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[lastrat]

[Private to Vesper]

Congratulations. [But lbr he's mentioned that before now. Which means he's got something else on his mind.] Where are you?

[Public]

[And a little later, once he's realized just what the Admiral's announcement means, he clicks back on publicly. He's plenty wary now, because the Admiral is just flat out not to be trusted, but he's never been one to run from something new.]

Assuming I'm not just speaking to the Barge...[There's a little twitch in his lip; he's very, very tempted to just say, 007 reporting for duty, because he thinks he's very, very funny. But given he has no idea who's listening, he manages to restrain himself.

Besides, his name is just as good.]

This is Bond, James Bond. If there's anyone from my world listening, speak up.

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[lastrat]

I think you'd be terribly bored by repetition.

[deskjob]

I won't deny that.

[lastrat]

Then we'll both have something new to look forward to.

[deskjob]

You have something new to look forward to. It's already happened for me, hasn't it?

[lastrat]

Mm, but you're enjoying this meeting.

[deskjob]

So are you, Mr Bond.

[lastrat]

Then we're both better for this communication glitch.

[deskjob]

Nice how that works out.

[lastrat]

Isn't it? The Admiral doesn't quite ruin everything he touches.

[deskjob]

Only most things, Mr Bond?

[lastrat]

Be thankful you're not here, Ms. Moneypenny.

[deskjob]

I am. [ said almost gravely. ] Are you holding on okay?

[lastrat]

Is that concern I hear?

[deskjob]

A hint of it.

[lastrat]

I'm managing fine. [Far be it from him to leave a lady in distress. He even quirks a little smirk.] But I'll take your concern to heart.

[deskjob]

Of course. [ a dry smile. ] You would.

[lastrat]

More and more proof we're well acquainted.

[deskjob]

I did tell you.

[lastrat]

I'll try to take your word for it in the future.

[deskjob]

Hm. [ a beat, and she's smiling now. ] Promises, Mr Bond.

[lastrat]

Am I known to break them? [Good, he can return it. With a little smirk.]

[deskjob]

When it suits you. [ when it's necessary, that is. ]

[lastrat]

And you know what suits me, do you? [Some might question what he calls necessary, but.]

[deskjob]

I have some idea, at least. [ he's not that sublte, after all. ]

[lastrat]

[Well that is a slightly wolfish grin pulling at his lips.]

I'm looking forward to knowing you, Ms. Moneypenny.