"Why did you invite me to this event?" Jack asked as we were halfway to the pub.
I came unannounced to the police station today, dragging him away, despite the pile of work on his desk.
"Because I don't want there to be misunderstandings," I said. "I don't want the guys to think I'm flirting with them. Your presence makes it clear."
"You could also," Jack said, "not go out with them. Then they won't be confused."
"Not an option," I said. "I need to go."
"I don't see why you have to go when one of them gave you a black eye, and another insulted you so badly you challenged him to a duel," Jack said.
Yes, I told Jack what happened. Despite our current disagreement, he was still my fiancé, and he was quite shocked to see my black eye.
"That kind of thing is common among my people," I sa
