Boston Museum of Art & Antiquities – main entrance 10am
The Boston Museum of Art & Antiquities was a large white stone building like other museums across the world. It had a grand entrance with large steps up to the entrance. Had parked up around the corner and walked up to the entrance already in their characters. Nate was dressed in a simple business suit. Hardison was wearing normal cloths to blend into the rest of the visitors as a member of the public. Sophie was dressed in a designer black dress with a smart vintage Chanel blazer and pearl jewellery dressed as the Duchess. Parker was already complaining about being uncomfortable dressed in a smart professional blue dress and blazer. She was wearing a pair of glasses, had her hair down, and neatly curled to frame her face. Eliot was dressed in a three-piece suit; his hair was pulled back in a simple ponytail. He wore a fake bodyguard earwig. Finally, Ada was dressed in a low pair of kneels, a baby blue Peter Pan collar, puff sleeved dress and a deep blue light day princess coat. Her hair was down.
The team walked up the steps together before separating as they reached the doors.
The director of the museum and some of the senior staff met Ada, Parker – playing Oda and Eliot at the museum doors.
"Welcome back to Boston your Highness," The Director of the Museum shook Ada's hand.
"Thank you, Dr Robinson," Ada said taking his hand.
"We hope that you find the exhibition to your liking," He started to guide her further into the museum. Parker took a phone call and held back a bit. She was really taking pictures of the cameras. With Eliot covering for her.
"Ada," Parker whispered into Ada's ear as they walked to the wing of the museum that the exhibition was set up. "I have just gotten off the phone with a Mr Ford from IYS he is here today to meet with the museum on behalf the Duchess."
"Danke Oda," Ada played along. "Dr Robinson," she stopped and smiled at the older man. "My Assistant Oda here have arranged for a Mr Ford to come today with a dear friend of mine. She has an item that would go perfect with the rest of the items in the Exhibition."
"I would be happy to meet with Mr Ford and your Friend," Mr Robinson was a little shocked but covered his shock with a friendly smile. He looked over at his own assistant who was looking at her phone. They had reached the temporary exhibition gallery. "I will leave in the very safe hands of the guest presenter and local artist Joanna Ewing," he introduced Ada and her team. "Her Royal Highness Adelaide, Ms Joanna Ewing."
"It is lovely to meet you your highness," Joanna Ewing shook Ada's hand.
"Call me Ada," Ada smiled, and they started to get ready of the interview and walk through.
Museum Server Room
Hardison smiled as the door to the Server Room popped open. He laughed and waltzed into the small room. "Age of the Geek baby," he whispered knowing that the rest of the team could hear him. He heard a small laugh from Parker and Ada and a growled. "Dammit Hardison," from Eliot.
The room was lowly lit in 'Tactical Green' from the servers. He hooked up his small laptop, brought up the CCTV, and got to work on the rest of the security.
Museum main reception
The main reception was busy with visitors milling about the entrance buying tickets and getting directions to the many galleries. Nate walked up to the desk. Behind the desk was a young member of front of house staff. The member of staff was around twenty and in college and looked a little hangover.
"Nate Ford for Dr Robinson on behalf of Charlotte, Duchess of Hanover," Nate said. The young man nodded and then reached down and pressed the speed dial button on the phone for the offices of the director of the museum. He then lifted the headset to his ear.
"Mr Nate Ford for Dr Robinson," he said in a professional voice before replacing the headset back. "Please follow Ken," nodding to a large security guard dressed in museum uniform. "He will show you up."
Nate smiled and turned to see Sophie watching his interaction.
"My dear Mr Ford," she rushed over to Nate. Kissing him on each cheek in the French style. "Darling."
"I was just about to meet with the director of the museum I am sure that he will want to meet with you and see the item," Nate said. Sophie smiled and tapped her large designer handbag. He took her arm, and they follow Ken the security guard to the back offices.
Museum Director's Office
The office was a large, bright room full of books, art works and objects. Dr Robinson was seat behind his desk when a short knock on his door came. He stood up and shook Nate's and Sophie's hands. They all seat down around the desk. After introductions, they all went on to business.
"Her highness Princess Adelaide was very excited about the item that you were willing to donate for the new exhibit," Dr Robinson started.
