Red had two hours to kill, “I’ll be down the stairwell at ‘The Muddy Rudder’ if anyone cares to join me.” He extended an invitation to his new companions.  He was ready right now, but the others needed a little more time.  As he made his way down to the Muddy Rudder for some refreshment, he stopped by the restroom and took a pre-mission dump.  Feeling relieved and 5 pounds lighter, he continued on to the tavern in the lower deck of the ship.  He ordered his favorite, a nuka-cola and whiskey, just a little drink to take the edge off his nerves.  He mumbled his thanks to Belle and tossed a few caps onto the counter to pay for his drink.<br/><br/>Red killed the next two hours playing billiards and socializing with any of his new teammates that found their way down to 'The Muddy Rudder'.  When it was time, he climbed the stairwell to the top deck for Dr. Li's briefing.