The Flags all sit around the Old World pool hall, all engaged in various activities. Piano Man sits at the bar, engaged in a quiet conversation with Iceman about work. Lippmann is on the phone with his current director, discussing an important meeting. Chuuya and Albatross were playing a friendly pool game, except Chuuya is about to throw his cue at Albatross in frustration, while Doc reads silently beside them.