Mira Hasta-Rur wrote: >> "Mira?" Jac's voice comes over the comm when she >> answers, "Mira, I've been thinking about all of this >> and I made a couple of calls to members of my club and >> asked a few discreet questions." >> >> "Anyway, I found out that Geoffrey, Lord Hayes, is >> hosting a party tonight at his country estate outside >> the city. It's a big charity affair and I *know* I >> could get invitations for any, or all, of us." Jac >> says, "Are you up to a party this evening?" > > "Certainly," Mira replies. > >> "If Geof is involved in this, it might be useful for >> some of you to actually met him." Jac says. >> >> "OTOH, if he we were to prove that he *is* involved in >> this, I might shoot the bastard on sight!" he stops and >> draws a breath, "Sorry, for my language, but murder and >> treason make me a bit upset." >> >> "Do you think I should mention it to Captain O'Brien?" > > "Given our propensity as a group to get in trouble?" She > asks in a teasing voice, "Certainly you should. At the > very least, you and I can attend. How dressy?" "Quite dressy." he replies, "Tuxedo and evening dresses, dressy. It's the Prada Charity Ball, one of the biggest events of the year. Ballroom dancing, social chit chat, mingling with the rich and powerful...that sort of thing. I should think the crew's dress uniforms would do for the men, the Space Patrol and Navy officers will be in uniform, but *all* the women will be in formal gowns, I should think." Eris AKU GM
