Holding Their Own Vii: Phoenix Star
“In the past few weeks, he’d fallen into the routine required for his new employment, essentially a bouncer for a very large, often rowdy club.
Most of the people who frequented the Circus just wanted to have a good time and get away from the daily presentation of misery and decay displayed in the world beyond. Most, but not all.
Occasionally there was trouble, and despite his broken arm and restrictive sling, he’d earned his keep. Alcohol, women, and music were ageless ingredients for a recipe of both fun and conflict. Mix in a healthy batch of testosterone, stir in type-A personalities trying to blow off a little steam, and encounters were unavoidable.
Even one-handed, Grim could easily handle most of the troublemakers. Inebriation dulled the senses and slowed reactions, a fact that played to his advantage if the patrons decided to challenge his authority. Few did.
Glancing over at the bartender, he ordered his usual iced tea and leaned back against the stool to surve...y the crowd.MoreLess
Most of the people who frequented the Circus just wanted to have a good time and get away from the daily presentation of misery and decay displayed in the world beyond. Most, but not all.
Occasionally there was trouble, and despite his broken arm and restrictive sling, he’d earned his keep. Alcohol, women, and music were ageless ingredients for a recipe of both fun and conflict. Mix in a healthy batch of testosterone, stir in type-A personalities trying to blow off a little steam, and encounters were unavoidable.
Even one-handed, Grim could easily handle most of the troublemakers. Inebriation dulled the senses and slowed reactions, a fact that played to his advantage if the patrons decided to challenge his authority. Few did.
Glancing over at the bartender, he ordered his usual iced tea and leaned back against the stool to surve...y the crowd.MoreLess
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