Night at the museums (Tagged)

[Lara DunCroft]

Lara leaned on the nurses' counter, smiling as she read the text from her father, Rodger.

The museum he worked in was throwing a party style fund raiser that the pair had been looking forwards to all week.
It was tonight and Rodger was texting her about it, asking if she was excited to actually be doing something outside of the hospital, and she was.

Her shift would be over soon and then she could go home and get dressed up.
She had invited her friends and co-workers and she hoped that they would all still be able to make it.
Some of them she had to persuade more that others, but it was for a good cause and it promised to a great night of clean cut fun.

She had also invited Caleb Borden, after all he had been so great to her when she had to testify in one of his cases...plus it was a chance to get to see him again.

Lara replied to the text, the smile still on her face.
She was proud of her father, she was defiantly a daddy's girl and she looked forwards to introducing him to a few of her friends.

Tag: @fletch , @cal , @james , Matthew Cole , Wesley Van De Camp .

 (OOC: Obvious title I know, but I could not resist hehe)

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Normally Cal wouldn't go to events, once shift was over he preferred to go home, eat and sleep in whichever order came first - however, Lara had literally pleaded with him and he could not bring himself to say no, besides he did have a soft spot for both her and good causes. It was a good excuse to spend a little more time with her - so he agreed.

Then he thought of one of the nurses he had befriended at the hospital, maybe Lara already knew him - everyone knew @fletch or as everyone called him 'Fletch' and the poor guy had not had a night out in months since his wife had died... and he knew he'd get along with everyone ...

So he'd conspired - Calling Evie and explaining to her the idea, she agreed wholeheartedly and proceeded to beg, pester, plead with Fletcher most of the week until finally he'd given up and relented and contacted Cal telling him his opinion ('getting my own daughter to gang up on me?') - but he was all for it regardless.

Then Cal mentioned it in passing to Matthew Cole, telling him that he could bring a friend.

Then it was the day - he'd focused all day on getting things in order, catching up on cases and paperwork before heading home and getting ready, then he drove to the museum, knowing Lara probably already had a ride... he hoped.

He was dressed in his best suit but quite relaxed
((I'll have Matt be with James when you do your postt))

((also, great post nice title haha))

[Lara DunCroft]

After Lara sent her dad a reply, she noticed a message on her phone from Fletch.
She opened it to see that he had accepted to her invitation to come to the museum tonight, after he'd spent all week turning her down when she kept asking him and asking him if he wanted to come as a way to playful annoy him.

Lara looked up from her phone to Fletch, who was behind the nurses' counter.

"You're coming tonight?" She smiled. "What made you change your mind?" She asked casually.

Lara smiled and gasped knowingly, "Is is because you want to see the dinosaurs?" She joked, lightheartedly teasing him.

The two where not overly close, but they were friends of sorts.
Lara, as with a lot of the other hospital staff, often hung around at the nurses' station during breaks, talking and bantering with Fletch.

And it seemed that, at this stage, Lara and Fletch's friendship consisted of friendly powwows and lighthearted teasing.

Tag: @fletch

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"You're coming tonight?"

Fletch looked up and gave her a grin "Apparently" he replied shaking his head and sitting back he crossed his legs straight out in front of him and crossed his arms over his chest as he studied her

"What made you change your mind?"
"Is is because you want to see the dinosaurs?"

Rolling his eyes he shook his head and chuckled dryly "I'll have you know, I have four kids... one of which ganged up on me and all but begged me to go" he shrugged "I think she secretly wanted the place to herself" he smiled before sitting forward resting his elbows on the counter as he clasped his hands together and looked up at her sweetly "Any chance you're getting out of here now?" he asked hopefully.

Despite having a car and being a mechanic his car once more had given up the ghost and IF he started fixing it he'd not stop in time to go to the 'do' and then his daughter would never ever let him live it down... he wanted to stay on her good side... she was so much like her mother... and it hurt sometimes.

He'd been doing fairly well though today and work hadn't been too heavy but he knew that could change in an instant.

[Lara DunCroft]

"I'll have you know, I have four kids... one of which ganged up on me and all but begged me to go"

Lara smiled.
Even though she did it just to playfully bother him, Laura knew how many times she had asked Fletch to come tonight and he had turned down her invitations every time, she could just imagine how hard it must be for his kids to get him to go somewhere.
That was the great thing when you have good kids, you look after them but they look after you too.

"I think she secretly wanted the place to herself"

Lara grinned.
That made more sense. Getting their dad out for a change would be rather beneficial for themselves.

Fletch looked up sweetly, it was obvious that he was about to ask her for something.
Lara looked back him with a smirk, one eyebrow slightly raised as she waited to see what he wanted.

"Any chance you're getting out of here now?"

“In a few minutes.” She told him, her smirk changing to a light smile. “You want a ride?” She offered, knowing that was what he was getting at.

Lara glanced at her watch, “I have to finish up a few things then I’m out of here. I’ll meet you in the car park in 15minutes?”

Tag: @fletch , anyone.

