Day MDCCCXLVI, part IV

At some point, out of the blue, Aisha sat next to me.

- There you are. I've been looking for you everywhere. I see you made a new friend... What are you drinking, by the way?

- Whisky - I replied shortly.

- Actually, it's bourbon - the barman corrected me. - And hi, my name is Joel.

He smiled at her, and she smiled, back, extending a hand over the counter.

- Aisha.

He shook her hand.

- Can I get you something?

- Jus pour me whatever he is having - she patted me on the shoulder.

Joel put a glass in front of her and poured her a drink.

- Thank you. So... What have you been talking about? I hope you weren't gossiping about me.

- We were talking about the life behind the portal. Ark and people living there, in general - the barman explained.

- Oh... I'm actually the owner of the nightclub there. I'm saying 'the' because it's the only one.

Joel leaned over the counter, clearly interested.