009 - [Video]

[fightforastar]

[The video feed centers on Tifa, who looks to be in a pretty good mood. Behind her, part of a small bar can be seen.]

This is probably about as calm as things are going to get for an announcement.

As of today, I'm reopening the bar, the Crow's Nest. The name's from the previous owner, but I decided I'd keep it. I think if you rename a place too many times, it starts to forget its character.

Anyway, it's located a few streets from the plaza, look for the red door. If you're interested in a good drink or a home-cooked meal, you come right on by.

Comments

[video]

[kadonamonkey]

You know I think you might be missing one very important detail about the appeal of your new bar, Miss.

[video]

[fightforastar]

No, I don't think I am.

[She has a good guess what he means, but she did, after all, use video.]

[video]

[kadonamonkey]

Really? Because I think that beautiful smile of yours is definitely a selling point!

[ ...also there are two other major selling points too but let's start with the smile. ]

[video]

[fightforastar]

A friendly face speaks for itself. I didn't think it needed mentioning.

[So you can end with the smile, too.]

Re: [video]

[kadonamonkey]

[ But but... they're such amazing and BIG reasons! ]

You'd be surprised how many grumpy bartenders are around these days though! Truly proper bartending with a friendly smile and open ear is one of the great lost arts.

[ Says the sixteen year old. ]

[video]

[fightforastar]

[She's not going to outright call him on how young he looks, because in this place you never know, but she does raise an eyebrow.]

Is that right? You sound like you've been to quite a few places to make that determination.

[video]

[kadonamonkey]

[ The fact that he lives in a world of high-fantasy that likely has no legal drinking age probably worked in his favor back home. ]

Well with my occupation I traveled around a lot so I got to see a lot of places. Different city, different tavern!

[video]

[fightforastar]

["Lost art" usually refers to things that have been gone for... well, longer than he's been alive.]

I see. And what is it you do anyway?

Re: [video]

[kadonamonkey]

[ He also has a flair for the dramatic. ]

I'm an actor in a traveling theater troupe!

[ And also a thief so quick exits from town are kind of absolutely necessary at times. ]

[video]

[fightforastar]

That does explain the dramatic flair. It sounds like it'd be a lot of fun.

[chainsmoke_king]

Congrats. I'll hafta stop in.

[fightforastar]

Good. I'll be expecting you.

[ugly_soldier_dude]

I was wondering if you'd start a bar. Expect me and Cloud there soon.

[fightforastar]

Dragging him along, huh?

You two can be my guinea pigs.

[ugly_soldier_dude]

Of course I am. We got a lot of catching up to do. So I totally volunteer us as guinea pigs.

[fightforastar]

You can catch up anywhere. But, I guess this way I get to listen in.

[ugly_soldier_dude]

More fun to do that around other friends. And he'll be more relaxed with you around.

[In other words, it'll be much easier to get him drunk.]

[fightforastar]

Around me, maybe. I don't know about the other customers.

[ugly_soldier_dude]

It'll be fine. Nothing a couple shots can't fix.

[fightforastar]

Hmm, I guess we'll find out. I haven't ever seen him drink much.

[ugly_soldier_dude]

That's because he's never gone out with me before.

[fightforastar]

Peer pressure, huh?

[ugly_soldier_dude]

Well-intentioned encouragement.

[fightforastar]

Of course.

I'm not about to discourage you anyway.

[ugly_soldier_dude]

That'll make things a lot easier.

[Tifa was the one person who probably could have stopped him. If she was good with it, then nothing stood in his way.]

Don't worry. I'll make sure he'll be okay.

[fightforastar]

As your bartender, it is kind of my job to keep an eye on both of you.

[ugly_soldier_dude]

But you'll have other customers, too.

[fightforastar]

That's the plan, yes.

wow sorry for the earlier fail

[ugly_soldier_dude]

...You're gonna insist on this, aren't you?

shh, I would've just blamed DW

[fightforastar]

It's what I do.

Besides, it'll be hard not to keep an eye on you if I'm eavesdropping.

voice

[bufudine]

[Ah... the Crow's Nest. Serph knows it fairly well.]

I knew the previous owner. I'd like to see what you've done with it.

voice

[fightforastar]

Of course. Maybe you can tell me what it was like before.

voice -> action

[bufudine]

I'll see you soon.

[It doesn't take Serph very long to find the Crow's Nest; it used to be a place he semi-frequented. When he steps inside, he allows himself time to look over the insides of the bar, taking in the familiar sights glasses and bottles of drink. When he spots Tifa, though, he approaches, and gives a nod in greeting.]

action

[fightforastar]

[She smiles in greeting when he comes up and gestures him to one of the bar stools.]

Have a seat. What can I get you?

action

[bufudine]

[Serph nods, and takes a seat, arms resting against the counter of the bar. Despite having been to a few bars a number of times in Vatheon...]

I don't know much about drink.

[It's been a while since he's had a drink, though; last time, Johnny gave him something and it was enough to make him pass out right then and there.]

Do you have something less strong?

warning: mun probably knows less about booze than Serph

[fightforastar]

Sure, I could mix you up something a little milder. Do you know what kind of flavors you like?