An ice cube the size of a child's fist floated in the cup, its melted water forming a layer within the beer as it chilled it. Jig gently swirled the cup in a circular motion to mix the diluted part, then took a drink of the well-chilled beer.

The cool sensation sliding down his throat and the mild alcohol felt wonderfully soothing.

At this long-awaited taste he had been looking forward to, Jig almost let out a sound of pleasure but caught himself and swallowed it back.