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Platter of Crab Puffs

Waiter shoulders a laden platter of golden crab puffs through the reception's flashbulb frenzy and murmured banter, puffs perched delicately amid toothpicks and steam. C.J. and Gary orbit nearby as hors d'oeuvres circulate; tension erupts when Sam snatches one from Jenna Jacobs' fingers, punctuating Bartlet's biblical barrage with casual conquest.

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S2E3 · The Midterms

C.J.'s 'Gary with a G' Detour

Carried by the waiter through the crowded reception, the platter of golden crab puffs circulates as tactile backdrop to C.J.'s banter with Gary, embodying the event's veneer of casual festivity amid flashbulbs and political undercurrents, subtly fueling endurance for prolonged schmoozing.

Before: Laden with intact crab puffs, held by waiter in motion through guests

After: Still laden and circulating, passed beyond immediate banter area

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S2E3 · The Midterms

Bartlet's Scriptural Smackdown of Jenna Jacobs

Platter of crab puffs circulates via waiter through the reception's early buzz, establishing festive yet tense atmosphere as backdrop to Bartlet's entrance and verbal assault, symbolizing superficial civility amid brewing conflict.

Before: Laden and circulating among guests

After: Continues circulating post-confrontation

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