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[allaboveboard]

Right, well, given how none of you have put a bullet through my head yet, or somesuch, I suppose bit of an apology's in order. Or so I'm told. (And before anyone asks, I'm the one as stood in for your friend a bit back.) Terribly sorry, you know.

Also I'm working here now. Sure you're all thrilled.

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[andwhatisthis]

...You're soundin' familiar.

Why'd someone want t' shoot you?

[allaboveboard]

Oh, hallo, it's the boyfriend.

[andwhatisthis]

Fucking hell.

You got hired?

[allaboveboard]

Got it. You know, you people have got huge salaries. Almost takes away from the indignity of a steady job.

[juilliard_vichy]

My, isn't Hayes the amazing recruitment officer. Tell me, did he turn purple when you saw him?

[allaboveboard]

No, pity. Why, does he usually?

[juilliard_vichy]

He's been known to, although I've only observed the effect once, and there were special circumstances. For instance, he was carrying me at the time.

And what do they call you, my dear mystery impersonator? Or do you take on the names of your victims?

[allaboveboard]

... Dare I ask?

Oh, if I made a habit of it, I might. But no. Ian Aldridge, pleasure's all mine, etc. And that's my name when I'm at home, so feel privileged.

[justifiesmeans]

Hello there. By what strange change of events have you come to be employed by T.H.E.Y.?

[allaboveboard]

Minor theft, and then your lady in charge being very forgiving, apparently. Hello to you too.