Entrance Post

[forever-england.livejournal.com]

And so. There's a very well dressed gentleman standing by the door to Milliways - naturally enough, he has a rather surprised expression on his face.

He's not wearing a tuxedo and there are no gorgeous women draping themselves over him. No vodka martini or Walther PPK in his hand either - in fact, he thinks he was about to get fired. So maybe he's a bit relieved to find himself here. He just wishes he knew where 'here' is.

James Bond is in the bar.

Comments

[forever-england.livejournal.com]

'Cos mun has to do the name thing once tonight...

He smiles at the man. 'My name's Bond. James Bond. And yes, I just got here - but the door seems to have disappeared and there's no one behind the bar to ask how I get out again. I'm late for a meeting with my boss. Don't know how I got here in the first place.'

[agreathunter.livejournal.com]

Well, Locke has certainly heard of James Bond, but he's not in the business of *flailsquee*.

"I think you're bound," he states simply.

[forever-england.livejournal.com]

And Bond would be grateful for that if he knew that he was known at all.

'Bound?' He eyes Locke with resignation. 'That sounds unpleasantly confining. You mean I can't leave?'

[agreathunter.livejournal.com]

He nods. "You're here until the bar lets you go."

[forever-england.livejournal.com]

He sighs. 'Are you bound, if I may ask? Do you know what people do while they have to stay?'

[agreathunter.livejournal.com]

"I'm not bound, no, but usually people who are bound stay in one of the rooms upstars. Bar?" He looks at the wooden Bar in front of him. "Can I have a room key for Mr. Bond here, please?"

And behold! A nice, shiny key appears on the bar surface.

[forever-england.livejournal.com]

He laughs at the sudden appearance - and by the fact that the key is embossed with a clear 007.

'That's interesting. The bar's a clever thing, I see.' He picks it up and slides it into his pocket. 'And does one order drinks the same way? Let me get you one.'

[agreathunter.livejournal.com]

He nods. "I already have one, thanks."

[forever-england.livejournal.com]

He shrugs and gets himself a straight whiskey. 'Where are you from Mr. Locke?'

[agreathunter.livejournal.com]

"An island on the Pacific."

[ ooc: sorry about the slow tags...but now Vertigo is on, so I have an excuse now. ;p ]

[forever-england.livejournal.com]

That's strange. He sounds like a regular American. He doesn't pry though because he's a firm believer in a man's business being his own. Locke would have said something different if he wanted him to know.

'And you come and go as you please? Sounds like you have a good thing going - the choice between an island and a magical bar.' He tips his glass in a small salute. 'Sounds good.'

[agreathunter.livejournal.com]

"I don't like this bar."

[forever-england.livejournal.com]

That can't go without being questioned. Bond raises an eyebrow. 'May I ask why not?'

[agreathunter.livejournal.com]

"I tend to prefer the island."

[forever-england.livejournal.com]

Fair enough. The man doesn't want to explain so he won't push it. 'Well, islands are nice. Especially if they're beautiful, which I understand most Pacific ones are.'

[agreathunter.livejournal.com]

Well, it's John. He'll explain when he thinks it's the right time just like his canon!.

"Yes. This particular island isn't ordinary. We crashed there--me and about 40 other survivors. I believe we crashed there for a purpose. To learn."

[forever-england.livejournal.com]

Bond's mun must be the only person in the world not to have seen Lost yet *sigh*

'Oh, I see.' He's not the most existential man there is but allows that other people may be. 'I suppose surviving a crash would be quite a learning experience in itself. And you find you gain more from being there than here?'

[agreathunter.livejournal.com]

"Yes. The bar's more of a distraction, at least to the people who come here from the island."

[forever-england.livejournal.com]

'So is there a permanent entry point from the island to here? I suppose it's convenient if you want a spot of civilisation but I can understand that it'll scatter the people a bit.'

[agreathunter.livejournal.com]

"There is. A friend of mine pointed it out to me."

[forever-england.livejournal.com]

'Is there hope you'll be picked up off the island? Do you even know where it is?'

[agreathunter.livejournal.com]

John simply sips his beer.

He's evasive like that.

[forever-england.livejournal.com]

He smiles and sips at his own drink. He's alright with people holding their silence, respecting that sometimes men don't wish to speak. And he finds he kind of likes Locke, even if he doesn't understand the exact reasons behind his evasiveness.

He is tired though and needs to sleep. So he finishes his drink and turns to the quiet older man. 'I want to thank you for your assistance Mr. Locke. I must go but I hope we get the chance to speak again.'

[agreathunter.livejournal.com]

Locke smiles. "It's not a problem. I'm not in the bar often, but if I am feel free to say hello. The rooms are over there," he points to the stairs, "if you're curious."

[forever-england.livejournal.com]

Due to the wonders of millitime, he has a key! Got room 007 and everything.

'I'll be sure to say hello next time you're around. Good evening to you.' He inclines his head slightly, then moves to the stairs to find his room.