> With a quick move she slides her chair back and the liquid
> splashes in front of her. Only a few small drops bounce off
> the table onto her clothing. Looking down she sees her shoes
> weren't quite so lucky. There is a large wet spot on the floor
>   and both of her shoes have received a good splatter of beer.
> 
> Around the lounge the quiet murmur of voices stops as
> everyone's eyes turn toward you.

Merinn smiles and shakes her head as she calmly slides back to the table.
"See? Just another sordid story." She wipes up the spilled beer on the table
with a napkin. "So, have you met anyone else from the crew yet?"

JR