Dorian accepted the lighter with a nod. “Thank you.” And lit up his cigar— a beer, a cigar and a night in a casino, all that was left was the noir music. “Here you go.” He returned the lighter to lady that gave it to him. One might say that it’s not polite to smoke indoors but he was sure that the casino will let one do almost anything if it meant they’ll stay another hour or two. It has been both fascinating and boring to scout the place. His phone pinged, taking him out of his mission, it was a text from his kid, which he replied quickly.
He glanced at the woman next to him and paused, she seemed familiar but couldn’t place it exactly. Not a target, maybe he has seen her somewhere that had no relations to his work. His curiosity got the better of him, at the end. “Did you manage to win tonight?”
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Frankie finished her glass and placed it back on the bar, tapping the rim with two fingers to indicate a refill. The blonde smiled at the bartender as a way to thank him when he came and replaced her empty glass with a filled one. Unlike her first drink, Frankie paid more attention to this one, noting the liquid's dark brown, tea-like color. She then took the glass in her right hand and swirled it until some of the liquid coated the sides. She brought the glass closer to her nose, took a whiff of her drink, and then a sip. Macallan 25. When the man beside her returned her lighter, Frankie gave him a polite nod and a smile. She placed the lighter on the bar just in case it’d be needed again.
"In more ways than one," she answered matter-of-factly. "I always do. I only came tonight cause I knew I'd win. Yourself?"
Dorian had no interest in the chips in front of him, the only reason he played in the casino currently was to blend in. Sometimes he would lose, sometimes win, he didn’t really care if he lost or gain money here— he had far better and entertaining options for that. Dorian ordered a drink from the walking waiter, because casinos were built to be bright, always alive with the idea that there’s no need to leave and instead one could stay and spend all the money in the world, which Dorian had due to his very specific work.
But this wasn’t his first choice when it came to spending money, however, one must do a lot of things for the sake of work. Finally cashing out, Dorian drowned the last of his drink and went to the bar, ordering a beer for now. A beer and cigar sounded like the perfect thing to do while he waited, but just his luck that his lighter has stopped working suddenly. “Got a light?” He asked the person next to him.
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She’d been there for quite some time now, a hefty pile of chips neatly stacked in front of her. Frankie’s leaned back in her chair, her eyes scanning her opponents' faces, including that of her potential client who, no matter how hard he tried, couldn’t hide his glee from her. The guy upped the ante, and Frankie’s prediction was more or less confirmed. Don’t play the odds, play the man. Her hand was shit, but she went all in anyway. The other men folded, and 2 minutes later, her target followed suit. Easily rattled, she thought before revealing that she had won the game with a lousy hand. Needless to say, she was on cloud 9. She’d just won a lot of money and a new client.
Frankie told her associate to deal with the cash out before heading down to the bar. She ordered her single malt and hopped onto one of the stools. Frankie couldn’t wait to tell her partners that she’d just signed a new client worth a hell of a lot more than what she’d won tonight. When her drink came, she thanked the bartender and took a sip. Not as good as her usual, but not too bad. She was just about to take another sip when the man next to her asked if she had a lighter on her. Frankie's not a regular smoker, but she always has a light and a cigarette in her purse because, at events like these, the two could be an effective conversation opener.
"Sure," she answered while opening her purse and fishing out her Zippo. "Be my guest."
* ◟ : 〔 rosamund pike , cis female + she / her 〕 damn ! is that FRANCESCA “FRANKIE" AGARD ? last i heard they were making a name for themselves as a MANAGING PARTNER / LAWYER FOR AGARD , DELOACHE , MCGILLIS . i heard that the FORTY - ONE year old is a bit MERCILESS but can also be FAIR . sometimes you can hear them humming DÉMONS by ANGÈLE & DAMSO , though people mostly associate them with A COMMANDING PRESENCE , IMPECCABLE STYLE , UNBREAKABLE WINNING STREAK .
