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Submitted to Contest #45
Almost 17 years ago now, I was in a pub in sunny Folkestone enjoying a pint with friends and playing pool. I was having a hell of a time. The rickety jukebox was blaring some of my favourite oldi tunes as I skilfully, and deftly I might add, dispatched yet another foreign student from the pool table. As the incumbent, it was my right to instruct the loser - like a boss - to get me another pint of Strongbow and to hurry up while they were at it. Xavier gave a wry smile and gestured defiantly before meandering through the karaoke crowd and tow...
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