Drinks Are On Me (Bar Log)

[unheiring]

Who: Anyone and everyone.
What: It’s a bar log, throw your characters on here.
When: Mid month, during carnival terror.
Where: The Watchtower Bar
Warnings: Alcohol, per usual.


[Life goes on in the Grove. New faces come, and some of them leave before Luca even has the chance to properly get to know them. This month, the memories of everyone's ideal life likely continue to hang over their heads. And that actually sucks, thanks. So Luca makes sure to roll out the proverbial red carpet. Between that and the nightmare that is the carnival, the usual sign outside the bar is quickly updated: Free Drinks all Month

It's worth noting that the usual age restrictions are gone. Anyone is allowed to enter the tavern at this point, though Luca isn't going to be handing out drinks to anyone below 15 (he swears that's normal in Renova). Still, it's probably evident why he's been more amenable to the younger generation. A number of tables have been moved away from one of the walls, and Luca has taken the time to pencil out where a potential open doorway may go eventually. There are even stray papers behind the bar that you might catch sight of — looks like someone's planning an addition.

How interesting!

As usually, Luca puts out plenty of food. Probably more than usual. Is he trying to compete with the carnies by putting out actually edible dishes? Maybe. Enjoy your roast beef, pheasant, and rotating stews, I guess. There's also a cheese plate out this month, strangely absent over the last few. Maybe someone is feeling a little hopeful? Who's to say.

Enjoy your bar log. Drink, have fun, and break things. Luca's not your dad, and his ghost dad will probably just grin from his corner.]

Comments

[a_shadow]

[ She lets her head drop in one direction, examining his face. She does suspect he's putting a cheery face on something he doesn't feel good about, but she decides to test the waters a bit on having a more in-depth conversation about it. ]

Yeah, well... They've got sharp points on them, so that might not be the way to go.

[tempurahair]

You are probably right about that.

[He grimaces at the remaining two darts in his hand. Oh well.]

I have found that brute force is a fine way to learn and adjust, but that does not hold true when there are others at risk!

[He shrugs it off.]

Training for another time, I suppose. Did you want a turn then?

[He holds them out for her.]

[a_shadow]

[ She considers it for a second. It'd be fun. But then she shakes her head. She doesn't want to show off in front of this guy; she knows if she tries it, she'll score pretty well. ]

Nah, I'll just sit here for now.

[tempurahair]

[That nets a quirk of Kyojuro's brow. His head tilts just slightly.]

That hardly seems like a good time. Surely there is something you would be interested in.

[a_shadow]

[ She shrugs. ]

Oh, I'd be interested. Just want to hang around for now. That's all.

[tempurahair]

There is nothing wrong with that!

[He nods toward the pot of stew.]

Might I recommend a meal while you are at it? The food here is quite tasty!

[a_shadow]

[ She glances over toward the pot of stew. It's true, she needs to be taking better care of this body. ]

Sure. You want anything, while I'm at it?

[tempurahair]

[He flaps his hand in a dismissive wave.]

Oh, do not worry about me! I have had plenty enough for this hour!

[a_shadow]

[ She nods and gets up, returning several moments later with a steaming bowl of stew and some cornbread. ]

I ate when I came in, but I'm still hungry.

[tempurahair]

[Oh, the way he beams his approval!]

A woman after my own heart! You know, I once ate 18 ekiben in a single sitting? I do not think the train had been moving more than ten minutes!

[a_shadow]

[ She grins briefly. ]

Yeah, well, I feel like I could eat at least nineteen myself right now.

[ She has no idea what ekiben are but nevermind that. It's the principle of the matter. ]

[tempurahair]

[Oh, the way his eyes go wild. For someone who just said he wasn't ready to eat, Kyojuro rises to the idea of it.]

Is that a challenge? Shall I gather more food?

[Somewhere in the bar, Luca's feathers bristle.]

[a_shadow]

[ She grins, less briefly now. ]

Hey, I never even ate until today. Make sure you know what you're getting into before you take me up on that.

[ She jerks her head toward the food table, then pats the table near the two corn muffins she had grabbed. ]

You like cornbread?

[tempurahair]

[Hold on, give him a second. He gives the woman a once over.]

Never ate? As in... ever? [The horror that dawns on his face.] How have you managed? Not even a single sweet potato?

[He looks at the cornbread, then back at the woman.]

I - have never had any. But more to the point - what about you -

[Man who enjoys too much food stunned by the mere concept that not everyone eats.]

[a_shadow]

[ She shrugs, as if it's casual, but there's a tension at the corners of her jaw. ]

Not my fault they put me in this body when I showed up. I didn't ask for it. I didn't want it.

[ She's starting to get used to it. Kind of. ]

[tempurahair]

[What the woman is saying is important, Kyojuro knows this. But first and foremost...]

One moment!

[He's on his feet in seconds, sprinting first to the array of food set out. Portions of roast beef and pheasant are laid out, followed by various cheeses and breads. The plate of this is brought to the woman and set before her, before he bursts straight into the bar's kitchen, ignoring the startled squawks of the bartender.

He emerges seconds later carrying four wrapped bundles, all of which are chucked into the hearth before he returns to his seat.]

My name is Rengoku Kyojuro, former Flame Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps. And I will not allow anyone to starve under my watch!

[a_shadow]

[ She's amused by his enthusiasm and lets him do what he wants to do without protest, the smirk on her face growing as he returns a second time into an actual smile. ]

I hope some of this is for you. We're doing that eating contest, right?

[tempurahair]

Indeed we are. But first.

[He drags the plate out of her grasp for just a moment. There's a hint of mischief in his eyes.]

I should have the name of my competitor before we start!

[a_shadow]

Oh, yes, of course.

[ She sticks her hand out for him to shake. ]

I'm Tex. And you?