Great. Just fantastic. Another damn business trip, and with him no less. You shot a glance at your colleague, completely consumed by whatever it was he was staring at on his phone screen. Probably a mobile casino, you thought, your expression adopting an air of distaste at the thought. You shook your head in disapproval. Gambling was a vice that you were proud to say you would never succumb to. Shifting uncomfortably in your seat, you stared out of the window at the sea of stars you traversed, shuddering at how insignificant the sight made you feel. You cleared your throat, reaching across the table to pick up your drink. The movement disturbed your travelling companion from his mindless scrolling, and he glanced up from his phone with an inquisitive smirk, tilting his head to the side.

“Careful now, sweetheart - your glass is almost empty as it is. Nerves?”