Breakfast and Talk

JP with mdman, Redsword, Jaxx l, Trustno1 and Cindy

Agent Powers gave Sung a smolder and a pause before he asked, "Who is Honey?"

Ekaterina held in her smirk as she knew Agent Powers missed the joke.

Alyssa smiled at the joke, "Max here was nice enough to cook breakfast, if you want some." She said to both Sung and Dahlia.

"Powers cooks? Is it safe?" said Sung chuckling as he walked to the dining area. "That was nice Powers. What do you have for this old man?" asked Sung.

Agent Powers pointed at the spread on the table which had pancakes with fresh fruit topping, cheese omelets, toasted beagles, bacon and French toast. He also made fresh fruit juices, gourmet coffee, chai tea and assorted condiments for the for and drinks. Agent Powers swallowed his food before he asked Dahlia, "If you're still hungry I can make something kosher. The princess gave me some recipes in case you wanted something in particular.”

“Whatever you can put together, Agent Powers,” Dahlia felt agreeable in the new surroundings. “I’m famished. We didn’t get a chance at breakfast this morning, a rather rude awakening.”

“I’ll help you with your things,” Choi commented.

“Thank you Yeong,” Dahlia affirmed. “That is most appreciated.”

Choi went to the SUV and gathered much of Dahlia’s things, leaving some for her to carry. When they were alone at the SUV, “The room directly across from mine is open,” he stated with a grin.

“How did we manage that?” She asked with a sly grin.

"What's for breakfast?" Sartre asked as he entered the kitchen.

Alyssa gestured at the table, "All of that." She finished with her own plate of food, but got some more coffee. "Does everyone want to do the meeting now or after breakfast?" She was fine either way. Not exactly a need to be in a hurry, but the hacker did know some might be curious.

Agent Powers nodded as he got up and began making a few kosher breakfast meals for Dahlia since she was waiting on him.

Dahlia returned after she and Choi offloaded her belongings in the bedroom across from his. She would organize things later, after the meeting.

“I think I have everything,” Dahlia said thoughtfully, “but if you need anything, perhaps we can go get it?”

“That should probably wait until after the meeting,” Choi suggested.

Alyssa hadn't gotten a response to her question, she shrugged figuring people just wanted to do it later. She grabbed her coffee and said, "I'll be in the living room when people want to join me for the meeting. I have some things I need to do first." She went up to her room and grabbed her laptop before going back downstairs to the living room.

In the living room:

Choi walked in with his chai. He sat in one of the comfortable armchairs. Sinking into the seat, he sighed.

“While they’re eating,” Yeong suggested, “What do you think Little Redheaded Hacker?”

Alyssa looked up at Choi and asked, "Depends, what do I think about what?" She smiled slightly.

“Well,” Choi expressed with a deep breath, “you’re the logical one. According to the Council of Venice, they want us permanently working together. Do you believe this group of very different individuals can continue their success and work together?”

"Hmm..." Alyssa seemed to ponder that for a bit. "Yes, but only if we can learn to all trust each other. With me, you and Sung earned that trust. The Templar just haven't been around long enough to have that opportunity, once they get a chance will see how it goes." Alyssa paused, then added. "I'm not one to usually hold my tongue, but I have been regarding Enu-Ji, if you want to know the biggest obstacle to us working as a cohesive unit, it might be her. She doesn't trust anyone who's not a Dragon and even then, it seems iffy. Except Sung. She doesn't really seem to want to be a part of the group. I will give her credit, the last meeting she was at, she was far more willing to work with the group than against it, so, if that sticks then we'll all be headed in the right direction." Well, she was just being honest.

Choi chuckled, taking a sip of the chai. He remembered the nickname Sartre had given Eun-Ji: the Emerald Dragon. “I don’t think Eun-Ji liked the name your partner gave to her.”

“Tell me what you think about the case,” he asked.

Alyssa had to think - what name, then remembered, "Well, it's not an insult." She shrugged, not really getting the problem. Dragons were the green, an Emerald is a beautiful rare green gem. Alyssa wouldn't be upset if someone called her a sapphire Illuminati.

"I think the case is going to require a lot of caffeine and, possibly, some aspirin." Alyssa joked. "I've found some things out and we were all so focused on the Vamps but, as it turns out, they probably aren't the enemy.”

“Really?” Choi responded with an eyebrow raised. “Who would be the enemy, then?”

"I'll explain everything at the meeting." Alyssa said. "But the threat I received was from a different group and the cryptic text from yet another group.”

After Agent Powers made some kosher food for Dahlia he put them on the table for her and went back to his seat eating.

Ekaterina gave him a pleasant smile as he was attentive to the team's needs. She planned on telling him when they were alone later on.

Dahlia thanked Agent Powers. She looked at Kat. “So, what did you guys do with your free time last night?”

In the living room, Choi replied to Alyssa. “Fair enough. It’s important we all hear the same information.” He chuckled, “You didn’t work all night when we had some down time, did you?”

Alyssa grinned and shook her head, "No, I didn't really work at all. However, it tends to find me. I went on a date. So, what did you do with your time." Alyssa looked up as Peter arrived.

Sartre was excited to begin putting things together. He followed the hacker into the living room, wanting to hear her theories.[

“Oh,” Choi said with a sense of excitement. “I went dancing.”

In the Kitchen:

Kat gave Dahlia a sly smile as she answered, "Oh just a pleasant conversation about our hobbies and such. How about yourself?" Ekaterina knew where this was going but she preferred to keep a low profile on her getting intimate with Agent Powers.

“Choi actually took me to dinner and dancing,” Dahlia announced. “It was an enjoyable evening. And Choi was quite the gentleman.”

Ekaterina smiled elegantly as she replied, "Oh how fun. It sounds like you really enjoyed it. I'd love to go one day but I have to watch out for those internet content creators putting my face online. Each time I get caught my family lectures me for weeks.”

“Poor Kat,” Dahlia empathized, “if it weren’t for the paparazzi, you could really have a fun life. Agent Powers, the blintz soufflé is excellent. The girl who lands you is going to be so spoiled.”

Agent Powers cocked his head to the side with a confused expression. He didn't understand what Dahlia was referring to since he hardly had any knowledge on relationships, especially the lingo. As it was he was still trying to register that he and Ekaterina got intimate. He replied, "Ummm your welcome but I am not a pilot, so the only landing I have done is from a parachute."

Ekaterina tried not to giggle at his response then she replied, "I'll explain it later Mr. Powers.”

As the others were going to the living room Ekaterina finished her breakfast and looked at Agent Powers as he was clearly eating for five people. She smiled at him and asked, "Shall we move to the living room for the meeting Mr. Powers?"

Agent Powers swallowed the last of his food and swallowed down his juice and coffee before he nodded and gave her a smolder before replying, "Yes." Then the two made their way to the living room.