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With his wife on a spiritual mission in Rheinland, John Holliday got tired of sitting at home with no company so he went and visited his good friend Norman at Sophies. He was in good spirits and Norman picked up on it.
"Well hello there, Doc," he enthusiastically said as he walked in, "it's been awhile. Welcome back."
"That it has, Sir, that it has," he replied with a smile.
"What you drinking tonight, Doc?" Norman asked of him.
"Tonight it's whiskey," he answered and within a few seconds, a fresh bottle and a shot glass were placed in front of him. Doc then looked saddened a bit at Norman, "Where's the other shot glass?"
"Um, Doc, you arrived alone," Norman answered confused.
"I'm celebrating tonight and you're celebrating with me," declared Doc.
Norman looked around. The crowd was light so he threw his towel aside for a moment and place a shot glass of his own before him.
"I'm not supposed to drink on the job but what's the occasion?" he inquired.
With a big smile, Doc simply replied, "Mal is back."
"Well then, Doc, let us drink," replied Norman as he filled both glasses. Then, both men raised their glasses and Doc made a toast.
"To our good friend Malcalypse. May Eris bless his butt cheek imprints no matter where they may be found!"
With a round of laughter, they drank their shots. Upon finishing, Norman grabbed his bar towel and kept working.
"That was worth it," he said as he began.
"So, Norman, any good rumors?" inquired Doc as he poured his next glass.
"Well, word is they're installing a ground shield over Port Jackson but beyond that, it's been quiet," he said, "I'll be over here if you need anything."
After a couple more drinks, Doc then got involved with a poker table and per usual, went home many thousands of credits richer before closing time.
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