“Better Days” is a short story published in the collection Low-Key Calamities in 2023. A demonstration in how to break up bar fights.
Synopsis[]
On shore patrol at Apostle’s Station in the Archangel system, Malone and Baldwin were busted by Chief Lockwood for hugging. Lockwood then called them to help him break up a bar fight, and demonstrated how to break up one with minimal force.
Phoebe ran to Tanner for help in breaking up a bar fight at the Fremantle University. Tanner showed that he had learned from the earlier lesson.
Appearances[]
Characters[]
- Tanner Malone
- Jesse Baldwin
- Chief Lockwood
- Phoebe
- Chet
- Siraj
- and many marines, ratings, students, and civilians of various activities
Locations & organizations[]
- Apostle’s Station
- Fremantle University
Continuity[]
The first half of “Better Days” is set in April 2277 in Archangel system and the second half in February 2281 at Fremantle University.
Publication History[]
“Better Days” was first published on Elliott Kay’s Patreon in February 2022. It was re-published in Low-Key Calamities on February 21, 2023.