Steven D. Brewer 🏳️‍⚧️ on Nostr: The streets were full of drunken soldiers celebrating the end of the war. Roughneck ...

The streets were full of drunken soldiers celebrating the end of the war. Roughneck put his hand on Curtains' shoulder to steady & steer him.
"It was just a dalliance, sir," he said, as Curtains staggered to the hotel.
"Ah. But, no. She's a woman of quality. A lady. An Aspidelle."
"Are those wedding bells I hear, sir?"
After a pause, Curtains spoke again.
"I hate how when I get drunk, you use this exaggerated politeness with me, Roughneck."
"Maybe you shouldn't drink so much. Sir."

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