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This isn't something that I typically find myself asking or even thinking about, to be honest.
But I suppose I'm of age now, and "of age" is a somewhat irrelevant concept when the countries and laws we come from no longer exist, isn't it?

With that said:

In our current circumstance, where might one find an alcoholic drink?

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To be clear, I turned 18 (the age of adulthood in my homeland) back in April, and as far as I'm aware, the drinking age here is 16.
I just haven't felt the urge to indulge in it much before now.

Do they really serve alcohol back up on the station?

I'm from England, to answer your question.

Ah. Right. Most of Europe was like that, huh?

[Man, he couldn't imagine what he would be like if he was allowed such freedom at such an early age. He'd definitely abuse it... Probably...]

But yeah, all you really have to do is ask and those up on the orbiter can recreate just about anything.

Had an In-N-Out Burger recently which was surprisingly close to the real deal. And friends have grabbed me drinks while I've been up there.

I see. That's very convenient.
To be honest, I'm not looking for anything in specific. No particular drink from my hometown or anything like that. So I'm not sure your advice is that applicable.
But I'll keep it in mind.

What's In-N-Out Burger?

[It sounds like what happens during digestion. Which is gross.]

What? You've never heard of In-N-Out? It's only the best burger chain on the entire west coast of America. It's pretty much a staple stone to our culture! I used to go there all the time back in the day.

[He knew hamburgers were a pretty American thing in general... But still...]

Oh man you have to make sure to ask for one next time you're up on the orbiter. Maybe get it with a spiked malted milkshake.

[Sage adult advice.]

As I said before: I'm from England.
I'm not exactly familiar with American hamburger chains aside from those you export.

What makes it better than the more famous franchises?

Well, I suppose it is a smaller franchise. Pretty much a strictly California thing. Let's see. I suppose one of the reasons it's so good is its simplicity. Everything is fresh, no freezing involved, and most of the ingredients are locally grown. So there's really no need for any fancy additions, you know? The menu is literally just "Hamburger, Cheeseburger, French fries, Soda, and Milkshake". Man, just thinking about how their stuff tastes make me nostalgic.

And hungry.

I think I'm definitely hungry now.

I'll admit that does sound good. Fresh ingredients alone is a marked improvement over the other chains.

I've never really eaten much fast food myself, personally speaking. I'm not a very good judge on what makes one better than the others.

Well then. I suppose I have to live up to my word and make sure it's the best hamburger you've ever had now don't I?

Still, I don't think that changes your drink situation right now unless you really don't mind going all the way back up to the Orbiter. I hear there's a cantina around here that's supposed to be pretty good. But since I've yet to go there myself I don't think I could put my own two cents in just yet.

Er, you really don't have to do that. It's not necessary. As I said before, I don't really know much about fast food so I'm not sure I'd be a good judge.

I'm beginning to rethink this plan, to be honest. I'm not sure bars or taverns suit me temperamentally.

Still it's definitely at least worth a try. At least take me on the recommendation.

But, really? You think? How do you know if you never step into one?

If I were to start having fast food, that would be the type I would start with, then.

It's true I haven't been in to one to drink. I was there the first night for everyone experimenting with the beverages. It's... rowdy.

Ahaha, yeah, that tends to happen when you make a place for a bunch of people to get drunk. Otherwise, it would be a shame if you were by yourself while getting that way.

Number one law of drinking is to never drink alone. Otherwise, you'll just look like a lush.

[Sage nod of wisdom and experience.]

Perhaps a smaller pub. Someplace quieter with fewer people in it. Or if all else fails you could always pick up something at one of the local stores and go hang out with a friend or two.

[A friend or two... that's the problem. Her friend's back asleep.]

Honestly, bringing something back to my room appeal to me more than the other options.
But, as you said, that does have... certain implications.

...Implications? That's not at all a vague and mysterious answer.

[Come on Diana you can tell him. He's practically a master at handling teenage girl problems at this point!]

I didn't think so at all.
You just said it yourself: Drinking alone has specific connotations.
Even if I might prefer it at this point.

... Oh?

Wait. So you mean you have no one to drink with?

[Oh no. This won't do. This simply won't do at all!]

I am not anything remotely resembling a social butterfly.

I see...

[Well then. What to do, what to do...]

Well, if that's the case... What do you say I get you something, hm?

[In the totally not creepy way in which a thirty-five-year-old man would ask an eighteen-year-old girl out for a drink, of course.]

I'm... sorry?
You're offering to buy me a drink?

... I suppose?

[Yeah totally not creepy.]

That is only if you don't mind!
I guess, as the responsible adult here, it just feels kind of irresponsible to just leave someone alone by themselves when dealing with alcohol for their first time.
... Especially if the source of their wanting to drink is because of feeling down.

I guess it's just, from personal experience, I know what it's like to want to give in to such vices? And I rather it is a positive social experience than a sad one...

[Don't give in to your vices like he once did Diana! It's only a never-ending spiral downwards!]

[Oh, phew. She had actually been giving his suggestion serious side-eye at first-- she'd considered explicitly telling him he was too old for her-- but this explanation seems innocuous enough, even kind.]

Thank you; your offer is very kind.
It's not the first time I've had alcohol, I assure you; I'm not *that* inexperienced.
It's only the first time I'm drinking with the intention of inebriating myself.

And to be perfectly candid, I think having someone else around might be... embarrassing?

Embarrassing as it may be, it's still probably safer to be around other people when you have the full intention to get yourself in that way.

Perhaps I may be over-worrying. Heck... Maybe I'm even projecting a bit. But if not me, at least try to find someone to be with, all right?

[He's doing his absolute best to keep himself from going full-on dad mode here. Mostly out of respect that they barely know one another.

But, darn it, it was difficult not to.]

No, I do appreciate the concern.
However, I will have to respectfully decline your offer.
I think I can handle myself.

[HMMM. Dang it Diana, way to get a guy to worry.]

...
Well, it's not as if I am capable of forcing you or anything of the sort.
In the end, it is all your own decision.

Just, please take care of yourself if you do, all right? And try to keep from doing anything ridiculous. Like going out because of a spontaneous craving, or texting a friend over a stupid spur of the moment thought you've had...

[Believe him. None of those things end well when you're off drinking alone.]

[Excuse you, Phoenix, she is 18! Legally an adult! She would never make a bad decision.]

Again, I appreciate the concern, I think.
I don't intend to do any of those things.
I'm typically the one preventing the ridiculous activity myself.

I assume you speak from experience?

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