McGinty's, mk II -- Boulder, CO [locked to governmentninja]

[sonotastars]

Seemed about a lifetime ago the three of them -- he, Leon and Chris -- had come here for what started as a friendly drink but turned into something more malicious as the night went on

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[governmentninja]

The call from Kevin was a little unexpected, but turned out to be a godsend. It's not often Leon takes time off willingly, but right about now he could use a day to relax. He was between assignments anyway, so no one had a problem with giving him some free time.

Leon headed inside the place, smirking a little as he recalled the barfight he, Kevin, and Chris got into. He spotted Kevin, and chose not to interrupt as it appeared his friend was being annoyed by some redhead. He went to the bar first, ordering a beer.

He pondered letting Kevin suffer just a little bit longer, but took mercy on the guy and headed over.

"Old timer. It's been a while, man."

[sonotastars]

"Hey! Leon!"

Kevin takes this opportunity to edge away from said redhead, after handing her his pool cue as a consolation prize.

"What's up?"

[governmentninja]

That gets a chuckle from Leon as he pats Kevin on the shoulder. "A whole lot, man.

"How've you been?"

[sonotastars]

Kevin opens his mouth to speak, then apparently remembers something. He holds up a finger to signal "one moment", turns back to the girl, then... retrieves his beer and leaves again.

"Not a whole lot," he says, completely oblivious, "Just... workin' out. Stupid fuckin' trainers got me runnin' like five hours a day."

It's true! He does look like he's been at it pretty hard, but isn't necessarily happy about it. He slouches down on a stool, takes a swig of beer and makes a face -- looks like his first celebratory beer doesn't taste as good as he thought it would.