While I agree that this chapter had a heavy spy thriller vibe in general (as it should be when the story is taking place at the Monaco Royale!), panel 2 reminds me very much of this scene from Catch Me If You Can. (A movie about a very resourceful conman.)
Edit: Oh, and BTW, I always knew that Donna would good in an airline uniform! ;-D
@guest: appreciated! This chapter has obviously wandered down a rabbit hole, glad that it’s to your likings
@Micro: yeah, on the spectrum of “thrillers” this is way more that movie than Ronin. Also, yes, you did make that prediction a while ago, and you are correct!
As Microraptor alludes to above, one of Augustus Alexander’s few blind spots is in extremis female executives. On two previous occasions he has utterly misread what they’re capable of. One cost him what should have been an easy corporate takeover, the other cost him the use of his legs.
Grinder$ coffee mugs and more!
@sig: “And that’s why they call her ‘Wide Rule’: she’s got three holes, likes fat lines, and at one point or another everybody’s used her”
Edit: Oh, and BTW, I always knew that Donna would good in an airline uniform! ;-D
@Micro: yeah, on the spectrum of “thrillers” this is way more that movie than Ronin. Also, yes, you did make that prediction a while ago, and you are correct!
SHE GETS AROUND