Jack even goes so far as to allow his fingertips to brush against James's lips as he steals the cigarette back, and James can't help his little chuff of laughter at that. Persistent and skilled, it seems. If James was a lesser man, he might entertain relenting and going out for a tea... coffee... water with him.
But as it is, he's not. And enticing thought the prospect is, it really wouldn't be cricket. Besides, he hasn't a clue who Jack is, other than his criminal record, and all things considered, that probably isn't the best of places to start.
'You've got that court paper; as far as I'm concerned, you're a defendant. Sorry, but that's the way it is.'
He can't resist a dig at Jack's comment, though, and his mouth pulls itself over to one side of his face. 'And if you were to say you were conducting a government poll thing, I'd have to ask what sort of government would employ you.'
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Date: 2008-10-16 09:43 am (UTC)But as it is, he's not. And enticing thought the prospect is, it really wouldn't be cricket. Besides, he hasn't a clue who Jack is, other than his criminal record, and all things considered, that probably isn't the best of places to start.
'You've got that court paper; as far as I'm concerned, you're a defendant. Sorry, but that's the way it is.'
He can't resist a dig at Jack's comment, though, and his mouth pulls itself over to one side of his face. 'And if you were to say you were conducting a government poll thing, I'd have to ask what sort of government would employ you.'