Sonya noticed the hesitation and wondered just what rank she was in Cassie's timeline. A part of her wanted to ask, but she held her tongue: knowing now wouldn't do any good.

"Don't worry, you're not the first person to have that reaction-probably won't be the last." Being Bound was never a convenience for anyone.

"You have time to figure it out, if that's the case." Even if she found the reason, she may still have to hold up on the reason for being stuck. "Or just do what I've been told-consider it an impromptu leave of absence."

Sonya barely held from rolling her eyes. "Since you're here, there are a few rules to this place: one, no violence, atleast not in the main bar, two, no sex, there are little kids who come in here too, and finally, three.." And Sonya had to take a deep breath at this one. "No 'outside business' within the main bar. If you see someone you have conflicts with from home, take it outside. Consider Milliways as a 'no combat' zone."

So even if Tsung, Kano or Kahn showed up through the door, in lieu of holding herself back, she'd have to leave the main bar.