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Selphie had been so excited when she'd found out about Izumo's new bar. After the week she'd had, the idea of some refreshing alcohol was so very tempting. Once she knew where to find the bar, she headed along in the early evening.

For the occasion, Selphie's even dressed up a little - nothing too fancy, just with more care and attention to detail than usual, exchanging her usual brights for something darker, prettier.

Izumo had promised her that he'd make up a cocktail for her so, with a fizzy bright pink drink in hand, Selphie dropped herself down at a table. She happily sips from her straw, eyes wide as she watches the place, and the people come and go.

And here's a fine little addition to the scene. She seems like a cute one, to be sure. Just the same kind of sunshine he usually gives off. It's refreshing to see and in his opinion, nothing quite complimented a fine bar than an equally fine lady. So he comes over, setting down the glass he was wiping down back on the shelf with the rest of them. Ronald pushes a bit of hair off his face before he settles himself near, resting his head on his hand. "Enjoying yourself so far?" he finally asks when he settles down.

No doubt Selphie was thinking about and looking at any number of the things and goings on in the bar, but she did notice someone coming towards her. Hopefully, he wasn't going to try and take her drink away, because she still had half of it left.

But as soon as he's seated and comfortable, Selphie watches him for a moment and laughs gently, nodding her head, "Uh huh! I am, thanks. Are you?"

"First night working the bar so you can say yeah." he replied with the same smile. He crosses his arms over the bartop, turning his head to give Selphie his full attention. "Course, the sight of a lovely young bird come to grace us with her presence is half the pleasure, eh?" he adds after a moment, that smile turning into a bit of a well meaning smirk. "Just ask if you want me to get you anything else, alright?"

Lovely young bird? Well, that was certainly a new one for Selphie, and she blinked rapidly at the man in front of her before taking it in and blushing. She wasn't sure what she was supposed to say or do in reply, so just bowed her head, "Oh, uhm, well, it's nice to be here..."

Selphie smiled lightly, eventually lifting her eyes and pushing her glass towards him, "Think you could mix me up a drink?"

Oh now this one was cute. Most definitely cute. He couldn't help himself when it came to the ladies... especially when he had to be at his most charming in order to keep the patrons coming into the bar. "Glad you're enjoying yourself." Ronald finally replies as he straightens himself up.

"Fancy anything off the menu or would you rather I think something up myself?"

"Uh huh! I am, thanks!" It didn't often take a lot of please Selphie - she found excitement in the smallest of things. But in all fairness, it was a very nice bar, and charming bar staff always made things better.

"Hmm...surprise me! So long as it's fruity!"

"Brilliant." Ronald said with that same grin as he moved himself to the wall and looked over the bottles that lined the shelves. Something fruity. Something that suited a pleasant young lass on her first night to a newly opened bar. Aha. Of course.

"It's a bit of a brainer but..." he began, taking a few select bottles from the shelf and sliding them over the bartop. He makes a show of it, flipping a couple of the bottles before pouring a shot of the contents in and topping it all off with a bit of soda.

With a smile, that glass is slid over and garnished with a cherry. "A Cinderella. Thought it'd be a fitting way to start the evening, eh?"

Selphie watched his little display with a fascinated amusement, smiling brightly. When he was done she clapped her hands together in an impressed applause. "Wow!"

She looked down at her drink and back up at him again, "Cinderella... So this is gonna turn me into a beautiful princess and bring me a handsome prince?" Grinning, she picked up the glass and took a sip. Her eyebrows raised at the alcohol content, but she beamed up at him, 'This is really yummy!"

See? He knew this was going to be a good idea. Mister Kusanagi just has to trust him with the breakables. It pleases him even more to know that his selection was fitting enough to please their guest this evening. Sure, it didn't have the proper alcohol content most would have clamored for but it was in the name of the drink that he decided to deliver his message. "Doesn't need to turn you into any sort of princess. You prolly are one already." Ronald smirked back, resting his head on his hand. "For the prince, well... I could prolly play the part 'til the one you're looking for comes along, eh?"

