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[ironmonger]

Milliways's appearance on the other side of the bathroom door is unexpected, but more acceptable than it would have been fifteen minutes ago. Obadiah is fresh from a shower, his sleeves worn just a little longer than usual. His business in the room he was using is concluded, and he doesn't see why he can't get a drink before he goes home.

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[bitofafiction]

Well, the young man coming in from the lake with bruises on his throat and a bottle in his hand might be able to provide a reason.

He changes course, heading for the bar instead of the stairs, when he sees who is just about to order. And as he draws closer, he begins to look a touch less guardedly serene.