[ persephone follows the group to the bar easily enough, even if she looks a little confused! the closer it gets to 11, though, the more antsy she seems to get. she stifles a couple of yawns mid-conversation, and even dozes off while still on her feet once... ]

I'd love to keep hanging out with you guys, but it's getting pretty late, and I should probably be getting home. We can play more tomorrow, promise!

[ she politely waves goodbye with one hand and she reaches for the door with the other... but when it refuses to budge, she stares at it with mild confusion. she tries nudging her shoulder against it a couple of times, even pushing at it with both of her hands before she gives up and turns back to the group, clearly more than just a little unsettled. ]

Hey, um... why can't we leave? Is someone coming through the airport? Shoot, Zelgadis might have forgotten to close the gates again on his way home...

[ before any of them can ask just what the fuck is going on, a screen pops up behind her and plays the following. ]