[ The evening of this conversation (http://multiversal.livejournal.com/45555.html?thread=2323443#t2323443): ]
Because Gambit was not born yesterday, he does not waltz into the bar at the stroke of ten like he's off to meet an old school buddy - instead he takes his time, spies for lookouts, and creeps seamlessly and easily into the establishment through the back entrance. It's more his abilities as a thief than a super hero that help him with that, and leaving his trademark coat at home and keeping sunglasses on until he's actually inside mean he's not quite the target that he could be.
When he is inside, he doesn't look around, and just casually comes up to the bartop and gets a beer, lighting a cigarette while it's poured. He knows how to get in and out, he knows the bar tender has a laser rifle under the register, and he has an eye in the back of his head for everybody in the place. Remy's distinctive enough, on time, and not talking to anybody else. He's sure John'll find him.
later, @ the apache
Because Gambit was not born yesterday, he does not waltz into the bar at the stroke of ten like he's off to meet an old school buddy - instead he takes his time, spies for lookouts, and creeps seamlessly and easily into the establishment through the back entrance. It's more his abilities as a thief than a super hero that help him with that, and leaving his trademark coat at home and keeping sunglasses on until he's actually inside mean he's not quite the target that he could be.
When he is inside, he doesn't look around, and just casually comes up to the bartop and gets a beer, lighting a cigarette while it's poured. He knows how to get in and out, he knows the bar tender has a laser rifle under the register, and he has an eye in the back of his head for everybody in the place. Remy's distinctive enough, on time, and not talking to anybody else. He's sure John'll find him.