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2024-10-29 19:42:56After an eventful first day of work, the Phoenix Mafia decided to unwind at the Sparrow Lounge, one of the many nightclubs owned by Peter Quinton, and now to Charles.
Charles arrived in his Ferrari, a sight that was seldom seen in that area of Townsville. Initially, Charles was concerned about the attention he would get for driving such a high end car to the lounge.
So Charles decided to drop his car at the valet area, before briskly heading over to the main entrance, where the rest of the team was waiting for him.
Having being introduced to the Phoenix Mafia during the day, the bouncer recognised them all and immediately let them in, despite there being a public queue outside the lounge.
The difference between the interior of the lounge during the day and at night was obvious. The overall purple neon lighting enveloped the whole lounge. It accentuated the marble bar tops, giving the lounge a psychedelic experience.
Customers were seated
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