#m.jones thread

Miles ran his fingers across the keyboard in front of him. He didn't need something new, but he wanted it. He needed something to wash away the guilt he felt after the memorial. He wasn't to blame for everything that happened, but he didn't know where it ended. The Veil had used him, and he knew he needed to get to the bottom of things. He looked to the person beside him and smiled. "Did you want to look at something too? I feel bad you came all the way here with me."

Miles looked at his phone as it buzzed, and he could feel his body go numb. He knew the call would come soon to tell him to prepare some kind of statement if the text went to enough people. He picked up his glass and drained it. "Seems like the right time to get another, doesn't it?" He smiled at the person beside him as he lifted his hand to signal the bartender.

The Grove was always a spot to go and enjoy a few minutes of fresh air during the middle of his day. Maybe he'd stop and grab a book on his way back to the office, but he wanted to enjoy the garden for a few minutes. "The flowers came in nice, didn't they?"

Miles knocked on the open door and pushed it open with a smile. He needed something to get his mind off what was happening and working on a computer sounded like the best thing to him. "You still needing that computer help?"

"I hope you managed to score a good seat for the evening." Miles smiled as he moved to stand beside Giselle and look out at the packed venue. He had nothing to do with the seating arrangements, but there was nothing worse than sitting with someone you disliked. "I'm glad to see you here. You look stunning tonight."

Miles moved through the crowd with a drink in his hand. He had planned on placing a bet on the race, but after looking at the cars he wasn't so sure anymore. "Any idea where the betting is set up? Or did I pass it already?"

The car show was more crowded than he thought it might be. Maybe no one had anything better to do, but he wondered how many really cared about the cars. He had seen a few people checking out different ones, but he couldn't tell what they were interested in. "See anything you've liked so far?"