~Sophie's Canaria Cafe~

[Midori]

After a long day of working in her garden and making a supply run to Freeport 1, Midori entered Sophie's bar much to the delight of the barkeep, Norman. She was dressed in a black and white Kimono and her patented smile.

"Wweeelll, if it isn't Mrs. Holliday," Norman said firmly, making her smile all the bigger.
Being alone and not liking a corner table that way, she sat at the bar.
"Strange seeing you alone," commented Norman, "You and Doc are hardly ever apart."
"Well," she answered, "John is at Port Jackson again doing medical work."
"Ah," replied Norman. "What's your drink tonight?"
"Um.....wine," she answered.
Norman nodded. Taking a glass, he filled it with Gallic wine and served the glass to her on a coaster.
"Anything to eat?" he inquired.
"No, I OK with this," she replied.

Midori sipped the wine and let it set in her mouth for a few seconds. It was good, very good, and she savored it. She also looked around the cafe to scan the crowd. The crowd was light. A few Zoners and two Corsair pilots sitting alone in a corner talking quietly to themselves. Paying no mind to anyone, she turned back and continued chatting with Norman.

"So how did your flight go on your way to Freeport 1?" he inquired.
"Very uneventful," she stated, "I met a Molly on the way but they seem nice enough."
Norman had a quick answer, "Mollys leave Zoners alone for the most part. Unless you are a Corsair or a member of the Bretonian Crown, you shouldn't have much trouble with them."
He then got close to her and quietly asked, "You're still worried about travelling through Bretonia, being a Kusari woman?"
She just nodded.
"Well, give it time," he continued, "some know by now of your life and marriage so they will eventually be at least tolerant."
"I do hope so," she answered, taking another sip of her wine.
"Listen, I'll be over here," state Norman, "if you need anything, just say so."
"Thank you," she said.

With that, she enjoyed her wine, listening to and watching her surroundings. Norman, feeling a sense of obligation, even though he was at the other end of the bar, kept a watch on the Ambassador's wife.

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Married to Ambassador John Henry "Doc" Holliday