Jimmy couldn’t believe his luck. At first he’d thought the online dating site would be a waste of time but already he had a date lined up, even if it seemed a little cryptic. Scribbling down the address he reached for the directory, trying to see where exactly apartment block D was. Luckily it was close, giving him plenty of time.
Quickly he got dressed, choosing a light loose suit which looked smart yet casual and could be easily removed in a hurry if he managed to get that far. Rubbing a hand across his chin he smiled to himself in the mirror. His stubble was getting a little long, but with the strong curves of his face it simply gave him a ruggedly handsome look.
Snatching up his commlink, as well as the holdout blaster which he quickly tucked into his sleeve, he made his way out onto the streets of Omega. The night was early, but with the woman expecting him for nine thirty he didn’t want to mess around. As he passed the street preacher was screaming out his usual angry rants, but as Jimmy turned his gaze in the batarian’s direction he quickly looked away, remembering the last time he’d tried to use the human as a target for his rhetoric. Passing by Marsh’s store Jimmy stopped for a moment to purchase a bottle of good wine from the storekeeper’s private reserves. Normally the batarian wouldn’t sell his limited stock to a human, but with their quiet understanding Jimmy had no problem getting what he wanted. Continue reading →