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sticksandbones2025-03-02 04:34 pm
unheiring) wrote in sticksandbones2025-03-02 04:34 pm
Entry tags:
- cookie run: affogato cookie,
- cookie run: dark cacao cookie,
- cookie run: timekeeper cookie,
- cookie run: white lily cookie,
- dc comics: stephanie brown,
- final fantasy xvi: clive rosfield,
- infinity train: min-gi park,
- infinity train: ryan akagi,
- original: kiera canorus,
- original: luca aurelius,
- original: whippoorwill stoneport,
- trigun: livio
You Guys Had A Rough Month(s), Time To Drink
Who: Anyone and everyone.
What: It’s a bar log, throw your characters on here.
When: After the Arbor has gone away but before the snakes come to play.
Where: The Watchtower Bar
Warnings: Alcohol, per usual.
Well, it’s been a long few months. A lot of you have died. Some of you probably repeatedly. But there’s good news to be had. The bar is still open, and between Luca and his spirit companion, there’s plenty of hands to pass everything around. In fact, Luca actually seems to be encouraging it. Anyone found to be in a state of melancholy is encouraged to stop by.
It isn’t just alcohol, mind you. Anyone in need of a hot meal will find one waiting for them on the hearth. Rather than stew, he’s serving something else this month. And of course, there is the usual assortment of cheeses to go around.
He’s also set up something special. All of the tables are more pushed to the side than usual, leaving a fair bit of room at the center of the room. Set up nearby are the records he’d received for the holiday, playing some more lively tunes. Need a dance? You’ll have one. Just mind the hearth, he can’t exactly move that.
Luca, of course, will put it best. “Come and revel. The months have been long and cold, and we know not what tomorrow brings.”
What: It’s a bar log, throw your characters on here.
When: After the Arbor has gone away but before the snakes come to play.
Where: The Watchtower Bar
Warnings: Alcohol, per usual.
Well, it’s been a long few months. A lot of you have died. Some of you probably repeatedly. But there’s good news to be had. The bar is still open, and between Luca and his spirit companion, there’s plenty of hands to pass everything around. In fact, Luca actually seems to be encouraging it. Anyone found to be in a state of melancholy is encouraged to stop by.
It isn’t just alcohol, mind you. Anyone in need of a hot meal will find one waiting for them on the hearth. Rather than stew, he’s serving something else this month. And of course, there is the usual assortment of cheeses to go around.
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He’s also set up something special. All of the tables are more pushed to the side than usual, leaving a fair bit of room at the center of the room. Set up nearby are the records he’d received for the holiday, playing some more lively tunes. Need a dance? You’ll have one. Just mind the hearth, he can’t exactly move that.
Luca, of course, will put it best. “Come and revel. The months have been long and cold, and we know not what tomorrow brings.”
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And there is no jealousy?
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If your brother is not alright with that, of course I’ll reel in the flirting.
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[ So it doesn't just extend to those who are dating, but those who are married as well, or bound to be. The comment makes him shake his head, brow furrowing down a little again. ]
That's up to Joshua, but I ask you be upfront about it. I don't know if heard about your engagement to Flamebringer during the meeting.
[ There was a lot going on. ]
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Besides, there was no mention of Ain at the family meeting, either, so it would only be right to let Joshua know about him as well.
y'all thought I was joking
[ That bit makes him blink though, his eyebrow going up. ]
I would think there's no need, we are all aware of Ain's profession and the aid he lends.
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What?
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What do you mean what?????????? ]
The prostitution services he renders?
[ There's actual respect in Clives voice. Deep respect. He doesn't know if there's a male version of the Dame but he suspects Ain might be it. ]
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AIN?!
[ What do you MEAN- ]
1/2
2/2
[why yelling? :D]
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Healing at the clinic, and tailoring at the tailor shop. And sometimes I help garden, but not really, since that's Mr. Demon's job.
Why?
idk mild nsfw warning ig-
[ ??????? He's forgotten how words work. ]
Are you doing sex work???
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Huh? No, usually I just lie there?
[.........he super is not sure what you mean sorry]
And it's only ever been with you and Nikolaus — oh, and Mr. Flirtatious once, but we decided that wasn't gonna work mutually. Boyfriends only now. I haven't done anything with Livio or Vash.
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Clive nods. ]
Thank you, Ain, I'm sure it helps to have someone.
[ Clive..... ]
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Why are you guys asking about my sex life anyway? I, uh, usually don't sleep with someone without a date first, so if you're after that, I'd like to go out somewhere... ......like maybe the cafe, I dunno.
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He doesn't know. He doesn't know how to sit here and explain prostitution to Ain, either. He's just sort of sitting there with his mouth open like a fish as he tries to think what to say. ]
I... [ Help. ] R...regardless, Clive, Ain is my boyfriend. It's not- it isn't a profession?? [ Unless like paying people in dates is just how it's done where Clive's from, he supposes- ]
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You're not a prostitute?
[ Dates with prostitutes aren't unheard of, prostitutes offer a lot of services, then glances back to Ezell, thoughtful. ]
Apologies. Ain seemed to fit the role of those back home who would offer their services to those who wear weary and needed a moment of peace and solitude. Or simply a caring touch.
[ He speaks highly of them, proudly. ]
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...
But I do have a caring touch, I think! That's why I'm a healer, 'cause I wanted to look after my friends.
[Smiles like :D ]
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[ Like ?? Does Ain stare at men often? Yes. But- ] Not to say I'm offended for him or anything! Just a little confused is all...
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[ He sits back a little, frowning lightly. ]
Brothels are houses of healing. Yes, the occupants often offer sex to tend to the stress of a soldier or a weary heart, but they are also versed in simply listening. Offering mental care. I think they would be what you would call Therapists? They are respected, protected, and well regarded. Often with a certain amount of power and influence to go with it. My apologies if I made it sound sordid, or that what Ain was doing - or what I thought he was doing - was untoward.