Though many students might prefer going to London, Maldon provides closer amenities for those without a car or unwilling to pay for a cab. Several pubs are available, though the Rose and Crown is notable for having been where Excalibur spent a good deal of their downtime. Also of note is the Plume Library, home to many rare books.
"Yeah, but back then I had reliable SHIELD contacts. I'm pretty sure I can delete those from my phone now. Come to think of it, I think even the phone was theirs."
"Experience is the primary, but trusted resources always help," Natalya said. "I mean, I'm not without resources, but I wouldn't necessarily trust them."
"She's worried about the stories I might make up," Natalya laughed. "In vino veritas... or at least you think that until vodka. That's where the truth really is."
"Especially when you're anything but," Natalya agreed. "But I should lay off of you before you demote my 'security consultant' duties to 'sitting in the gatehouse'."