"No-one told me this was supposed to be some sort of story-time," he snorted, taking a deep swallow of beer. "Misadventures in space and what-not. How to get yourself stuck in bleedin' science fiction show."

He fished in his coat pocket, taking out a rather crumpled pack of cigarettes, popping one between his lips. However, the glare of the man behind the bar stopped him from lighting it, and with a suffering sigh he put it back.