"Because half the people in this town don't know how to loosen the fuck up." A knowing grin and a wink, "And a few of us know how to hide shit real well."

But it won't last forever. He's prepared for that. Going without is just going back to normal. Booze is a luxury. You can bet he's hoarding and stocking up on anything that lasts. Anything they're gonna need. Back to rations and eating from a can. That's normal. That's more like it. Feels more real.

Ghoul claps a hand on Galen's shoulder as they head for the bar.