(Ooc: I'll try to post as Matt or Wes next Get them started in the thread)

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((Note: Are you waiting on me? I was waiting for you to post as Matt or Wes, I figured you meant actually post rather than after me... never mind))


“In a few minutes.”
“You want a ride?”

"Please" he said with a pleading grin "Before I get accused of trying to get out of it" he winked.

“I have to finish up a few things then I’m out of here. I’ll meet you in the car park in 15minutes?”

"Sure, I have to handover anyway and grab my gear so, yeah" he stood, crossing his arms over his chest as he looked about "That's unless my handover actually happens" he quirked a brow and shook his head. Nikita had the habit of being late and no matter what Fletch said to her, she always arrived late - maybe he should go find her, he could almost guarantee she was in the locker room on her phone... again... "I'll see you outside" he said as he decided on what he would do.

[Matthew Cole]

Matt was almost ready.
He stood in front of the mirror doing up his tie, but he kept it loose and left this top button undone to keep the look stylish but somewhat casual.

"It's open." Matt called out, after the knock came on his door.
He had been expecting James because the pair were car pooling to the museum together.

At first the pair had not been gripped by the initial idea of going to the party-styled fund raider, but after everything the pair had been through lately it did not take @cal a whole lot of effort to persuade Matt that a night out and a little fun would do him and James a world of good.

In fact Matt was kind of looking forwards to it at this point. It had been awhile since he had gone 'out' anywhere, and it had been even longer since he had attended any form of a party. Yes, it would be fun to have some fun for a change.

"Hey, man." Matt said, as he came into the living room rolling his sleeves up part way and greeting James with a nod.

"I'm not used to going to these things, is this ok or do you think this is a bit much?" He asked casually, moving his forearms out slightly in order to display his outfit to James.

Tag:@james, anyone.

(Ooc: I had James turn up at Matt's apartment because you said you'd have James to be with him in your next post, but if it's not what you had in mind I can edit it )

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Normally, James didn't do events - well he did if he had to... if he was forced to but generally he didn't do them... But after the events of the past few weeks Cal and certain other family and friends had persuaded him it was worth going out and just chilling for once and just enjoy an evening. And for once he didn't need to worry about his kids - they were back home in Canada at the moment.

James was suited up in his best - which he'd had his brother 'send over' (Rather, he had a friend with a helicopter who he paid to do the trip) with some other items he needed, well if he was moving back may as well get started with getting things sent over...

Clean shaven and hair freshly cut James didn't look too bad considering - he'd found some gear he'd actually left behind at his house that he found useful and had brought it along just in case.

He'd opted to car-pool with Matt, least then if Matt drank James could drive him home and just crash on the sofa, Arriving a little earlier than the agreed meet time James knocked on the front door.

"It's open."

James pushed open the door with his foot, as he juggled a box under one arm and a bag under the other - dropping them gently to the floor he pushed them to the side as he closed the door behind him and sought out Matt finding him in the living room

"Hey, man."

"Hey" James smiled and gave a nod.

"I'm not used to going to these things, is this ok or do you think this is a bit much?"

James pondered then approaching he reached over and loosened the tie just enough that it looked more natural "If you're going for the relaxed look, at least relax the tie" he grinned then stepped back "You're alright - It's not like they're gonna be looking" he shrugged then jerked a thumb towards the door "Thought I'd bring some stuff, just in case I need to crash here" he pocketed his hands and regarded Matt quietly.

[Matthew Cole]

After Lara finished her shift she dropped Fletch home so that he could change out of his work clothed. She went home herself to style her hair and change into her outfit. As cute as Lara looked in her scrubs, it was nice having an occasion to get dresses up for.

Once the pair had got themselves ready, they arrived at the museum.
By now everyone was arriving and the festivities of the party were getting into full swing.

Wanting to say hello to her Daddy, Lara made her way towards the art exhibition.
He had been protecting those paintings for so many years, working there as a part time as a security guard, and Lara knew that's where he would be.
And that's why he had come up with the idea of throwing a fund raiser, to keep the museum from losing their most prized paintings from the art exhibition after a series of budget cuts had been announced.

Lara looked beautiful in her yellow dress. A fact that did not escape her loving father as he noticed her arriving with her friend.

He smiled warmly and waved enthusiastically.

Lara grinned and waved back.
Her father had done a wonderful job in helping organize the fund raiser. The museum looked great, there were stylishly decorated tables of party food and punch, the ceiling had elegant fabric draping and the lighting looked beautiful, and as always Lara was very proud of him.

"Come and meet my dad." She offered Fletch.
She was defiantly a daddy's girl and she was looking forwards to introducing him to everyone.

Tag: @fletch , Anyone

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When Fletch arrived home he was instantly bombarded with questions from his daughter until he asked her if he wanted him to go to a party in scrubs, pacified Evie went back to the neighbour's opposite with Mikey - leaving Fletch to get ready.

Showering and shaving he decided on a black suit with a dark, navy blue shirt - leaving off the tie and the top two buttons undone and a white shirt underneath, and black shoes. Once he was done he did his hair and grabbed his long black overcoat. As he exited his daughter caught him in the hallway, gave him her approval and sent him off.

