(directions blah blah how the fuck are they texting in 1899 anyway)
[Even though Keane's Saloon sat in the shadow of its competition down the street, Arthur considered his past misadventures at Smithfield's before recommending it to Godfrey. His jaw ached, and the sensation of splintered glass made his hair stand up at the memory. No, a used up watering hole with three items on the menu, and about as many stools, would better suit reintroducing a priest to the elements of debauchery.
This came with a few benefits, at least: the bartender didn't flinch the moment Arthur walked through the door, the air wasn't hazy with a noxious mix of cheap cologne and perfume, and the slightest movement on the old floorboards let out such a creak that no one could catch him unawares. Not while sober, at least.
It was late afternoon, and motes of dust danced in the golden light pouring through the windows and reflecting off the bottles on the shelves behind the bar. Arthur ordered two beers and waited. If Godfrey didn't show by sundown, he'd simply have a second drink to keep him company instead.]
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[Even though Keane's Saloon sat in the shadow of its competition down the street, Arthur considered his past misadventures at Smithfield's before recommending it to Godfrey. His jaw ached, and the sensation of splintered glass made his hair stand up at the memory. No, a used up watering hole with three items on the menu, and about as many stools, would better suit reintroducing a priest to the elements of debauchery.
This came with a few benefits, at least: the bartender didn't flinch the moment Arthur walked through the door, the air wasn't hazy with a noxious mix of cheap cologne and perfume, and the slightest movement on the old floorboards let out such a creak that no one could catch him unawares. Not while sober, at least.
It was late afternoon, and motes of dust danced in the golden light pouring through the windows and reflecting off the bottles on the shelves behind the bar. Arthur ordered two beers and waited. If Godfrey didn't show by sundown, he'd simply have a second drink to keep him company instead.]