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Loic gracefully accepts the medal, sets down his drink, puts on his reading glasses and examines it more carefully.
“What a kind gesture and such a lovely medal. I will make sure it is displayed in a place of honor. Please thank Tilapia, er, the people of Tilapia for me.”
Loic winces as he realizes how awkward that sounded. He takes out his handkerchief, which is clean, and carefully wraps up the coin, and places it in an inside pocket in his jacket, then take off his reading glasses.
“I perfectly understand that the Ambassador did not feel up to coming to both functions. I look forward to paying him a visit at the embassy on what will hopefully be a less somber occasion. If that is the case, it will be a happy union of duty and pleasure. Perhaps I will see you then, if your duties chance to have you in Eutopia City at that time.”
Loic shakes Vincent’s hand.
“The speech I gave was my own, but the memorial service was conducted with the blessing of the cabinet, so there are some other people in the UPE with which Tilapia should be able to work, not just me. What I said about Señor Vasquez was the truth. Everyone deserves that much. He was Eutopian for most or all of his life. It seems a bit presumptuous of people from the UPE to persist on referring to themselves as Eutopian. Admittedly, United Provincians doesn’t roll off the tongue, and “yoops” sounds derogatory. But Eutopian should be reserved for the island, like European applies to the continent. We are in no position to copy the cultural hegemony of the United States in claiming all of two continents in calling themselves Americans, while not applying to the same to Canadians, Mexicans, or Brazilians. But there I go babbling on. Did you have you have a chance to express your condolences to Miss Mulhoney? It looked like she needed a shoulder to cry on.”
Loic makes his way towards the exit, stopping frequently for a word with FLEA agents or ministry staff.
 

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Vincent cocks his head inquisitively as Loic mentions the blessing of the cabinet. He notices the conspicuous absence of any mention of the President, but says nothing. "Other people in Eutopia City for us to work with?" he says, musingly, glancing toward the President who was probably still talking about himself. Vincent chuckles. "Perhaps. We will see about that."

His interest piqued at Loic's discussion of the uses of the term Eutopian. "Yes, I see the logic in that, and the respect and compassion at the same time. I doubt it's an idea that will catch on though. All of our people are still too eager to look for the differences between us...and if all of us are Eutopian, then what are the, as you say, 'United Provincians'? Everyone needs a national identity, and to give all of us 'Eutopian' would sacrifice your own. Or some would say, impose it universally on others uneager to accept it. Such a quandry, even in simple words, no?

As for Miss Mulhoney, I have not spoken to her yet. I would extend Tilapia's condolences, but sadly I do not know what she looks like. If you would introduce me, I would express them." He looks at Loic expectantly behind his long hair.

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"Miss Mulhoney is the daughter of the Chief of Police of Eutopia City. She was sitting with him in the second row on the other side of the center aisle from where we were. I think they went home after the service. Her father was furious with PJ."
Loic takes out a business card, flips it over, writes down a phone number, and hands it to Vincent.
"Here's her number."
 

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Vincent accepts the number and tucks it into his pocket. "Gracias senor, perhaps I will call her then."

So, she couldn't even be bothered to come to the wake? How very tragic.

As the wake gradually broke up late in the evening, Vincent stepped outside and lit a cigarette. As he walked down the street back towards the embassy, he touched the business card to the lit cigarette and inhaled deeply, consuming the card in flame. When the number had disappeared completely, he dropped the card to the sidewalk and watched as it finished its paper feast, then stepped on it and squelched it out with his shoe. All that remained was a scattering of ash on the pavement, and Vincent walked on.

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*ML with a few "friends" enters for a night of good food and possibly fun*

Quiet in many of the taverns and pubs and restourants recently. maybe some coffee would fire people up more. oh well, anyone here for a card game?
 

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hey airmen!

up for a quick friendly game of poker?
 

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Bartender! lets keep the drinks flowing during the game ok?

*throughout this chit-chat ML makes sure the new airmen wins more then he loses in $$$*

So what do you think of being annexed by the army on behalf of the president?
 

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Bartender! lets keep the drinks flowing during the game ok?

*throughout this chit-chat ML makes sure the new airmen wins more then he loses in $$$*

So what do you think of being annexed by the army on behalf of the president?

"It's like going back to the old days"Darrell said, frustrated with the years of mistreatment towards military by the government. "When air arms were first founded, almost all of them were subordinate to the army. I mean, this is like going back to 1920's! Besides, i'm sure those pongos (OOC:AF slang for army members) just keep only ground attack running and put the rest of the air force budget to their own use!"
 

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The beautiful old pub windows of the Horse and the Trombone, imported from England, blow inward at incredible speed, carving the patrons within to ribbons. Blood and beer mix on the floor, but the building remains standing.

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