You were seated in the dusty lounge of the hotel, absentmindedly stirring a drink that had long since lost its fizz. You were lost in thought.

Suddenly, a figure slid into the seat across from you. You looked up to see Neil, the politician with a smooth smile and eyes that were always calculating, always watching. He adjusted his tie, leaning forward slightly.

“Well, well, I didn’t expect to see someone like you in a place like this. What brings you to these parts?”