Jack was back outside, walking the streets of Chronos View. The rain didn't bother him at all. It was a welcome change from the hot and cramped subway. He was heading to the local bar. It would be nice and empty at this time of day, and he knew the bartender quite well. Besides, it's a hell of a lot cleaner than his apartment.

Suddenly, some deranged old came running down the street like a dog off its leash. Jack had barely enough time to look up from the floor and step out of the way as the man came barreling past. He looked around him. Everybody was staring at that old man who had apparently come from the cafe, where a waitress was lowering her broom. Jack, still a little shocked, decided to stop standing around like a mook and continue his way to the bar.