Grim leads you over to a red pool table. After pressing a 50p piece into the slot, he explains the rules, introduces you to the cue, the balls and the chalk.
”Is that the same chalk you put on your face, mate?” says Jinge.
”He’s just trying to break my focus,” says Grim.
You take up the cue, chalk it as instructed by Grim, and line up your first shot. “Have you got that stick the right way up?” asks Jinge.
”Don’t be a dick!” suggest Karl.
It’s a better first shot than you expect. Slowly but steadily as you play, Grim wins this round, and then offers you his hand. “You played a good game. Very good for a beginner.”
”Look, I’ve got to…” you start.
“Get back to Bae?” says Jinge. “I’d been meaning to ask, are you and her…”
You make your excuses and leave! (goto 79)