Mal Reynolds & Hannah Lewis
Hannah considered getting another refill, but decided against it. All around them the crowd was moving. Now that the big moment had passed, some of the crowd was preparing to depart for home--or other parties--while others settled in to continue partying until last call.
She said as much to Mal. "And I count myself among the first group," she added. "I've rung in the New Year, but I think I'm going to go home and enjoy some solitude for a while. It was good to meet you, and I hope you won't be a stranger."