Oh, Ronald, Selphie just finds you so entertaining. She giggled at that, blushing ever so slightly as she sipped more of her cocktail. Selphie leaned forward slightly across the bar, as if inspecting him carefully, "Yup! You'll definitely do!"

He does his best, he really does. The sight of a blush on a lady means he's done a job well done with leaving an impression and that's really all he means to do. "Well then, if that's what m'lady needs... s'what she shall have!" he laughs back, crossing his arms back over the bartop. "How long've you been in the city?"

Selphie continued to smile as she took another sip of her drink - and it was nearly finished too, because it was so tasty! She glanced around the bar, and really was glad now that she came.

"Well, I left for a few months at one point, but all in all it's been about two years now. How about you?"

[ Oddly enough, one would find a certain reaper behind the bar. He seems to be perfectly content with himself, whistling as he wipes down a glass. When that's over and done with he tosses it upward, causing it to do a little midair flip before he catches it and sets it down with the rest of the glasses that have been wiped and dried previously.

He seems to be in his element, really. There's something about the wooden bartop and the ambiance and the lights that make him seem like a perfect accompaniment to the setting. It kind of makes him feel good, finally having something else to focus on. Anyone who knew him would definitely note the change in spirits. He seems to be regaining his old sunshine. Anyone passing through the doors would be given a fairly good grin before he pats the space right in front of him. ]

Anything I can get you?

[ Izumo's walking out from the back room when--

HOLY SHIT WHAT IS THE NEW KID DOING TOSSING MY GLASSWARE LIKE THAT!!?? ]

[ Oh... oh good he caught it. ok breath, Izumo, breath. ]

[ Ok, mild heart attack over, Izumo walks over to Ronald with a rather unsettling smile plastered on. ]

Don't do that. Okay?

[ And a pause. He doesn't look guilty at all... just a little confused with his head tilted to the side just so. ]

S'not a problem really, sir. Got better reflexes than any ordinary human you might've had tending the bar.

[ Very small grin. ]

If you think that stopped your heart then you should prolly see what I can do with the bottles.

Ordinary human?

[ He starts to ask before shaking his head and pinching the bridge of his nose. ]

Never mind, just keep the tricks up your sleeves for opening night. Got it?

Didn't mention what I used to do before the city?

[ He won't press it but have a small salute in return. ]

Right. Reel the tricks in and save it for a bigger crowd, eh?

No. You failed to bring that bit up.

[ Izumo scratches at his forehead, sighing again, but resuming his calmer tone once more. ]

I'll consider it. For now, just make the drinks like I showed you. Normally.

[ And really, the only reason he's even considering it is because he can easily repair any damage to the bar free of charge. Back home - there would be no discussion! ]

Plenty of time to talk about that later, boss.

[ He'll grin back, arms folded over the bar. ]

Right, right... no tossing around the bottles unless you say it's alright. Got it.

[ It's amazing what you can do with a little work. Suoh's looking just as good himself, much better than the first time anyone in Vatheon saw him. His wound's still there though the bandages take care of that well enough and they're barely visible under the white shirt he usually wears. His jacket is over all that and he looks perfectly at home leaning against the doorframe leading to the inner recesses of the bar. Why? Well, this is his home, after all. He's just come down from his room to see how opening night was going.

But he's responsible enough, silently pacing the bar as he watches patrons come and go like some quiet bouncer. Though he has to admit, this strange little city is starting to feel a lot more like home now that he has the bar here.

Though... you better not be sitting in his couch, man. ]

[ With each of the customers happy with a drink, Izumo takes a momentary break to walk over to chat with Mikoto. ]

Not bad for opening night, huh?

Aa. Best turnout we've had in a long while.

[ Which is pretty true. Yata wasn't lying when he said that people stayed out of the bar if they knew what was good for them. However, there was something else to be said about a bar full of patrons and their not being there because they were threatened bodily harm if they didn't show. ]

[ Izumo gives a sad smile. It's great that the people here don't have that fear of HOMRA like those back home do and that he can fill up a bar with new faces. But, it's still odd with only the three of them here. He kinda misses all those idiot boys and it's not quite the same without Anna perched on one of the high bar stools drinking a extra cherry cherry Coke.

