A/N First of all I hold no claim to Covert Affairs. I just like to play with the characters.
Working off two Word Of The Day lists. My other option was netsuke-an intricately carved toggle to fasten a small container to a kimono sash.
YOU HAVE GOOD NEWS?
Dearth-noun-an inadequate supply; scarcity, lack
Some days it seemed there was hardly any good news to be found. If it wasn't the state of the economy then it was the on going wars or the soaring unemployment rate. The despairing state of the news could often lead to a despairing state of mind.
Annie had been searching high and low for tickets to the upcoming concert of Katia's favorite singer without any success. Now she sat at her favorite table in Allen's Tavern sipping a beer and watching Jai play darts while trying to come up with a replacement gift.
Auggie had joined her and gave her a big if not slightly inebriated grin. "Hey Annie," he whispered conspiratorially and passed four of the much coveted tickets across the table to her.
"You got them!" she exclaimed delightedly snatching them up to place safely in her purse. "Katia and Chloe will love you forever."
"I told you I had my sources," the tech op replied taking a sip of his beer.