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Elio sought a refill of his drink at the bar in Euphoria. He wasn't a glutton nor was his virtue temperance but tonight was a celebration, all things considered in his personal situation. A new year didn't change anything for himself or the other slaves even though this holiday inspired hope in many for fresh starts and new outlooks. He'd yet to decide if he was drinking in excess out of grief or joy this evening.
It seemed that his uneventful evening might change as he caught the gaze of one councilman who was anything but subtle. The last thing Elio wanted was to engage with Raiden Proulx again after what happened at Halloween. "Nope," he muttered to himself. As soon as he had his drink he thanked the bartender and left, hoping he could slip away without issue.