He sighs slightly and pats Mikoto on the shoulder. ]

Glad you're here for it.

[ Yeah, it's not the same without the boys laughing it up at the bar. Specially without Anna sitting there. That's the strangest part. Her usual seat is empty which just punctuates it a bit more.

But he takes a drag at the feel of that hand on his shoulder. ]

Can't sleep with all the noise down here.

[ Smirking. ]

Just like old times then.

[ Izumo chuckles before disappearing behind the bar for a minute. When he returns, he's got a tumbler glass hosting Mikoto's usual drink of choice. ]

Here. Might as well join the party if you're gonna be up

Yeah.

[ Or rather, it would have been like old times if Totsuka was around. Then it would really be a party like they used to have back in school. But ah, there's a shot of brandy for him and he's grateful for it. ]

You're responsible for the hangover.

I could get ya a juice box instead?

[ He's got a smile on that's hinted with a bit of sadness. All this King business - Izumo can help but be bitter about what it's done to all of them; what it's done to him. But having Mikoto here despite what happened, and knowing Totsuka could appear here just as easily, alive and well... Well, saying he's grateful doesn't quite cover it. ]

[ Color him even more amused that Izumo would bring that up. Yeah, okay, so he missed his little juice boxes with the bendy straws.]

Heh. Maybe after the booze.

What flavor ya want? I'll make sure I stock the fridge next grocery run.

[So over in one of the corners is a table of loud old losers + one cat. They seem to be having a good time, and there's a ton of empty and half-empty bottles on the table.]

[ Excuse you, unlike humans this one manages to age gracefully. He probably doesn't look like the oldest amongst them but surprise surprise, he probably is. He's being a prissy little diva at the moment though, legs crossed and arms folded in front of him. The bottles were not of his doing. What he has before him is a pert pink cocktail complete with tiny umbrella and cherry. ]

Did you have to invite him along, Shiro...?

[ And there go the dirty eyes at the cat. ]

Burgh wasn't usually one for bars but he'd heard news around town that the bar was open to all. So, how could he not? He walked down the street towards the large building. It looks open and huge inside so he passed through the double doors into the bar itself.

Would he see a familiar face at all?

As Burgh approaches the bar, he'll immediately be greeted by the bar's owner, Izumo Kusanagi.

"Welcome to Bar HOMRA. What can I get for ya?"

Izumo indicates an open stool at the bar where Burgh can sit, if he'd like. However, Izumo will gladly bring his drink to one of the tables if he'd prefer to sit there.

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"Oh, uh, hello." Burgh waved slightly to the man. He nodded and sat at the bar. "What drinks do you sell here?"

"Pretty much anything. Might not have exactly what they sell in your home world, but I'm certain I could mix up something similar that you're sure to like."

It's true. There's a large array of liquor bottles spanning the back wall of the bar. The tap seems to carry five, maybe six varieties of ales and beer. And there even seems to be an decent variety in the way of sake and wine visible from where Burgh is seated.

"Anything? Hm." Burgh thought for a moment. So much choice! He didn't know where to start. "I would like a large lemonade please." He asked, beaming away.

Izumo quirked a smile at the man's choice and went to retrieve a large pitcher from one of the miniature fridges behind the bar. He grabbed a tall glass and began filling it with the fresh lemonade - pausing when it reached about 2/3 full.

"Would ya like that hard or virgin?" He was fairly certain he knew what the answer was going to be, but it was best not to assume and displease his customers.

Burgh just stared at the man yet again. "What do you mean by that?" He'd never heard of those words used for a drink before. They didn't serve that in the cafes in Castelia City.

"Well, hard means I'd top this glass off with vodka. Virgin means no liquor - just straight lemonade."

Izumo explains in a lighthearted tone. He doesn't want his new customer to feel like he's judging him for possibly choosing not to have alcohol, despite being in a bar.

"Whichever you want, you got it."

"Ah, I see. Well, I'll have a straight lemonade, please. No alcohol." He smiled politely. He didn't believe in drink as it clouded his judgment. Being an artist, he wanted his mind awake as possible all the time.

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oh gosh Izumo having a coronary.

and it's only the first night D:

8Db He'll get used to it.

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