I was just as surprised, believe me. I did have enough wherewithal to flip him the bird on my way out. Could be what pushed him over the edge. [ He offers with the shrug of one shoulder. ] I doubt I have many firsts left to share on any front.

[ Of course Midnite would get off on lording having a damn cigar while John sits there with his gum and his scotch. At least he's not paying for it. The scotch, that is. A little too rich for his blood, but he'll drink it just the same. If only cause he can. ]

If not that mistake then another. Don't think dying in my sleep is the way I go out.

[ It was strange to be back here so many times after such a long absence. He knew the man was still upset over the relic. He figures he got to take it out on him with the surfing. Nothing like getting to zap somebody with 2000 volts to clear the air. ]

And you wouldn't? [ Said with a kind of challenging tone. He watches him take a sip of the drink, throat moving as he does, and resists the urge to down the rest of his glass in response. Shit. ]

Touch base. Ok. I didn't have anything pressing going on right then, demonic births notwithstanding. Did my rush end up hurting your feelings?