He met Lara outside and soon they were at the museum, and Fletch was glad that he had worn his best, cause it looked like everyone was in their best too!

He gazed around as he obediently followed Lara, well he didn't know everyone else did he?!

"Come and meet my dad."

He grinned at the idea, sure why not - he couldn't help but look around more as he followed her, sure he'd been to museums, exhibits etc before - but he wasn't the type usually, however experience of late had taught him to embrace new things and experience different things, besides - he could also report back to his kids and drag them along... maybe...

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Cal had arrived just moments before and was hovering nearby, waiting for signs of Lara and her guest - he decided to seek out the man of the hour, it was likely Lara would seek that person out and therefore was the easiest way to find her in all the crowd.

Reaching him he waited around until he spotted Lara and Fletch, wait Fletch had actually come?! He grinned and made his approach, keeping back slightly to allow Lara to greet him first.

[Lara DunCroft]

Lara led Fletch over to her father, Roger Barlow.

Roger was standing in front of his favorite painting, proudly wearing his name badge and burgundy uniform blazer.

She greeted him with a bright smile and a hug, "Hey Daddy. You all did a really great job, this place looks amazing."

"So do you." He replied with a smile of his own, admiring her dress.

Lara smiled at the comment before she looked round at Cal, who was just a few feet away.

Smiling, she waved to him and then motioned for him to come over as well, "I'm glad you could make it." She said, genuinely happy to see him there.

"This is my father, Roger Barlow. Dad, this is Fletch."

"Nice to meet you." Rodger said, shaking Fletches hand.

"And this is Detective Caleb Bordon." She said, politely motioning to Cal.

Rodger smiled and shook Cal's hand as well. "It's nice to meet you too, Detective."

Lara had talked about Cal fondly during the time she was a witness in one of his cases, and it was nice to put a face to the name.

Tag: @fletch , @cal , Anyone.

(Ooc: Oops, just noticed that I did my last Lara post in Matt's account by accident lol. Had to happen some time )

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"Hey Daddy. You all did a really great job, this place looks amazing."
"So do you."

As Lara addressed her dad and motioned Cal over Fletch and Cal shared a handshake and silent greeting before Lara addressed Cal

"I'm glad you could make it."

Cal gave a smile and a nod.

"This is my father, Roger Barlow. Dad, this is Fletch."

"Nice to meet you."
"Good to meet you too, Mr Barlow - place looks great" Fletch replied politely, shaking the older man's hand.

"And this is Detective Caleb Bordon." She said, politely motioning to Cal.

"It's nice to meet you too, Detective."
"Likewise, sir" Cal replied shaking Roger's hand firmly.

As Cal spotted some drinks trays going by he reached out taking two one for himself and Lara whilst Fletch grabbed two too. Cal held one out for Lara whilst Fletch handed one to Roger, well it was polite!

Fletch had to admit, maybe it was nice to get out sometimes.

((Shall we bring in the others now? Wesley Van De Camp @james and Matthew Cole ?))

[Wesley Van De Camp]

Wes spotted Lara and Rodger as the introductions with fletch and Cal were taking place.

He smiled and walked up to them with his hands in his pockets, "Hello." He said politely interjecting, letting Lara and Roger know he had arrived.

"You're here!" Lara gently exclaimed with a grin, before hugging him.

"It's good to see you, Wesley" Roger smiled, it had been a while.

"It's good to see you too, Uncle." Wes replied, as he gave Roger a light hug.

Lara turned to Fletch and Cal, "This is my cousin, Wesley Van De Camp. Wes, this is Fletch and Cal."

Wes gave a nod and smiled politely to each of the men, "Nice to make your acquaintance." He said, giving them each a firm but friendly hand shake.

Wesley had done a nice job putting his outfit together.
It was smart casual without making him stand out as a yuppie, but his good posture and refined English accent somewhat gave away his upper-class upbringing anyway.

(I thougth seeing as everyone is arriving that maybe Cal could see James and Matt come in and call them over? It's up to you )
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"Hello."

As the new arrival arrived and greeted Lara and Roger Fletch and Cal stood quietly waiting patiently.

"You're here!"
"It's good to see you, Wesley"
"It's good to see you too, Uncle."

"This is my cousin, Wesley Van De Camp. Wes, this is Fletch and Cal."

As Lara introduced them Fletch and Cal each shook his hand warmly.

"Nice to make your acquaintance."

"Same to you" Cal smiled before looking around and grinning, giving a large wave as he spotted Matt and his companion.

James nudged Matt "I think he's waving to you buddy" he said indicating in Cal's direction, they'd only just arrived and were making their way in - evidently they would want to find the person that invited them.

As a waiter paused in front of James with a tray of wine James shook his head "But got any Soda?" he asked and the man nodded handing him a different looking glass on the corner of his tray "Figured" he replied taking it gratefully "Thanks" at least in the room it wasn't too bad, just wine and champagne, not things like whiskey and all that.