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Chapter 13 by TheArchitect TheArchitect

Which way to go?

To the bar.

She started moving towards the direction of the music. As if approving her choice, the saxophone started sounding more enthusiastically. Jen heard someone washing the glasses, and excitement sprouted out of her.

"Hello? Are you a person?"

"Oh! I'm better than a person! I'm a Barmaid of the Mall! Welcome, welcome!" — a young and sweet female voice said, but this one was not speaking inside Jen's head. It finally belonged to someone else. — "I'm sorry, I did not notice you coming in, I just served another happy customer, so there were glasses to clean... I see your attire is incomplete down there. Teehee, that's why I didn't hear you! Take a seat and be my guest."

The girl found a chair by reaching out for it and mounted it. The bar counter was soon discovered under her elbows as well, giving her more clues about the bar's layout.

{If Insanity > 19}"It's so nice and hospitable there. A perfect place to spend more irresponsible time."{endif}

"What's with that customer? {If Insanity <30}Is he okay?{else}It'd be real nice if they could be my company for tonight.{endif}" — Jen asked.

"Don't worry. She left completely satisfied." — the barmaid answered, pointing out every word. — "Our drinks are very special and would make up for any missing company, I guarantee you that. And if anything, there's always me!"

{If Insanity > 39}This cozy atmosphere was begging for a relaxing and tasty alcoholic beverage. Jen had a shard of her memory restored when she heard her own voice from the past ordering different drinks in different times and places. That was what Jen was doing a lot back home, so why go astray from the habits?

{else}This cozy atmosphere was just alarming Jen more. Every Mall service and product so far was a trap.{elseif Victorian checked = true}The previous 'shop' that was playing music already proved that to her.{endif}{If Insanity < 40} What if the drinks are **** or worse? She had a shard of her memory restored when she heard her own voice from the past ordering different drinks in different times and places. That's a thing Jen does. She goes to a club or a bar and drinks. And now a part of her wanted her to just give in to her habit.{endif}

"I see that you have an issue with... uh... looking into our menu, so I'll give you a few suggestions. We have 'Genie', 'Long', 'Zero Gravity' and, if you ask me for personal recommendation, then there's 'Pulsar'! All of our drinks' effects are temporary, but it is always possible to extend them."

"These are some peculiar names. Doesn't 'Long' just mean a big glass and not a specific drink?" — Jen thought.

Choose a drink from the menu.

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