[He wasn't lying about being one of the older people there, but he was dressed very sharply which would make her look good. She was stunning and he was in no way regretting this spontaneous decision.]
[Shelby took compliments about her appearance in stride because she got them often, usually from fanboys who wanted to hit on her or otherwise prejudge her. But she could tell he was sincere.]
I'm sure that will change once I find where the pizza is at this party.
[She chuckled and slipped her arm into his. It would give him a glimpse of the IndyCar logo tattooed on the inside of her wrist.]
There's a car waiting outside that will take us over. It can take you back, too, whenever you need to leave.
[Said black town car was parked at the curb and she personally greeted the driver by name before getting into the backseat. Shelby was very well-mannered.]
So what is it you do, that you don't mind hooking up with strangers to go to random parties?
I am a lawyer actually. To be technical I am the Bureau Chief Assistant District Attorney, working with Special Victims. Lawyer is just a lot easier to say. [He spoke as he slipped into the car with her.]
[She chuckled, to her that would be some version of hell.] Then I picked well, because that's both of us who can't afford to do something dumb in public.
All I have to brag about is a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech. [One of the best schools in the country for that purpose, if he knew that.]
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You look absolutely stunning.
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[Shelby took compliments about her appearance in stride because she got them often, usually from fanboys who wanted to hit on her or otherwise prejudge her. But she could tell he was sincere.]
I'm sure that will change once I find where the pizza is at this party.
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There's a car waiting outside that will take us over. It can take you back, too, whenever you need to leave.
[Said black town car was parked at the curb and she personally greeted the driver by name before getting into the backseat. Shelby was very well-mannered.]
So what is it you do, that you don't mind hooking up with strangers to go to random parties?
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All I have to brag about is a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech. [One of the best schools in the country for that purpose, if he knew that.]