"[b]Jare forgave you. The patrons accepted you. And if the government had tried anything funny with you, or with [i]any[/i] of my employees for that matter, they would have had words from myself and Jakob. I understand rejection can be harsh, but don't allow that to get in the way of you finding friends. "If you ever need a place to stay, someone to talk to, or just a good ol' fashioned drink, then stop by. You will [i]always[/i] be welcome in my bar.[/b]" [i]With that, the Bartender pushed through the door to the kitchens, Gaffer's cursing at a burnt entree floating through. As he entered, Sykes exited holding another set of napkin-wrapped silverware.[/i]