Flannigan's Pub (attn: Fallon)

The outside of the pub was gray concrete with narrow windows boasting neon signs. The door was painted green. Inside the air held the faint scent of boiled potatoes and cabbage along with a faint sausage spice to it. The wooden floor is scuffed to a dull black, though meticulously clean for a bar.

The tables are thick wood on sturdy legs. Some boast four chairs, while others six or even eight. There is a short line of booths made of the same dark wood, with high wooden backs and green vinyl cushions that line one wall. These generally sit empty on all but the busiest of nights, as they are the furthest from the bar.

The bar is a miracle in and of itself. Polished mohogany top scarred from long use and worn by many hands. The brass foot pole is bolted to the floor, not the treasured wooden bar. Behind the bar is a painting of Ireland in vibrant oils.

Flannigan's boasts a cafe and has always had a strict no smoking policy, due to the original Mrs. Flannigan being allergic. Four generations of actual Flannigan's have run the bar, with many cousins earning their keep there as well. It was moderately busy, with over half of the tables taken up by large loud men who ate and drank here every night.

Cyrus watched from the shadows. His golden eyes reflecting every beam of light in the dark. The alley behind the pub was clean and free from street people, its roof was slanted but posed no challenge to the leopard who watched atop it, cloaked in shadows. He had five minutes to wait before entering, perhaps he could catch a glimpse of Fallon entering.

Fallon 18 years ago
Preceding him through the pub, Fallon made herself walk calmly, and normally, instead of dashing out through the door as she was want to. Glad the Rav was parked close, she led the way until she was abreast of the front fender. It was then she turned back to Cyrus, and took his hand in hers. She gave it a firm shake, and released it.

Just prior to that action she wondered if she should kiss him goodnight, and decided that wouldn't be appropriate nor comfortable for her. A kiss to the cheek might have been proper, but she would have felt too childish. Besides that, her attention span was dwindling.


"Good night Cyrus, and thank you again. I look forward to tomorrow."

A slight hesitation, and then she turned, unlocked the car, and slid onto the driver seat. A small wave through the window, and she backed out of the space, just to turn, and drive off. As soon as she was out of sight, she pushed the pedal down, and sped back to the hotel as fast as she could possibly go, without tearing up the road.

(Fallon out)
Cyrus 18 years ago
Cyrus was not surprised when she did no more than shake his hand. Oh well, tomorrow he would woo her enough to nibble. Once she knew the ecstacy he could give her she would be back for more.

He watched her drive out of sight before getting into the car that had been waiting him the entire time. After complimenting the driver on her good knowledge of the area she took him to the Piazza at a leisurely speed. Rubbing his hands together he planned the next night.


((Cyrus out))