the stranger ([personal profile] tactician) wrote in [community profile] circle72012-05-22 08:46 pm

The Waiting Room

Being led to the waiting room was more akin to being brought on a full-scale tour of the floor than any beeline route. The layout of the Senator's office was linear in nature, with one winding passage through the space that passed by nearly every single room in succession, designed probably with the mindset that a person could follow only one path and turn off into their desired destination sooner or later. It was aesthetically and theoretically sound, but architecturally and practically wasteful, making it perfect for a politician.

At the very end, two large polished doors, painted to look like archaic mahogany (if that species still existed in this day and age). They glistened with the evidence of a very good cleaning crew and swung inwards to reveal a square, stately room, lit in the center by a low-hanging crystal chandelier. An ornamental rug lay on the ground, covering most of the floor space, and upon it rested two plush couches and a low coffee table, adorned with a contemporary vase of some sort. The couches, made of black leather, shone dully in the warm light, and atop one of them was the Senator's secretary, sitting cross-legged with a cigarette hanging from two of his fingers.

Weiler looked up as the doors opened, raising a brow minutely when he saw who entered. He then put out his light on the nearby ashtray and swept himself to his feet in one fluid motion. "General," he greeted, voice smooth despite the vice. When addressing military personnel, it was best to be militant - being to-the-point would suffice. "The Senator is waiting for you in his personal office space. He assured me that you would appreciate the privacy."
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[personal profile] aphelionix 2012-05-25 03:27 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yes, thank you for that," he whispered back sarcastically. Locke settled a hand on Weiler's arm. "I'm lucky she left her whip behind."
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[personal profile] aphelionix 2012-05-25 03:34 pm (UTC)(link)
"Never disagreed with you there. By the way, you can call me Nicholas."
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[personal profile] aphelionix 2012-05-25 03:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Locke leaned back, to make sure his frown was seen.

"No."
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[personal profile] aphelionix 2012-05-25 03:53 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's absolutely ridiculous."
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[personal profile] aphelionix 2012-05-25 09:10 pm (UTC)(link)
"If by 'creative' you mean 'out of the question', then yes."
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[personal profile] aphelionix 2012-05-25 09:27 pm (UTC)(link)
"Better," he said, satisfied. "Well, Milo. I better get ready for my verbal beating." Locke leaned in, giving him a peck on the cheek.
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[personal profile] aphelionix 2012-05-25 09:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Locke smiled and returned to his military posture.

"See you at dinner."