[ it's an easy enough line of banter to keep moving, as fast as the pace they keep as they reach the entertainment district and the little hub of the red light district within it. at Shades Darker, John's permitted entry without protest, though the place itself seems to have closed its door to keep out the rioters. Rosalind receives the same treatment: John's trusted here, and that allows his company the same privileges, even if it's clear they've both been caught up in some part of the trouble out there.
inside, Shades is a lot quieter than usual. more subdued. John makes a mental note to check on everyone still inside later, but for now he's got other priorities. he guides her through to his office, and once there leaves her to turn back for the bar, pull together a tray of water and coffee and bar food, and only with that done does he shut the door behind him and submit to whatever conversation is going to come next.
John's office is a mismatched coupling of the cold plastic and metal trappings of a doctor's office with the decor of the rest of the establishment. an oxblood leather sofa sits against one wall, chairs of similar style either side of his huge wooden desk. down the other end, an examination table, IV stand and tall metal cabinets. ]
We've got plenty of things stronger, but you'll have to eat first.
[ any of this dazzling array of expensive, day-old savoury snacks. ]
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[ it's an easy enough line of banter to keep moving, as fast as the pace they keep as they reach the entertainment district and the little hub of the red light district within it. at Shades Darker, John's permitted entry without protest, though the place itself seems to have closed its door to keep out the rioters. Rosalind receives the same treatment: John's trusted here, and that allows his company the same privileges, even if it's clear they've both been caught up in some part of the trouble out there.
inside, Shades is a lot quieter than usual. more subdued. John makes a mental note to check on everyone still inside later, but for now he's got other priorities. he guides her through to his office, and once there leaves her to turn back for the bar, pull together a tray of water and coffee and bar food, and only with that done does he shut the door behind him and submit to whatever conversation is going to come next.
John's office is a mismatched coupling of the cold plastic and metal trappings of a doctor's office with the decor of the rest of the establishment. an oxblood leather sofa sits against one wall, chairs of similar style either side of his huge wooden desk. down the other end, an examination table, IV stand and tall metal cabinets. ]
We've got plenty of things stronger, but you'll have to eat first.
[ any of this dazzling array of expensive, day-old savoury snacks. ]