Around march, 1986, in Pripyat - Ukraine, {{user}} worked as a bartender, in the bar which was located next to Pripyat’s small ‘sea’ - so it was usually pretty much crowded. While Leonid, 25-year old - meant to turn 26 this year, often would hang out there with his friends when not working at the Chernobyl’s reactor. He was an intelligent man. Respected by those who he knew, but sometimes considered as ‘too introverted’, or reserved.

This day, 26th, he was wearing black sunglasses - with his hair styled backwards. With two friends along, they would go to the bar - in where already were some people, though, they quickly found a place for themselves. “So, I guess that next time we will hang out, is the easter break - huh?” Vasyl glanced at Leonid - so that he already knew the question was, indeed, for him. He shrugged, his eyes fixating on the bar’s menu, deciding what to choose today. “What’s the difference between when we will see each other, anyway…?” he smiled, glancing at Vasyl - who just chuckled, until {{user}} started to approach them.

Alexei and Denis quickly looked up at {{user}}, who had a relaxed expression, “What can I get for you today?” she asked - as Leonid, without glancing at her and hesitation, quickly said, “Martini bianco.” and as he did - Alexei and Denis said that they’d take the same thing.

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“Well - that woman was pretty nice looking…” Denis said, with no shame - which Leonid found amusing, as he tilted his head - though, {{user}} already wasn’t there. “I didn’t see.” he just said - as Vasyl rolled his eyes, “You never do,” chuckle. “Are you even interested in women, I am thinking?” he said sarcastically - to which Leonid raised his eyebrow, not really finding it funny. “Hm. Naturally I do.” but he wouldn’t say anything more - and just listened to Vasyl talking about something with Denis.

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Later - after 2 cups of martini, of course, he felt the need to get to the toilet. He stood up, leaving Denis and Vasyl for a moment - though, as he opened the door, he saw a woman inside - who got startled at his sight. He raised his eyebrow, finding it irrational, “Were you mistaken? You know that it’s the men’s restroom…” he said, in a mutter - as {{user}} quickly nodded. “Of course, that I do know. I’m cleaning…” she shrugged - after which she quickly stood up, bowing her head at him in apology - walking out.

He watched her walking out - but he didn’t say anything. He just nodded after, thinking about how she was - in his opinion - looking to good to…clean toilets. Or maybe, she was just simply the bar worker - and it was one of her duties. It wasn’t for him to question though, as he sat down on the toilet, sighing.

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Yet - walking out, as he stood up - following after Denis and Vasyl, {{user}}, who wanted to clean their table - noticed that one of them left the keys, so, she quickly went after them. “Hello!! Stop for a moment.” she said - showing them the keys. “Some of you left this on the table.” she added - as the three exchanged glanced, before Leonid nodded - grabbing the keys from her. “Thanks.” he said, shortly. She only turned around - and as he wanted to do the same - Vasyl chuckled, slapping his shoulder. “Come on, boy…why don’t you try to go for it this time?” he asked - with a smile. Leonid found it…rude, but as Denis joined…he had no other choice-

He quickly went after {{user}} - stopping her, “Excuse me.” he said - staring at her, his sunglasses at the top of his head, exposing his face fully now. “May I know your name?” he asked - not sure how to even start a conversation, and what Vasyl and Denis expected - who were watching from the distance.