[COC] Beyond the Mountains of Madness

[Fanog]

"Thank you. I'll be sure to talk with him. And I'll be sure to take care of Ms. Roxie, though I think you'll find that she can fend for herself quite well. Excuse me for a moment..."

Relieved by Mr. Moore response, Antonie turns his attention away from Mr. him to take in the tableau of the commotion around Roxie. Damn, I had hoped she wouldn't be this bad, but I guess the slick one had it coming. He should've known better...

Antonie grabs in his jacket and pulls out a box of Marlboro's. He skillfully pops it on the palm of his hand to knock out of the carton one cigerette, which he offers for Roxie to take. After she's taken it, he slides the box back into his jacket pocket.
Next, his hand reaches down, fishing a lighter and some Camels from his pocket. He gives the box of Camels a quick shake and brings it to his mouth while his other hand lights Roxie's cigarette. His lips grab the cigarette now sticking out of the carton, and he lights this one too.

He then offers the box of Camels around, mostly as a token of reconciliation.

Well, let's hope we've got this settled -- for now, at least. Starkweather does really need the Rockefeller money, but I'm not sure he wouldn't find some way to cause trouble if this is what the expedition is going to be like. This Moore chap seems to be sensible enough though, and it seems like he's the one in charge. That's good, let's see if he can keep Starkweather in line, and I'll see if I can keep Ms. Roxie from stepping on too many... ehm... ego's. Antonie silently smiles to himself at that, amused by Roxie's behaviour, even with what hangs in the balance.

 

[Yellow Sign]

"Now, Mr. Starkweather, my magazine has given me some papers for you to look over about our propsed series on the expedition..." He absently checks inside his coat. "Damn, I was sure I brought them. Hang on..."

Seeing Mr. Lawton, a broad grin spreads on Starkweather's face. "Oh! Mr. Lawton! I am so very pleased to meet you at last." Starkweather extends a hand. "The National Geographic magazine sent us their proposal and I must say that we couldn't be happier with their choice of a correspondent. Your reputation is top notch and I have followed your work with great admiration."

 

[zombiedude]

>>>>Seeing Mr. Lawton, a broad grin spreads on Starkweather's face. "Oh! Mr. Lawton! I am so very pleased to meet you at last." Starkweather extends a hand. "Life magazine sent us their proposal and I must say that we couldn't be happier with their choice of a correspondent. Your reputation is top notch and I have followed your work with great admiration."<<<<

*Snorts*

Mutters under his breath, " Oh, him , he's glad to see. Me, he gives a lecture on the virtues of working for free."

Drinks three more cups of coffee in rapid succession and then puffs on his cigarette doing a damn good imitation of a chimney.

*Coughs*

"To think," he says to no one in particular, "I had an option to go to Scotland last month to investigate the sightings of that new monster, and I passed it up because I thought this trip would be more fruitful and exciting."

Internally, he shudders at the thought of going near water again.

 

[Byrons_Ghost]

Richard shakes Starkweather's hand. "Well, thanks Mr. Starkweather. Always nice to meet a fan. I'm hoping that this expedition will get me back in the game, so to speak."

He takes out some papers and spreads them on the table. "As you probably already know, the magazine is interested in publishing as many regular updates as I can get them. I'll be taking a lot of photographs as well, though I don't see any way of getting them out of camp until after the expedition, unless you're going to have regular supply drops."

"Updates will depend on what sort of communications we have. I assume the base camp will have at least a radio set, but I'm not an expert on these matters. Do you think we'll have access to anything in the field?"

 

[Yellow Sign]

"Mr. Lawton, we will have a powerful wireless set aboard the USS Gabrielle, our ship. Once we are on the ice we will be able to comunicate with the ship with one of several radio sets that we will take with us. From there the ship can send messages to the powerful radio installation at Kingsport Head, Massachusetts and from there to the world." says Starkweather. He turns to the group that is gathered by the table. "I am pleased to meet you all." casting a slight frown to the two ladies. "Please mingle and get to know some of the others here while Mr. Moore and I continue with our interviews. I will make a short statement to you all when we are done. Please make yourselves comfortable and there are some refreshments on the far table there." He points to a table in which sandwiches and coffee pots can be seen.

 

[KitanaVorr]

Coffee?!

Roxie manages to keep the disgust to a minimum. How could she drink coffee without a shot of something alcholic to give it a little kick? Her fingers played with the ciggy that Tony gave her, giving him a grateful smile and a little affectionate punch in the arm.

Sliding the cigarette into her long holder, she inhaled generously before smiling at those gathered around the table. "So you write for the magazine, Mr Lawson? What was your last assignment? Somewhere erotic...," she laughs, " I mean, exotic, perhaps?"

 

[zombiedude]

>>>"So you write for the magazine, Mr Lawson? What was your last assignment? Somewhere erotic...," she laughs, " I mean, exotic, perhaps?"<<<

*Rolls his eyes*

"Yes, please, I think we'd all like to hear from a seasoned professional."

 

[Fanog]

Seeing as how no one takes him up on the offer of a cigarette, Antonie lets the box glide back into the pocket of his pants. He smiles at Roxie, and stares at his arm at bit dumbfoundedly, seemingly not really sure how to react to her punch. He decides to forget it and switches the topic.

"Hum, no tea, eh...? Would you care for something to eat? I could use something, while we're here."

Antonie looks around at those gathered in the hall, and his eye falls on the dark-haired man again, spitefully muttering at their table.

Oh, it seems like the slick one doesn't really have a problem with Ms. Roxie, but instead with everyone. Great... He doesn't really seem like a problem, but for now I'll keep an eye on the fellow. I'll might have to have a talk with him if he's causing the lady troubles again.

 

[KitanaVorr]

Roxie ran her fingers lightly against Tony's arm at his words before giving his bicep a slight squeeze. "Oh Tony honey, you go right ahead and feed that voracious appetite of yours. I do work you oh so hard."

Turning her attention back to Lawson, she smiles at the man while awaiting his response to her inquiry.

 

[Byrons_Ghost]

Richard lights a cigarette of his own. "Well, I was in China for the better part of last year. It's a beautiful place, especially the ancient buildings. There was some concern among the Society that the Japanese attack would wreck a lot of national treasures, so they wanted to get pictures of just about everything. And I was writing for the wire services too.

"Since getting back to the states earlier this year I've been going through the Tennessee Valley covering the TVA improvements, and just last month I was in Chicago for the World's Fair."