paperwork and networking he was a godsend sometimes.

[bestunrevealed]

[Snape's brows lift, and he just has to remind himself that-- women? They're a mystery. They bring up the damndest things. So he ignores any talk of Larry's bedroom prowess and simply talks business because it's nice and safe.]

Another day. [When you're sober!] In the mean time, I should prove adequate in managing paperwork and networking, though I'm sure you could easily sway the most hardened of hearts on your own.

[not_polish]

I've been meaning to meet up. Still haven't paid you back for that breakfast outing of ours.

[she chuckles. her drink is finished, and a new glass is immediately placed in front of her. she gives a slight nod to someone off-camera.]

Only the men. I soften 'em up until they're brittle and break, so I'm told. Women are a bit more fickle to win over. You sure you don't mind playing secretary for me while I find my footing, dear?

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[a_relative_hero]

[Joel's in his apartment and in civvies right now.]

You mean the police force? You were a cop here in the City before? Why wouldn't they want you back then?

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[not_polish]

I wouldn't call myself a genuine cop, but I was on the force each time I was here.

[a slight shrug]

I shouldn't assume they'd let me back in all willy-nilly. The force has its share of new faces since I was here last.

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[a_relative_hero]

It couldn't hurt to ask if you can rejoin though, could it?

They let me in after all. [Joel's expression becomes a slightly embarrassed little smile.] I'm just an intern but I'm still working on the force.

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[not_polish]

It wouldn't, but I don't wanna sound like I'm begging or anything.

[a pause as she takes a drink. she offers him a smile of reassurance or....something to that effect.]

An intern, huh?

[comesback]

Let me know if you find anything, I could use a job myself.

[not_polish]

If push comes to shove I might just have to go back to what I used to do...shame burlesque isn't as popular as it used to be.

[a wink!]

I'll keep an eye out for job opportunities for you too, hon.

[comesback]

I'd join you, if I felt I'd be any good at it. [There's a wink right back.] Maybe I own the bar, you do the dancing?

Thanks, love.

[not_polish]

That sounds like a sort of dream job. I'd be up for that.

[she laughs]

[fliesacomet260]

[ Tonks can appreciate the black and yellow. It's eye catching! ]

I'm sorry. I must've missed it. D'you mind telling me about this ball and or date auction?

[not_polish]

Oh, me 'n an acquaintance were talking fundraisers and came up with the idea of a ball.

[more like SHE came up with the idea and badgered him into helping her out........]

Another fella around here came up with the date auction bit, so...might as well combine, y'know?

[fliesacomet260]

I've never been to a ball before. I think it might be fun, I dunno.

[ Tonks shrugs her shoulders. ]

How does a date auction work?

[not_polish]

Well, it depends on the kind of auction. Usually, back at home at least, they'd line the gals and the fellas up, and folks take turns bidding on each of 'em.

[she laughs, and the old man next to her says something off-camera that she waves away, whacking him in a friendly manner on the shoulder.]

It's a lot funner than it probably sounds. A ball will definitely be fun though. Exactly what this city needs. Folks in fancy dresses and suits after a shitty summer.