[for ray__k and victoria_gray]

[benton_fraser]

Fraser phoned Ray and Miss Gray with the pertinent details, finding himself connected to a message service each time and unable to forbear wondering if only a single call would have been strictly necessary. The restaurant had been recommended by the Consulate's executive secretary, and he arrived early the following afternoon, feeling somewhat

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[ray__k]

"Hey, buddy," Ray said cheerfully, entering the restaurant with Victoria. He'd been in a particularly good mood since his night spent drinking with Alan and he grinned at Fraser at he took a seat at the table.

"Nice place," he said, eyebrow raised as he looked around. "Kinda ... fancy."

[benton_fraser]

Fraser stood, smiling in return, very nearly beaming, as they took their seats. "Hello, Ray. Miss Gray." He found her altogether stunning in person, and it might even have showed a bit, but he was nothing but pleased for his friend's good fortune.

"It is, isn't it? I hope you don't mind. I thought it might be, ah..." A special occasion, he meant to say, but he didn't want to make either of them uncomfortable. He really wasn't sure exactly where their relationship stood.

"I thought there was no harm in making the most of it while we're in town," he finished, sitting down. Oh, yes, that was Fraser, the international advocate of living it up.

[ray__k]

"Nah, it's great. I feel kinda under dressed, y'know." He gestured to his jeans and t-shirt, then shrugged, grinning at Fraser.

"Good, though, Frase. Greatness."

[victoria_gray]

She grinned and Fraser. He was wearing flannel to lunch, what's not to love. "It's a lovely restaurant."

She looks at Ray and smiles. "You look fine."