mystic
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Post by mystic on Dec 15, 2006 11:36:40 GMT 1
So, Rhia had called them all together for a Christmas Party. Up to now, she was the only one here, but when she checked her watch, she noticed that it was a bit too early. She had told them to be there at 7 pm, which meant they all still had half an hour. Looking around, she hoped that everyone would appreciate the location. She had chosen an Asian restaurant, with a separate room in which there party would take place. There was a long table nicely decorated with red candles. The whole room was decorated in Christmas fashion. There were garlands and lampions and, Rhia had to smile to herself, even some mistletoes were hanging from the ceiling. In one corner there was a bar, for the later hours of the party. And you could also find a space to dance, beside the stereo, that was now playing Christmas songs quietly.
Checking her watch again she let out a sigh. Then she quickly looked at herself in the mirror glass. Her hair came down more curly than ever, or at least she felt that way. She hadn't been able to tame it, so she let it fall over her shoulder. Her dress was dark red, becoming wider until it reached her knees. So it would swing around when she would be dancing.
Another look at the watch. But now she was smiling. She had just heard some familiar voices, hadn't she?
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scorpii
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Post by scorpii on Dec 15, 2006 13:07:50 GMT 1
Sam entered the Asian restaurant Rhia had picked out for the Christmas party. She had never been here, but it looked good. She wore a ice blue cocktail dress she had once bought and never worn. She noticed Rhia near one of the tables. Early. But then again, Sam herself was early too. Better too early than too late. "Hey" she said, before she sat down. "Am I the first one?"
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Post by briguy4588 on Dec 15, 2006 14:59:42 GMT 1
Brian looked at himself in the mirror again. Normally, he didn't give a single hoot what he looked like to other people, but he really wanted to look nice for Rhia's party. Knowing Rhia, she probably put a lot of effort into it, so he dressed up in a formal suit -- black, but with a slightly shiny, dark gray trim. He checked his watch -- oops! Time to go!
He got into his car, grinning, as he did every time he was reminded of the fact that he had the nice car out of all the CSIs, and drove off to the party.
He double-parked his car to prevent any damage to it, and walked into the restaraunt. The hostess directed him to the room in which the party was taking place, and he gave it a quick once-over.
"Wow, Rhia! Great job on the decorations!" He exclaimed, walking up to them. He had brought some presents, which he put on the same table as the stereo. He gave both Rhia and Sam a warm hug, smiling.
"So, what have you two been up to since you got here?" Brian asked.
He thought he saw the two girls grin to each other... as if they knew something funny that he didn't. He looked around the room once more, but couldn't figure out what it was. Oh well, he'd probably find out later on -- he wasn't here to be a CSI. He was here to celebrate Christmas with his dearest friends.
He sat down with them and ordered some wine.
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mystic
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Post by mystic on Dec 16, 2006 13:01:39 GMT 1
After Sam and Brian had arrived, Rhia relaxed a little. Sam looked stunning in her cocktail dress.
They both look so different...not in everyday clothes like at work, where you have to fear to get dirty...
A smile spread on her face when she noticed the small parcels Brian had brought. Flustered by his compliment she wove aside. "Ah, it was nothing. I love to decorate...so it was kinda relaxing for me!"
She followed the two of them to the table, where they ordered some wine. "I'm really glad you're here. I...thought it would be a nice idea to celebrate Christmas with the lab. Oh, by the way, Sam, I managed to reduce your suspension. You're to start again next week." She smiled at her.
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Post by scorpii on Dec 16, 2006 17:23:01 GMT 1
"Next week already? Wow! Okay, that's nice. Thanks, Rhia!" Sam was glad. It was nice to have time off but it got boring. "You know, I really like it that you organised a Christmas party. I love parties" she smiled. It was great to see them. "So, any news from the lab? What's the new case about? Or should I say cases, from what I read in the papers?"
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Post by briguy4588 on Dec 17, 2006 6:55:34 GMT 1
Brian smirked at the question. They all knew you're not supposed to talk about a case with anyone not involved.
"Oh, Sam, Sam, Sam... I could get in big trouble for mentioning the bodies in the trunks, the new CSIs from the UK... and other stuff like that. I wish I could tell you all about the new offices we now have, and all the hard work we're doing on processing the wealth of evidence from the scenes... but I can't." Brian stated, smiling smugly.
The waiter arrived with the wine, and Brian took a sip... and noticed an interesting detail in the reflection in the wine glass.
"Rhia... if I'm not mistaken, I do believe you snuck some mistletoe up there!" Brian exclaimed, unable to hide his amazement at how seamlessly it just fit in. There was probably more he hadn't found yet.
But he wouldn't go looking for it. He liked surprises.
"Oh, hey, what's the main course tonight anyways?" Brian asked.
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mystic
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Post by mystic on Dec 17, 2006 13:43:06 GMT 1
"Yeah. I talked them into being short of men...or women, in your case." Rhia returned to Sam grinning. She leant back in her chair, relaxed. Although they were mainly talking about work, mainly, she was already enjoying it.
