it came hand and hand with the job. drunk, old geezers making perverted jests [or sometimes even advances] at her. maria struggled to find balance between professionalism and a good old knock to the noggin. the audacity, most even flaunting off their wedding rings as if loyalty wasnāt part of the vow made to their wives. next time someone tries to hit on you, call me over. @f1ag mustāve seen the look on her face after that last encounter, utter repulsion etched within contoured features. āwhat? you think i canāt handle myself?ā she teases, the shadow of a smile just barely grazing āpon lips ā indicating her lack of solemnity. ābut hey, if it helps feed into your savior complex then sure thing.ā using bar top and the side of fist to knock off bottle cap [sheād gotten wickedly good at that] before handing the beer over to him. āitās on the house, slugger.ā

















