Then Volgin invited himself inside, roaring with the roar of many Russian bears for a vodka.

Yes, it was a strange sight: Volgin coming to him. The man was anything but a good omen, and he was perfectly aware of it but it did not stop him.

He remained in place.

"Your accident," he grunted. "It would be a shame to have a someone with a keen interest in such a beautiful sport... dearly departed from us."