Chapter 98: Even the Odds
"Cheers! To a great day!" Grinned Aster, as he held up a mug of beer.
"Tone it down, you’re way too amped up, it’s exhausting," Sighed Tacitus in response, as he took a swig of beer.
"Why do have to be such a wet blanket all the time, man? I just accomplished something really cool, you could at least celebrate with me," Huffed Aster indignantly.
The two of them were drinking at a bar, upon Aster’s suggestion. A few days ago, he’d submitted a proposal to the Knights’ headquarters, specifically, a proposal to redesign the uniforms, along with a number of design options he had in mind.
And earlier today, he’d gotten a response, approving his request. He was pretty thrilled about that, and decided it was worth celebrating. So after they wrapped up their duties for the day, he dragged Tacitus to a bar to celebrate.
"Fine, I’ll stick around for a couple of drinks, but then I’m going home. It’ll be a pain to wake up early if I get too drunk," Replied Tacitus dryly.
"I mean, it’s not like we have any shifts in the morning, so-..."
"Doesn’t matter...if I wake up hungover, I won’t feel like doing anything for the entire day."
"...you never feel like doing anything anyway, I don’t see the difference," Responded Aster with a wry smile, before taking a deep gulp from his mug.
"Fair. And fine, I guess I’ll stop complaining...congrats, man, way to go," Remarked Tacitus, as he took a sip from his mug and let out a sigh.
"A little more enthusiasm would’ve been nice, but I’ll take it. Now, then, let’s clear our minds of all thoughts and just get wasted, we’ll-...," Began Aster with a grin, before trailing off as a pair of footsteps echoed out behind him.