BASICS
Name: Francesca Agard
Nicknames/Alias: Frankie
Face Claim: Rosamund Pike
Age: 41
Gender: Cis-female
Sexuality: Heterosexual
P.O.B: London, United Kingdom
D.O.B: March 22nd, 1981
Current Residence: Upper East Side, Manhattan, NYC
Occupation: Managing Partner at Agard, Deloache, Mcgillis
Language: English, French, Italian, German, Dutch, Mandarin
Fields of Law: Corporate & Securities Law, Sports and Entertainment Law, Tax Law, International Law
FAMILY
Father: Lord Damian Agard, 8th Earl of Leicester
Father's Occupation: Diplomat
Mother: Lady Fiona Agard, Countess of Leicester
Mother's Occupation: Socialite
Sibling(s): Older Brother (45), Older Brother (43)
OCCUPATION
Name: Agard, Deloache, McGillis
Address: 375 Park Ave, New York, NY 10022, USA
Position: Managing Partner
Specialization(s): Corporate & Securities Law, Tax Law, Intellectual Property Law, International Law
Notable Client(s): Max Verstappen (Formula One), Amar'e Stoudemire (NBA), Singapore Airlines (outside counsel, Airlines), Izabel Goulart (model), Luann de Lesseps (TV personality)
PLOTLINES (click on a plotline for a more in-depth take - wip)
Frankie is a diplomat's daughter. She moved around quite a lot as a kid and that made her a polyglot. She's lived in Singapore, Hong Kong, The Netherlands, and Paris.
Frankie moved to Washington D.C after graduating from Sorbonne when her father was appointed British Ambassador to the United States. Frankie saw an opportunity to attend the world's most prestigious law school and decided to tag along
Frankie attended Harvard Law School and graduated magna cum laude, obtaining her J.D degree. Years later, she went to Yale and obtained an L.L.M degree.
Frankie is a lawyer. Practicing law had always been her goal in life. The reason behind this is that Frankie believes that being a lawyer means having power and Frankie is driven by power. She believes that lawyers always have the upper hand despite the challenges that come with the job. Frankie loves the fight and she loves winning those fights even more.
Frankie clerked for 2 judges. First, at The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and then for the Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg at The United States Supreme Court.
Frankie worked at prestigious law firms in New York like Skadden and made partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz before leaving and starting her own firm with two other partners
Frankie practices law in many fields, but her specialties are in Corporate & Securities Law, Sports and Entertainment Law, Tax Law, and International Law.
Despite having lived in the US for so long, Frankie maintained her Received Pronunciation British accent and British values.
Frankie is an ambivert but leans more towards introversion. She's been told to have no empathy and is cold as ice. Even her smile feels cold and insincere. She has been described as unfriendly and unapproachable, but she is cordial.
Frankie values loyalty more than anything. Earning her loyalty is difficult, but when she gives it to you, it knows no bound. However, if you break said loyalty, you may not be able to earn it back ever. No second chances.
Frankie has a dark side. She's killed someone in the past and removed any evidence. She didn't regret it and if she had to do it again, she would.
MOST-WANTED CONNECTIONS
Deloache: Frankie's friend and fellow name partner at Agard, Deloache, McGillis. The two met and became friends during their tenure at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz.
McGillis: Frankie's friend and fellow name partner at Agard, Deloache, McGillis. Frankie met McGillis at Yale when she was pursuing her L.L.M.
Associate: Someone she trusts and works closely together
Lawyers at Agard, Deloache, McGillis: any lawyers! Agard, Deloache, McGillis is New York's number 1 law firm in New York. People are dying to work there, but only the best of the best from Ivy League Schools can get in.
Clients
People at the District Attorney's Office: Frankie's very famous in New York, most well-known for her winning streak. She needs an opponent who can match her skills and abilities. She made quite a name for herself during her time at the DA's office.
Disclaimer!!
This Character is written by Gerri for crimeshq and is based on these fictional characters: Harvey Specter, Samantha Wheeler, Jessica Pearson, Diane Lockhart, Olivia Pope, Blair Waldorf, Amy Elliot Dunne, Marla Grayson, Victoria Vinciguerra.
