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[doubleoohbaby]

[The sounds of outside filter through the network, distant with little to be heard beyond the faint rustle of the wind, but there nonetheless. A distinctive clink-fwoosh of a lighter disrupts anything further, followed by the slow crackle of burning paper and tobacco and a satisfied inhale and steady exhale. When he finally speaks, it's with a tone that lacks interest.]

Well, isn't this quaint. Doubt I would have believed it were I not seeing it with my own eyes. At least the woman greeting me was persuasive enough. [You can practically hear the dirty little smirk.]

Even so, I'm not quite sure how I feel out of my home and sent on my merry way towards college kid dorm rooms. Or rather, I'm perfectly aware of how I feel about it, just the words I'm looking for aren't for public ears.

Still. Judging by the archives on this thing, there's plenty of you about who know this world, so come on, share your wisdom with an outsider, would you? One can never know too much.

[A pause as he inhales another lungful of smoke, eventually adding with a thoughtful exhale:] Oh, and don't patronise me with the basics. I'm curious, not stupid.

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[doubleoohbaby]

What is that? A necklace?

[bittertears]

A pendant with the Omega symbol. Not much of a weapon, I realize.

[doubleoohbaby]

How would that even work?

[He's very supportive.]

[bittertears]

I'll be willing to let you know, once I find out for myself.

[And she's very helpful.[

[doubleoohbaby]

Please do. I'd rather like some knowledge of killer jewellery.

[bittertears]

Wouldn't we all.

[doubleoohbaby]

Let me know when you find out.

[bittertears]

And who, may I ask, is inquiring?

[doubleoohbaby]

Ah, yes, introductions.

James Bond. And you would be?

[bittertears]

Alice Liddell. A pleasure of have made your acquaintance, Mr. Bond.

[doubleoohbaby]

I'm sure we'll meet again soon, Ms. Liddell. Hopefully you'll have found a use for that necklace of yours by then.

[bittertears]

Undoubtedly. Perhaps by then you'll finally have your information regarding killer jewelery.

[doubleoohbaby]

I look forward to it, my dear.