The Wandering Nip was once named something slightly more dignified, but there was some incident with the Seneschal year back, and one thing had led to another—
But the name is not the point. It doesn't deter the inhabitants of Lowtown, nor the sailors come in from port, nor anyone else from patronizing the establishment. Tonight in fact there is a spate of Walrus men in attendance, and their presence has ensured John's appearance. Whatever has brought Byerly here, be it the novelty of the name or the promise of cheap alcohol, is chalked up to fortuitous circumstance.
John would have gone looking. But this is better.
"I'd ask if I'm intruding, but I've brought you a very fine bottle of whiskey, so I think I can be forgiven for it," is the greeting offered, punctuated by the scrape of the rickety chair alongside Byerly being drawn out so John can sit after having set down the bottle.
a billion years later, as promised
But the name is not the point. It doesn't deter the inhabitants of Lowtown, nor the sailors come in from port, nor anyone else from patronizing the establishment. Tonight in fact there is a spate of Walrus men in attendance, and their presence has ensured John's appearance. Whatever has brought Byerly here, be it the novelty of the name or the promise of cheap alcohol, is chalked up to fortuitous circumstance.
John would have gone looking. But this is better.
"I'd ask if I'm intruding, but I've brought you a very fine bottle of whiskey, so I think I can be forgiven for it," is the greeting offered, punctuated by the scrape of the rickety chair alongside Byerly being drawn out so John can sit after having set down the bottle.