Another guess:
<span class='standouttext'>Spoiler : </span><span class='spoiler'> The 'gun' is one of those cigarette lighters that produce a flame from the end when you pull the trigger. The barkeeper just lit the man's cigarette for him. </span>
Maybe I need to ask some questions instead of just guessing.
Did the barkeeper and the customer know each other before the incident?
Did the barkeeper intend the gun to be a threatening gesture? i.e. a threat to shoot at the customer?
Was it a real gun, loaded with bullets?
Are any of these factors relevant:
The historical time of the incident?
The time of day, week or year?
The state of health of either the barman or the customer?
The relationship between the two (blood relation, friend, enemy or whatever)?
If I knew what either or both were wearing would that help? (i.e. uniform or identifying clothing).
Is it essential to the story that he asked for water, rather than another drink, or other item?
Could it be re-written, with the same basic idea, but using something other than a glass of water?
Is it necessary to the story that the man leaves the bar after saying "Thank you"?
Apologies for asking so many questions at one time, but with the time zone difference if I ask them one at a time it will take me months to guess. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />
