<span style="font-family:Assistant">Once Alice changed and retouched her makeup, she made her way to the bar keeping an eye out for Chase. He was making a few drinks for the cocktails servers as she slid onto one of the stools. It was downtime for her. As much as the girls were pushed to mingle with the crowd, today she didn't feel as social. Besides talking to Star and her brother from what she guessed, Alice wanted to keep a low profile.<br/>
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She couldn't help but shudder thinking about her talk with Gwendolyn. That woman truly terrified her. If she caught her using... Shaking her head, she leaned against her hand waiting for her friend to come by. <br/>
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Chase glanced up from his duties noticing Alice seat herself at the bar in the corner. He quickly put together her favorite drink, vanilla vodka and ginger ale and walked over setting the highball in front of her. She took a small sip earning him a rare smile.<br/>
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"Everything alright? I noticed after your set, you disappeared for a bit."<br/>
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She sighed taking another sip. "Gwen wanted to <i>talk</i>."<br/>
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Chase's eyes narrowed  as he moved closer. "You not in any trouble are you?"<br/>
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"No, nothing like that. I mean...she did threaten me, but mostly it was to help Star. Polish her routine a bit."<br/>
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He reached out giving her hand a squeeze. "If that's the case. I can't be lax anymore with my side stuff. You understand? Maybe outside the club babe."<br/>
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She pulled her hand away with a pout. "I-I suppose. I'm just hurting right now. Got that itch."<br/>
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Chase sighed shaking his head. "Damn it Alice. You to get clean, but my break will be soon. I managed to get a little something. Not much."<br/>
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"I'll take it Chase. You know I love you, right."<br/>
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"Uh huh. Sure," he looked up just as a few more patrons came to the bar. "Gotta go. Enjoy your drink, alright?"</span>