In Suspension

West-of-Ireland weather is relentless. It gives residents a cheeky backward stare, as if to imply that they owe it something. Amid the dulled consciousness of Maguire's bar, lone daytime drinkers contemplate their tragic timelines. The owner, Dennis, counts stacks of coins. The Players, who hold their own territory in the bar, have little tolerance for chit-chat about the weather. Meanwhile, the Aloof sits alone, quietly observed by the others. But what no one knows is that he is a mastermi...