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[pieta_md]

The ball was still in full swing, and Catherine was leaning against a tee, sipping wine and feeling a pleasant buzz. She hadn't lied to Carson-- underneath the lovely dress the box had given her, she wasn't wearing anything at all

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[ata_beckett]

Carson also hadn't lied when he said that they wouldn't stay long. He was polite, and he fully intended to mingle for a wee bit before stealing away back to the compound.

He had mingled, he had enjoyed the wine, and now he stood behind Catherine, quiet for a moment before he kissed her just below her ear.

"Hullo,"

[pieta_md]

"Hi there," said Catherine, sighing softly and contentedly as he kissed her. "Are you having a good time? I've been watching to see if Valentine tries to crash the party or if he stays in the office like a good boy."

[ata_beckett]

"Somethin' tells me that if Valentine wants t'come to the party, there's not much that'll stop him." Carson said, with a small laugh. Somehow, he thought that Valentine might be the end of both of them one day.

[pieta_md]

"Mmm," agreed Catherine. "You're probably right, but he can take care of himself." She leaned back against him. "And you're back, so he's not first in my thoughts at the moment."