7-041: Illuminator – Bar Chill
Fromm says while they’re together at the bar, “I warn you, if you are hoping to get me drunk to loosen my tongue, then I’m going to switch to the good stuff.”
And he promptly orders a really expensive wine; this shit is ʄ30 a glass.
Back at the table he considers Oliver’s implied question, “No, to be fair, I haven’t had to do much other than patch up you and Uddin, and the posting with the medical facilities here is actually interesting – it’s the first time I have been back in a proper hospital routine for a long time and it is surprisingly refreshing. Plus they are giving me refresher courses on trauma treatments.”
“And what are your reasons?”
“No, to be honest you’ve already loosened as much as I wanted. I just wasn’t sure if you liked me enough to answer my questions so my payment is peace offering to start us off friendly.”
Oliver holds back a cringe as he pays for the expensive wine, reminding himself he’s actually being paid quite well, by two different employers at once.has a large allowance he’s sitting on and most of his living expenses are being paid for, so he can afford it.
“Yeah, I haven’t done simple Data Analysis since the Academy. It’s quite pleasantly mundane to watch this man’s life unfold before my eyes.”
“Argyle had something I’m interested in. I want to finish this assignment and see everything his files have to offer. Then when I meet him I may be able to talk to him as a kindred spirit.”