(Roden POV)
<Stygian Datum Base, 10 pm>
We just sat at a table while watching the Stygian dancing.
Zaneah and the others, drinking. Stan was talking to people I didn't even know.
The party was not fun for a loner like me, so I just wanted to go home. I’m tired of being around and smiling at all of Stan’s partners.
I also don't like to drink, so I'm just here in the corner.
Damn! Likewise, I'm so bored as hell. If I had gone to Zaki, maybe I wouldn't be bored like this.
I decided to approach Stan to say goodbye to go home first.
I had a harder time walking because of the heels I was wearing.
When I got behind Stan, I pulled on the sleeve of his coat.
He was distracted.
"Rod, what is it?" He whispered.
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