Toledo Lounge

[Derkylos]

It had been a while since Jackie had visited the bar on Toledo, her recent assignments having taken her as far as the Taus, and beyond, into the new, still not fully charted space of this new house. It was good to be back home again, as much as she could call anywhere home. She paused at the door, running her hand through her hair.

As she entered, the contrast with the busy world outside hit her. Just beyond these walls, people were dying on a daily basis, while, in here, one might even think there was no war, or alien threat. Glancing over the patrons, she noted the multitude of new faces, the gaps where those she remembered were missing, either out on patrol, or worse.

As she made her way towards the bar, she was sure she heard a familiar voice, but, looking around, could neither determine it's source, nor put a face or name to it. Arriving at the bar, she leaned across and made her usual order in the accustomed low tone. Collecting the glass and bottle, she glanced around the room before heading towards a seat halfway along one of the walls.

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