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An old English Pub, located somewhere between here and there, then and now.

The bartender is called Slim. He's a dangerous man with many acquaintances, few friends, and no living enemies.

The pub is easy to find for those who have the right frame of mind. Anyone can enter the pub.

But, that's the problem, see. Anyone can enter... But not everyone can leave.

Behind the bar is a large square block of what appears to be clear crystal.

Inside that block is a large white and black Tomcat, frozen in mid-pounce.

Below the block a plaque reads:

STOOPID CAT, FROZEN IN TIME, THE PERFECT BAIT

I'm Slim, this is my place, follow the few simple rules and we won't have no trouble...

Break my rules, you join the cat... It's that simple.

Rule 1 - If ya can't say nothin' bad about Cobalt Kid, don't mention him.

Rule 2 - IF Cobalt Kid ever shows up to rescue Stoopid Cat, I get first shot at him. You mugs can have what's left after I'm done.

Questions?

What r' ya drinkin'?

Ram Boy walks into pub after another mind-numbing day of helping flighty rich women choose fabric swatches for their powder rooms. He stops after seeing what appears to be a frozen cat. He says "Oh, hell no." Then he turns around walks out and heads over to Boys Town still looking for a stiff one.

<does not enter yet at this time>

Soon, Stoopid Cat...soon.

Hello Slim.

You're playing a dangerous game here my friend. She's more likely to come after the cat than he is.

I got no beef with you, Concord an you should know better'n ta brace me here.

I'm just trying to understand what your problem with Cobalt Kid is.

I can't stand the jerk either, but I wouldn't risk a stunt like this.

His armies didn't lay waste ta yer homeworld Concord, the way they did ta mine.

He sent his pet general out ta "Teach the Barbarian Hordes a Lesson." 'Cept that General wasn't too picky about makin' sure that the planets he sacked was really members of the Hordes.

We traded wit the Horde. Kinda hard not to when your choices are doing business or becoming slaves. That's all his pet General needed ta know.

<An Enraged Pagan Lass Appears in a cloud of Eldrich Smoke>

Slim, or whoever you are... You will release my familiar, NOW!

Or I will bring this bar...

<Pagan Lass halts in mid sentance as a block of crystal encases her>

She's not hurt, Concord. So don't try nothin' stupid. I'll let her go after I deal wit Cobalt Kid.

No, Slim, I'm not stupid. I've seen enough to realize that inside this bar you're invincible.

I'd advise you not to step outside of it however. Pagan and the cat have a great number of friends and a large family. All of them will be gunning for you.

What about you Concord? Will you be gunnin' fer me if I go outside?

Step outside and find out...

Hrun desires a drink bar keep!

Mead and plenty of it I must go hunting for and destroying the miscreant known to this world as Cobalt Kid. He must be taught that a woman’s heart is not to be played with.


Hrun notices Stoopid cat and Pagan Lass encased in crystal but manages to hold his tongue.


I have not seen this ale house before tis new me thinks?

<also does not enter>

Soon Slim, you'll be able to have all of your enemies gathered here, and I'm going to ensure it.

Then you can take your bar and leave, so Ultra Man and I can focus on our prime directives.

<sighs>

Shame. He had such potential. Well, ta! (For now.)

<leaves>

It seems that some of the LMBPers have finally remembered you two.

Now I only need to wait until they find their way here...

You will need allies dear Slim.

Omnicom me.

So, shenu, what can you do for me?

<Stands looking up at the third time frozen figure behind the bar>

So Fat Boy finally started looking for you, did he?

Well, his friendship with Cobalt kid is going to cost him dearly...

He'll be here soon I think, then... another of Cobalt's friends and allies becomes a trophy on my wall...

BWAH-HA-HAHA-HA

Oops, not the Club Cobalt I was looking for.
<spots frozen cat, turns around, walks over to Boys Town, looking for a stiff one.>

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<Walks in, looks up at the three time frozen figures behind the bar>

You're playing a dangerous game, Slim, eventually they're gonna come after you. Lard Butt doesn't know about your third trophy yet, but he'll figure it out soon and then you'll have three of the most powerful LMBPers gunning for you...

You ready for that kind of action?

You know I am Concord.

Why don't you go back and tell them who's up there...

In fact tell'em I got four trophy's now.

<A fourth cube of frozen time floats up next to the others. Inside is a beautiful young woman with bluish skin>

Caught her sneaking in last night. I'm sure that coward Cobalt sent her...

You tell'em what I got, Concord, I'm tired of waiting...