Re: [JMC_Blue_Dwarf] the shadow formerly known as Chrysler

Who:- Jay   
Where:- Promenade
 
Jay, walking along the promenade hands in pockets, hanging his head saw the neon sign of Parrots and changed direction and headed for the entrance to the bar. He headed for the counter and took a seat on one of the many barstools.
"What can I get ya Jay?" Owen asked..
"I dont care...as long as it gets me drunk"
Owen placed a bottle containing a Mimian Whisky on the bar counter, "Want it poured?"
"Leave the bottle"
Owen stood facing Jay, absently cleaning the inside of a pint glass, waiting for Jay to share his porblems, bartender stylee
"Can I help you?" Jay asked irritated
Owen getting the hint, turned and walked away. Jay took a swig fom the bottle, then sat, staring at it.
An hour later, the bottle was still nearly full, when Kayn entered.
"There you are" he said, approaching Jay, "Been looking all over the ship for you, Alota's worried"
"Why's she worried about a loser like me, she deserves better" 
"You stormed out, and didnt tell her where you were going"
"And she sent you to check up on me?"
"No." Kayn said "I wanted to talk to you, I heard about Vanessa."
Jay rolled his eyes. "So you're here to offer you're sympathy?...give me a break"
"Well, I was gonna say that I've got Efof covering your shifts on the helm for the next few days, and Deans gonna take all your shuttle bookings. Take some time to relax, to grieve."
"Appreciate the offer Kayn" Jay said "But theres not a lot of point"
"What do you mean?" Kayn asked, confused by what Jay meant
"It was MY fault"
"WHAT? youre crazy man"
"I mean it...she died because I failed to protect her, because I took her on that mission, because I wouldnt rest until we nailed that asshole who called himself my brother" 
"Jay...Vanessa knew wha..." Jay interrupted him
"I dont wanna be responsible for anyone else's lives, EVER. I will NEVER put myself in a position where I personally am responsible for anyones life apart from my own."
"What are you saying?"
Jay removed the pilots wings off his jacket.
"I'm saying, find yourself a new flyboy." he handed the wings to Kayn "I quit."