The "Ambrosia" - Colonial Bar on Sabah Shipyard

[Kiith]

Slightly surprised, but definetely in a positive way, Elaine noticed how the Maestro himself, good old Lou, came in sight.

"Hey Lou, so I see your plan's working. As always I guess! I'd ask you to sit down a bit and actually enjoy some of the stuff you're offering here, but I'm sure you're busy organising the whole thing and all that" Looking at the barkeeper as he prepared the Ale, Elaine laughed "I'll believe you today. Though, don't let the spooks find out about your reserves. They might think you stole it from somewhere in the end!"

Shortly after the quite busy Lou left her again the man behind the counter placed a glass with the ordered drink in it right in front of Elaine. Slowly, trying to enjoy every single bit of this rare Ale, the fluid in the glass dissapeared over the following minutes, until the band has its first appearence.

For a moment she wondered if it was their idea, one of Lou's weird decisions or a program point introduced by the government or somebody else, but Elaine could not help but think that it is not the best move to introduce an event like a bar opening with something like a moment of silence for those who could not be here due to whatever made them being left behind. However, quickly she remembered what they all went through. She as an individual just like her whole people. And if not with a good drink, how else could one sufficiently honour those who had to leave this world a bit earlier than expected...

The song played by 'The Crayterians' was not finished long ago when Elaine noisefully cought and raised from her barstool, holding her glass in one hand and gesturing with the other.

"Lads, gents, listen up for a second, would you please? I guess you all can agree to me that everyone here had to leave beloved ones behind. No matter if you came with us for Crayter or if you came from somewhere else. The origin of every single one of you doesn't matter at the end of the day. It's the destination of the path we all are walking on that counts. And that's why we should not moan or cry about those who can't raise their glasses with us today, but rather whish them good look with whatever they're doing nowadays, in hope they will return this gesture. Listen. Elaine coughed once more, before she continued speaking

"A distant and familiar sadness calls to us
As if carried on the wind, like burning sand
Brothers and sisters, away, you endure
Stranded on our own land
A memory etched into soul and skin
Leaves a scar that never heals
Our family is strong, but scattered
Across the stars and fields
We will not abandon you
We will not forget you
We will return for you.

And that's pretty much it. By going on, we will return to what we always searched for. And now, going on means having a nice evening and some drinks! Means grab what you want, I'll pay a round for you all!"

With a big grin, Elaine sat down again, and observed Lou, as he entered the stage not long after she finished talking.

"What...."

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