[ He gives Peter's arm a pat and wanders away, making his way towards the woman. That side of the room is a bit crowded, so it's not all that odd when he bumps into her- purely by accident, of course. He makes an apology, and she assures him that it's fine.
The conversation goes from there, and seems to go well. Charlie makes her laugh once or twice, and whatever story he's telling actually draws a few more listeners. Really, this is the most familiar thing he's encountered since he wound up on this side of the galaxy (aside from waking up next to Peter, which has become the most wonderful sort of familiar he can think of in recent memory). He's in his element here, and he knows how to work a crowd.
And when a few of the other guests disperse, he pulls the woman aside and asks her something in low tones. She nods, and motions for him to follow her. They disappear into the kitchens.
A short while later, Charlie reappears and relocates Peter. ]
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Don't start any fights while I'm gone.
[ He gives Peter's arm a pat and wanders away, making his way towards the woman. That side of the room is a bit crowded, so it's not all that odd when he bumps into her- purely by accident, of course. He makes an apology, and she assures him that it's fine.
The conversation goes from there, and seems to go well. Charlie makes her laugh once or twice, and whatever story he's telling actually draws a few more listeners. Really, this is the most familiar thing he's encountered since he wound up on this side of the galaxy (aside from waking up next to Peter, which has become the most wonderful sort of familiar he can think of in recent memory). He's in his element here, and he knows how to work a crowd.
And when a few of the other guests disperse, he pulls the woman aside and asks her something in low tones. She nods, and motions for him to follow her. They disappear into the kitchens.
A short while later, Charlie reappears and relocates Peter. ]
So, business first, or pleasure?