About 21:00, Axe of God, downtown NMK, Tuesday the 22nd of June, 2055.

About 21:00, Axe of God, downtown NMK, Tuesday the 22nd of June, 2055.

It's the first time we've all got together since our bloodied flight from the Docklands almost two months ago. I've only seen Yuki since then, as she dropped by while I was in hospital and offered to let me sleep in the spare room of her new apartment, while I completed my recovery. So I've been sleeping there for about two weeks now.

Yuki has been using the group's down time to do some work for Trauma Team. She says she's bumped into Roland a couple of times as he's been working there too. Apparently Sykes has sort of appointed himself as Crash's manager and has been arranging some gigs for him. That's why we're here at the Axe of God again. Crash is 'performing' tonight and it seemed like about time we got together to find out what's happening.

Obviously, one of the first things we do is reminisce about what we did last. Then we talk about how much easier it would be now the military cordon around the Docklands has been lifted. Sykes says that now reliable information is flowing out of the Docklands again, he's heard that his 'friend' Jake, and his men, all succumbed to the 'blue goo' infection before adequate treatment could be given. Sykes doesn't mention anything about the obvious opportunity this presents for a wily fixer.

Unfortunately, Crash has to leave the conversation as it's time for him to take the stage. By the end of his first 'song' it becomes apparent that the crowd must be really drugged up tonight, as they actually seem to be enjoying themselves.

Looking out across the crowd from where we're sat upstairs, I'm a little surprised to spot some familiar colours amongst the 'revellers'. It seems that some of The Sisters have crossed the river.

As Crash finishes his, thankfully short, set, he announces that his manager has pledged 20,000eb for the fight against drugs in the Docklands. We all turn to look at Sykes and he seems as surprised as the rest of us. While Sykes wonders about what to do next, Yuki gets up and heads downstairs to speak to The Sisters, and I follow, mindful of the promise I made to help them...