The Charity

The House

Clare Dawson gets an intriguing email from Vernon:

Hello Ms. Dawson,

I'm an assistant at your public relations firm. There is a charity event coming up on January 25, we think you should attend. You will help raise money for your favorite charity and get to meet other like-minded individuals in entertainment. The gathering is at Le Jardin de Russie 1430 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028. Arrive before 5pm. Dinner will be served at 6:30pm.

Thank you,

Vernon

She only hired a PR firm on the urge of her manager who was suggested by family when she did her first small acting job last year. The job paid more than she expected and lead to other small roles which mostly got cut from feature films. Clare still got paid for the work, so although it was disappointing it wasn't devastating. Her family was more upset than her, roles got cut. Princess decided to attend the event. She thought she might even get some connections to help her get another acting job. It doesn't hurt to mingle a little.

On the date stated in the email Clare arrived at Le Jardin de Russie at 4:30pm. After following the signs to parking she walked to the front entrance to climb the stairs wearing an off the rack red cocktail dress with the six-inch Jimmy Choo shoes your manager bought her for these occasions. Two men in tuxes open the doors. Walking in, her breath is just taken away by the space.

Ellen Page says, "What's up buttercup."

Trying to keep your cool she smiled saying, "Not a thing at all, for now."

Ellen Page says, "cool, I'm Ellen. I don't think I've ever seen you at one of these things before."

You say, "I'm Clare, it's my first time at one of these, Ellen."

Chris Evans nudges Tom Hiddleston with a mischievous grin on his face.

Evans says, "What do you think? I know Ellen can be a real bitch, but you think I could fuck the new girl." He laughs and tosses some peanuts in his mouth from a bowl on the bar counter as he holds a beer with the other hand.

Tom Hiddleston says, "That's the last thing on my mind." 

Chris Evans says, "You're no fun. Charity functions are only good if you can get a little something out of it for yourself."

Tom Hiddleston shakes his head annoyed with his immature past co-worker. Robert Downey Jr walks over to them bottled of water in hand.

Robert says, "How are you gentlemen this evening? Not planning to get into any trouble, are you Chris?"

Chuckling Tom says, "You know he has already picked out a victim."

Chris Evans says, "Hey, she is not a victim when she consents. I do have rules at these functions."

Robert says, "And from what I've seen they are very loose rules."

Putting on a serious voice Chris Evans says, "But they are rules."

Clare can't believe the people she is seeing here already. She excuses herself to go get a drink at the bar. She is so nervous as she walks trying not to look nervous. She does eventually have to introduce yourself to these people.

Whispering in Tom Hiddleston's ear Chris Evans says, "Here comes my Princess. She will fucking eat that shit up."

Tom Hiddleston rolls his eyes. All of them smile as Clare gets closer. She asked the bar tender for a rum and coke before saying anything. Maybe it will make her not sound so star struck. Before she even gets a sip of the liquid courage Evans introduces himself.