"She is a dear friend," Sophie in her poshest English accent. "I was heartbroken for missing the original deadline. Mr Ford was such an immense help to arrange the insurance for transportation of the piece."
She passed her bag over to Nate. He opened the bag and took out a necklace jewellery box. He then opened the lid to show off a necklace. It was beautiful. A collection of pearls, gems and gold.
"Can I?" the director asked. Sophie nodded and Dr Robinson lifted the necklace out of the box. "It's beautiful," he whispered.
Outside of the main entrance
Forster Martel was a middle-aged white male. Balding with a greying hair. He had recently tried to grow a beard, but it was not successful. He was 5.75 feet, and he was concerned about his height. And because of this he would wear lefts in his shoes. He was wearing a dark blue business suit with a wide red tie. He knew that the Princess was going to be at the museum today and he just wanted to see her. She was for some reason ignoring him and he did not like it.
"Mr Martel," he stopped and rounded on the voice. It was his new assistant. He was a young man. Martel did not understand why none of his assistants were able to make it passed the 6 months.
"Daniel," Martel responded annoyed.
"Your meeting with the museum director has been moved back as he as a meeting with the Duchess of Hanover," Daniel said. "The director is very sorry."
"I want to meet this Duchess," Martel stormed off towards into the museum.
Outside the Museum Director's Office
"Sir," the Director's Assistant tried to block Martel. "Dr Robinson is currently in a meeting."
"I am Foster Martel," Martel declared. "I fund this museum."
The Director's Office door opened and Nate and Sophie along with Dr Robinson.
"Thank you for the meeting, Dr Robinson," Sophie flirtatiously smiled at him. "I am so pleased that you are able to fit in my piece."
"It is the perfect last minute piece to bring together the collection," Dr Robinson. "The long lost, necklace of the House of La Marck," he still a little breathless.
"I am happy that people will be able to see the necklace," Sophie said. "I know that it will be in great hands. Mr Ford will send you over all of the paperwork."
"Of course," Nate said. "I will get them over to for the end of day today."
Dr Robinson noticed Martel listening in. "My lady, I would like to introduce to Mr Martel," Dr Robinson introduced everyone, and everyone shook hands. Martel was instantly taken with Sophie.
Boston Museum of Art & Antiquities - Café and Tearoom
"So where did you really get the necklace?" Nate asked Sophie as he got their coffee. She smiled and sat down at one of the many of the round metal garden patio tables. The coffee shop was a hole in the wall barista counter and in the museum's conservatory and gardens. It was full of greenery from large ferns and hothouse plants. It was very busy with other visitors getting drinks and snacks.
"I found it," Sophie cryptically said. "I have many items from past lives," she then pointed to her ear. Nate nodded and both took out their comms. "What do you think of Ada?"
"I am happy that Eliot has someone outside of us," Nate said. "But does she have to be a Princess."
"I know," Sophie said. "You would think that he would aim lower."
"He has a way with women," Nate said lending in closer to Sophie.
"She could be an asset for the team," Sophie said taking a slip of her coffee. Nate eyes went wide. "Come on Nate, she is young, beautiful and clever."
"Masters in Art history and Criminology," Hardison said pulling up a chair to sit with them. He had a bottle of orange soda and a plate of fries. Nate and Sophie looked at him annoyed. "What? Ada has Masters in Art History and Criminology. Both with top grades," He placed a fry in his mouth. "Are you two gossiping about Eliot's girlfriend?"
"Ada is not my girlfriend," he heard Eliot growl whisper.
"Yes, she is," Parker whispered. "You like her, and she is a girl who is a friend."
"Parker," Hardison could hear the eye roll from Eliot.
Nate and Sophie put back in their comms.
"We were not gossiping," Sophie said.
"It's Ok," Ada whispered into her comm.
Hardison looked down at his small laptop that had started blinking at him. "A heads up guys we have the mark on route to you maybe one minute until he reaches you."
Boston Museum of Art & Antiquities – Visiting Exhibitions Gallery
Eliot nodded towards Parker and signalled for her to move closer to the entrance to the gallery. Parker moved closer to intercept the mark without making a scene.
Ada on the other side of the room was still talking to the film crew. They were just finishing up and were setting up of photographs. She looked up wide eyed at Eliot and Parker. Eliot noticed moved closer to her going into full protective mod and whispered into Ada's ear. "We got this." Ada nodded. She could smell copper and wiped a small amount of blood from under her nose Eliot had given her a handkerchief.