"Oh, you know what I'm supposed to do with you now, Brian. Giving away information about a case. Shame on you!" but she was smiling widely, knowing that if it wouldn't have been Brian who told Sam, it would have been herself.
"Oh, yeah...." Rhia blushed slightly when he mentioned the mistletoe. "I just thought they fitted to the Christmas spirit..." She paused, then continued.
"Well, actually I thought that there would be more than the three of us, so I ordered a buffet. There's a lot for us to eat, now, inluding noodles with vegetables or duck, rice, soups and..." her eyes twinkled. "...traditional Japanese food - Sushi. All you have to do is help yourself."
She laughed and smoothed her dress out in her lap. "But maybe we should wait another minute, if someone else joins us...?
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Post by scorpii on Dec 17, 2006 15:19:13 GMT 1
Sam laughed at Brian's response on her question about new cases. Then she turned to Rhia. "Yeah, guess you're right. We should indeed wait a minute. Then I can meet all those new CSIs" she smiled.
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mystic
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Post by mystic on Dec 17, 2006 17:33:56 GMT 1
"If they show up..." Rhia added. "Somehow I've got a feeling that they might be too afraid to come. You know...thinking they might disturb the pros... I mean us." she winked, not being able to find out where her good mood suddenly came from.
"Well, as Brian already told you about the two newbies... both from the UK - they have this funny accent, you know. But up till now, they both do good work...don't they?"
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Post by Myka hel on Dec 17, 2006 19:06:44 GMT 1
Myka stepped into the restaurant then went back out again.... she was unsure why she came, the whole team was invinted but she had yet to meet half the team and she didn't really want to make an idiot in front of the people she was going to be working with hopefully for a long time. But the cold air was working it's way around her bare legs and she figured unless she wanted to wait the cold for a cab to go home she either went in to meet some new people or waited until she went home.
Myka smile at the host who was giving her strange looks "um miss, are you waiting for someone" the host questioned as Myka looked at him and sighed "um the Crime lab party... has anyone turned up for that yet" Myka asked as the host peered at his book and nodded "yes miss, a few have arrived... do you wish me to take your coat and show you" he asked but Myka shook her head "no... um... well you know what yes, lead on.... I'm going to have to meet them sooner or later" Myka was deteremined now, namly before she was warm.
The host took her coat allowing her silken red crumpled skirt to move freely and her to tuck at the shimmering golden white sleeveless shirt. she nodded to the host and followed him as he showed her the rest of her team mates.
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mystic
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Post by mystic on Dec 17, 2006 20:42:32 GMT 1
When Rhia saw Myka standing there in the doorway, looking a bit lost, she quickyl got up from the table, murmuring an "Excuse me!" to Brian and Sam. She approached her with large steps, allowing her dress to swing with her movements.
Reaching Myka a smile spread on her face. "Hi, Myka. I'm really glad you could make it. I hope you don't mind we already ordered some wine...?" she greeted her friendly, shaking her hand. "So, should we...?" Rhia continued pointing to Sam and Brian who were sitting talking at the table. They started walking to join them.
"Well, you already know Brian." Rhia smiled at her. "and this is Sam. She's our handwrite specialist and now also our psychologist...", jokingly she introduced the two woman to each other.
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Post by briguy4588 on Dec 18, 2006 5:16:35 GMT 1
"Well," Brian said jokingly, "she's psycho something, at least." He poked her lightly in the side; Rhia's festive mood was contagious!
"Anyways, Myka, pleased to have you here with us. You came on the best possible night -- Rhia had the good sense to get a buffet with sushi!" Brian exclaimed, his eyes twinkling. He loved sushi! "Oh, and I'm so glad I wasn't overdressed for this... I was worried I'd be the only one."
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Post by scorpii on Dec 18, 2006 8:15:32 GMT 1
"Hi Myka! So, you're the newbie then? Samantha Noir, call me Sam." She smiled at Myka. "QD and psycho-analist. I really hope you like the lab." She then smiled at Brian. "You're surely not overdressed! Even if you were, I wouldn't mind." Wow. Step back. Was she flirting now? She smiled and took a sip of her wine. Mmm. Good wine.
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Post by briguy4588 on Dec 18, 2006 17:17:04 GMT 1
Brian looked down at his suit and smiled, remembering how he absolutely hated dressing up when he was little. Noticing Sam's slight embarrassment, he flashed her a quick smile and excused himself to grab a plate of sushi.
He returned, unsure of whether or not they could start eating yet. So he just stood there, looking from his sushi to Sam to the room and back to the plate again.
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Post by mystic on Dec 18, 2006 21:44:28 GMT 1
When Rhia noticed Brian's uncertainity, she laughed heartily.
"You know, I hate those official speeches with opening the buffet and blah, blah, blah.... Tuck in! Bon appetit, everyone!"
So she grabbed a plate of Avocado Maki and she also loaded different other Sushi onto it - with salmon, egg and other fish. She also got some Wasabi and chop sticks, but ignored the ginger completely. Returning to the desk she started eating, trying not to tuck in too fast, but she was, in fact, nearly starving. The decoration had taken her longer than she had thought...
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