Max's rage (2)

~ Seattle, the Liquid Essence bar ~

In one of the VIP rooms…

"You are in a bad mood…", Leon, one of Tyler's buddies voiced his observation and snorted in frustration when Tyler didn't acknowledge his presence.

Since 3 PM, Leon and his three friends are relaxing in the VIP room with four girls and a variety of beverages.

Leon remembers that around 4 PM he got a call from Tyler…

"Where are you?", Tyler asked curtly.

"The Liquid Essence…", Leon responded while wondering: what's with the attitude?

About fifteen minutes later, Tyler came in the room took a bottle of vodka (which they used to make cocktails), and a glass, and plopped on the sofa. Since then Tyler is silently drinking without paying heed to anyone around him.

That is not like Tyler who is always smiling and chatty while looking for his next scoop which can bring him money.