During their exchange on the train, she is able to make out Bond’s character. Her black business outfit and composed manner also indicate her reserve and seriousness as well as a sense of mysteriousness to her character. It’s also immediately clear that while young and beautiful, Vesper is ambitious and determined. She instantaneously sizes Bond up, literally and figuratively, to determine whether she thinks she needs to protect the government’s money. Both of them try to peel off as much information as they can from each other. Their entire interaction is like a chess game and the dialogue is dripping with tension. She’s the Treasury agent paired with Bond to authorize payment for the game. They meet and have dinner on the train headed to Montenegro for Le Chiffre’s high-stakes poker game.

Sharp and quick-witted, we immediately realize she’s more than one of his disposable pursuits.

Our first introduction of Vesper illustrates her ability to easily counter Bond’s ego.