"Alex," the older woman replied with a lopsided smile. Maybe more than alcohol she needed to be social again. Her thoughts had been in a dark place for so long. "Gotta say, I'm loving that outfit."
The bartender took that second to set a margarita in front of Alex. She narrowed her eyes playfully. "Well, I did say 'anything'," she muttered. "Can I buy you a drink, Haruka?"