“What?” Bae looks at Sparrar as if she’s just remembered he’s still there.
”A pint down The Anchor later?” Sparrar repeats, “fancy it?”
”Uh, maybe… look, we’ve got a thing we need to take care of. We needed to get a new fax ribbon in WH Smith and now it’s…”
”You should go to the Smiths at the main station,” says Jinge. Possibly the first lucid thing he’s said all day.
Bae turns to Jinge with an expression of surprise. “That’s a very good idea!” She gestures for you to follow and you push through the crowds in the direction of the station.”
”I’ll be at the pub at seven, Bae!” Sparrar shouts.
You and Bae make best speed for the main station. (goto 40)