Nice continuation of the dark. Poor Tugger. And this guy is really going to be sloshed by 8:00!

I wouldn’t worry about Tugger. He’s in no immediate danger of getting the sack. Nick hasn’t discharged his debt yet. Where Nick is concerned, Tugger’s words were “drunken bastard.” I’m just trying to live up to that. ;-)

He puts the “A” in alcoholic. Too much drinking and he will not be able to function. Are posting sequels in sequence? Should Tugger go next?

@Drake: As far as I’m concerned, sequel any story you want at any time, provided you respect the time frame.

Nicely moving things along in the internal, expository style that suits the mood of the story. Of course, what this guy needs more that anything is (another) stiff drink…

This is brilliant stuff. Loved the characterization, and the bit about the plant especially!