In The Black

Emily Jane is trying to relax in her bedroom.  That relaxation does not last for long as her door opens.  In a t-shirt and yoga pants, Emily looks over at the door with her hands relaxed behind her head, seeing her roommate, Wendy enter.

Wendy “Don’t worry, Wonderdog’s in my room.  You okay?”

Emily “I’m fine.  Just daydreaming.”

Wendy “Oh.”

Emily “How are you?”

Wendy “I’m okay.  I’m getting better.  The Blumel sisters next door were talking about getting together for poker night.  Maybe we can invite Joan!  She seems friendly.”

Emily “How did she enjoy the grand tour?”

Wendy “I think she liked it.”

Wendy takes a seat at the edge of the bed before lying down next to Emily who only looks on.

Emily “Yeah, just make yourself comfy.”

Wendy “I’m sorry.  You just come home sometimes and just hang out in your room.  You’ve been doing that a lot lately.”

They can both hear Wonderdog barking from across the hall.

Emily “I think your pet misses you.”

Without a second thought, Wendy leaves Emily behind, going back to her best friend.  Emily meanwhile simply waits for the go-ahead.  Soon, it will be time to check the safe house.

Dale Daring

Since her plane has touched down in Hong Kong, Dale Daring has had one mission.  That mission is to keep an eye on an American magazine journalist named Leslie Rapids.  She wishes to keep her distance while still observing her movements.  So far, there has been little to report.  She has interviewed some fashion designers in the city and is now enjoying dinner with other tourists foreign to China.

Dale attempts to mingle along with the other tourists as well while still keeping her distance.  There is a group conversation taking place among other Americans at a table and while somewhat engaging, Dale is still wanting to keep her eye on Leslie.

At one point, Dale looks over and sees her enjoying her meal.  Moments later, she looks back over at the same table and notices that she has vanished.  Calling for her check, Dale stands from the table looks around.  Being close to a window at this point is helpful as she sees the journalist climb into a taxi cab.  Dale will have to act fast to keep up.