"Are you ok Ada?" asked Joanna noticing the tension in the room change.
"It is nothing," Ada smiled. "We can continue."
Parker saw Martel and his assistant Daniel walking – really marching towards the gallery.
"Daniel? arrange a meeting with the Duchess," Martel demanded. "After this I want that necklace," He stopped in his tracks. "I have to have that necklace."
"I will arrange that for you, Sir," Daniel said. "When do you want to the meet her?"
"Make a dinner meeting with her tonight or tomorrow," Martel said walking away and into Parker. She picked his pockets taking his phone, keys and wallet.
"Oh sorry," Parker said. "Mr Martel?" Parker allowed the character of Oda to take over her as Sophie had told her. "Oda Goldberg, Princess Adelaide's Personal Assistant. I believe that I have spoken to your Assistant on the phone a couple of weeks ago. Princess Adelaide is just finishing up with the promotional interview now. She was very grateful for the items that you donated for the exhibition."
"I am happy to help," Martel smirked.
"She was also very happy that you had saved the Sword," Parker continued. She had practiced with Hardison and Sophie what she had to say to hook the mark. "As you know the Sword is very important to the royal family and the Razkavian people. And the stealing of the Sword and other items by the Nazis was a walking wound in the heart of the nation."
"It was lovely to meet you Joanna," Ada said shaking the young artist's hand. They had taken the promotional photos and then one with the film crew as a group taken by Eliot. "I really look forward to seeing more of your work and talking with you again."
"Thank you," Joanna said she was amazed that the Princess was praising her work. She felt like she was floating. Eliot had to bite his tongue at the effect that Ada was having on the other young woman. He had seen her do it once or twice before. It was not flirting but the effect was similar. The only other person he personally knew who could do it was Sophie. However, Ada was not on the con just being friendly.
"Your Highness," Martel loudly called out seeing Ada. Ada and Joanna both jumped, and Eliot moved to block them from the view of Martel.
Parker finished working with Martel's phone and returned it his pocket.
Martel walked into the gallery his arms wide open. He had been told that it was friendly to do this. Daniel and Parker following him. "Welcome to Boston," He continued. "I am very sorry that I was not at I was not at the welcoming party this morning. You know how business is."
Ada looked at Joanna and smiled. "Thank you again it was lovely to meet you and the team." Joanna let out her breath and went back to her filming crew. "Mr Martel, thank you."
"I went to your hotel last night to invite you to dinner, but I must have missed you," He had not yet seen Eliot.
"We had to move the Princess for security reasons," Eliot said moving even closer to Ada.
"Security reasons," Martel glanced Eliot up-and-down. He took in the way Eliot was standing and how comfortable the Princess was with him. Eliot was standing with his arms crossed and was standing in a slightly menacing pose.
"Ada," Sophie said over the comms. "We need you to flirt a little with Eliot. Make the Mark jealous."
"Mr Martel, meet Mr Spencer my new head of security," Ada introduced placing a hand on Eliot's arm. Martel noticed this and fumed silently.
"Try and push him Eliot a little more," Nate said over the comms.
"Someone tried to take a shot at the Princess," Eliot said. "Was it you?"
"Why would I try and kill the Princess?" Martel rushed out. He sounded and looked guilty.
"Mr Martel," Eliot noted the guilt on the shorter man's face. "I promise you I will found out who tried to hurt my Princess," he emphasised the 'My Princess' part. Foster Martel physically reacted to those words.
"I am very sorry, Ada," Parker interrupted.
"Yes Oda?" Ada asked.
"We have the meeting with Charlotte the Duchess of Hanover for High Tea," Parker said.
"Of course," Ada gathered herself. "Thank you for your welcome Mr Martel," she nodded and walked around Martel. "Eliot," Eliot followed her with Parker out of the room.
"Daniel," Martel motioned Daniel over to him.
"Yes sir?" Daniel asked.
"I knew to know all that you can find on an Eliot Spencer," Martel ordered.
Boston Museum of Art & Antiquities - Café and Tearoom
"His on the hook," Hardison said as he watched the Mark and overheard the order from the mark to the assistant.