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_alfred_ in jla_watchtower

The heart of civilisation

Mar 27, 2007 14:27

Good food, good friends, and good conversation ( Read more... )

alfred, detective josephine macdonald, dr. thompkins

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lesliethompkins March 27 2007, 22:32:17 UTC

Never on an occasion has he steered her wrong. His choice of restaurant and the selections available within will certainly be no exception. "I must admit my French is a little rusty, dear."

_alfred_ March 27 2007, 22:59:11 UTC

"Chicken," he translates, "cooked in a sauce of heavy cream, raspberry wine vinegar, lemon juice, and garnished with raspberries. Very soothing, and just tart enough to keep the sauce from being too cloying."

lesliethompkins March 27 2007, 23:05:52 UTC

Her face lights up. "That sounds delightful. Would I ruin it with a cup of coffee or should I wait until after dinner?"

_alfred_ March 27 2007, 23:09:08 UTC

He pursues his lips, mentally comparing the two tastes. "Those should go together rather well," he decides. "You could always have a little of the bagette as a palate cleanser." He closes his menu. "For dessert, I would recommend something light, perhaps continuing the fruit theme. The poached apricots, for example."

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gcpd_mcu March 28 2007, 00:17:33 UTC

"May I have your attention, please?" repeats the woman holding up a gold badge. "I'm sorry to spoil your evening, but I'm afraid this restaurant is closed." She raises the badge higher as the patrons begin to murmur in protest. "GCPD," she says more loudly. "Major Crimes Unit. We have the commissioner's authorization--"

lesliethompkins March 28 2007, 02:24:19 UTC

Her jaw drops open, all traces of amusement lost.

_alfred_ March 28 2007, 10:10:36 UTC

"This is intolerable," mutters Alfred, half-rising from his seat.

gcpd_mcu March 28 2007, 10:21:42 UTC

"--evacuate the building in an orderly fashion," finishes Detective MacDonald. "Very sorry to interrupt your dinner." She fixes her stare on the maitre'd, who is swelling up with righteous indignation. "But I'm afraid it's necessary."

The maitre'd deflates and begins directing the departure of the staff and patrons.

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In the kitchen of Wayne Manor lexcorp_media March 28 2007, 18:13:43 UTC

"... and it looks like the GCPD's earlier fears of a bomb scare were unfounded, though the electrical components found are still being examined by the CSU. Captain Sawyer of the MCU had no comment to make at this time...."

Re: In the kitchen of Wayne Manor _alfred_ March 28 2007, 18:14:27 UTC

Alfred turns off the radio as he brings the Welsh rarebit to the table.

Re: In the kitchen of Wayne Manor lesliethompkins March 28 2007, 18:23:36 UTC

The distinctive aroma of double gloucester wafts up under her nose. She breathes it in, savoring both the smell and the silence in the familiar kitchen. A smile forms suddenly on her face.

Re: In the kitchen of Wayne Manor _alfred_ March 28 2007, 18:32:32 UTC

"Not precisely La Parisienne Poulet Aux Framboises," he confesses ruefully, sitting down in the chair across from her, "but a favourite comfort food in this house."

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