ᴏᴅᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅɪᴠɪɴᴇ.

ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ​Tαƙҽ α ʂιρ αɳԃ ɾҽʅαx;
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ​Yσυ αɾҽ ιɳ ʂαϝҽ ԋαɳԃʂ.

[ᴏᴅᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅɪᴠɪɴᴇ. @bartendingfae]

ㅤㅤㅤ'𝔐𝔲𝔰𝔦𝔠𝔦𝔞𝔫 𝔱𝔲𝔯𝔫𝔢𝔡 𝔟𝔞𝔯𝔱𝔢𝔫𝔡𝔢𝔯;
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ𝔄 𝔣𝔞𝔢 𝔬𝔣 𝔪𝔞𝔫𝔶 𝔰𝔨𝔦𝔩𝔩𝔰.

[ᴏᴅᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅɪᴠɪɴᴇ. @bartendingfae]

Approaching, blinking at the hoard of cats. Stifling a laugh as they raise their hand in greeting.

[𝕮𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐃𝖄 ℕ𝕀𝔾ℍ𝕋 @KlLLMYDARLINGS]

( feeding the meowing hoard of cats outside the lighthouse )

[ᴏᴅᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅɪᴠɪɴᴇ. @bartendingfae]

@gamblinglucky They take a sip, giving an appreciative hum.

"You're pretty good at this, Mister Aventurine."

[ᴏᴅᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅɪᴠɪɴᴇ. @bartendingfae]

@gamblinglucky "Hm... let's go with a mocktail. That sound be easy enough, no?"

Tilting head to side, silent challenge in gaze.

"If you need a recipe, check the lower cabinet under the bar counter. There's a recipe book."

[ᴏᴅᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅɪᴠɪɴᴇ. @bartendingfae]

@gamblinglucky "Ah. That means that boss forgot to do it."

Rolling their shoulder a little, leaning against the bar. They raise a brow at him.

"Well? Will you mix me a drink?"

[ᴏᴅᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅɪᴠɪɴᴇ. @bartendingfae]

"Mh, unlikely. The Flagship is one of the most popular joints in Nod-Krai."

Tilting head to the side, leaning against counter with hand splayed under them.

"Oh? You need help?" Raising brow.

[AVENTURINE 🎰 @gamblinglucky]

“Don’t feel forced, my friend. I am simply offering a job opportunity if this one happens to fall flat.”

He said with a smile, leaning back against the bar stool.

“You seem nice enough. Why not help a new friend out?”

[ᴏᴅᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅɪᴠɪɴᴇ. @bartendingfae]

@gamblinglucky Quinn step out of their room, giving one slow blink at the other.

"...how did you get in." They murmur.

[🐇₊˚⊹⋆ @abyss_kn1ght]

𝓗𝓸𝔀 𝓵𝓸𝓷𝓰 𝓲𝓼 𝓯𝓸𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻?

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬, 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝.

[ᴏᴅᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅɪᴠɪɴᴇ. @bartendingfae]

"I'm one of the best bartenders in Nod-Krai." Gaze softening a little.

"I wouldn't get a drink wrong, promise."

Stepping out from behind the bar, putting on some music before grabbing a few snacks and a blanket from a cabinet.

[.𖥔 ݁ ˖ 𝘋𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘭𝘦𝘪𝘧 ִֶָ☾. @twil1ghtbough]

Blinking at them, and then looking at the drink. Dain carefully picks it up, steadying shaking hands so as not to cause a mess.

Taking a sip, his eyes widen.

“Oh! This is... spectacular, actually... Not many are able to simply guess what I'd drink so easily...”

[ᴏᴅᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅɪᴠɪɴᴇ. @bartendingfae]

neutral party, to say the least. In practically everything."

[ᴏᴅᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅɪᴠɪɴᴇ. @bartendingfae]

"I would say I'm somewhat strong. One has to be, as a bartender.."

Gaze turns down towards the card, picking it up between slender digits.

They scan it once or twice, giving a small nod and pocketing it.

"Unfortunately, there's no chance I join any organisation. I'm a... ++

[AVENTURINE 🎰 @gamblinglucky]

“Are you strong, then?”

He asked with a hum, taking out a card from his pocket and sliding it across. It was for the IPC.

“Perhaps if you start looking for other work, or a second job, you can come apply here.”

He sent a wink.

“I’ll put in a special word for you.”

[𝕮𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐃𝖄 ℕ𝕀𝔾ℍ𝕋 @KlLLMYDARLINGS]

◜― ꒦꒷꒦꒷ ⠀ ⋮ ⠀ 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 ⠀ 𝕄𝐘 ⠀ 𝐎𝐖𝐍 ⠀ 𝑩𝑶𝑵𝑬𝑺 ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 𝐅𝐎𝐑 ⠀ 𝕊𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝕊𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒 !!

[ᴏᴅᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅɪᴠɪɴᴇ. @bartendingfae]

stepped away from behind the bar. They never came back."

[ᴏᴅᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅɪᴠɪɴᴇ. @bartendingfae]

"I've been in the line for... what, 30 years? 40?"

And yet they dont look a year over 25..

"Hm... one story is about a customer who tried to harrass me. They didn't know that I have special permission to forcefully throw them out, so they were terrified when I actually ++

[AVENTURINE 🎰 @gamblinglucky]

He took the drink and immediately downed it in one gulp.

“Mm. You make a good drink, friend.”

He said with a smile.

“How long have you been working here? Do you have any fun stories?”

[ᴏᴅᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅɪᴠɪɴᴇ. @bartendingfae]

"Mm, I've been doing it for a while, so yes. Bartending is my favorite thing to do."

They shake up another drink, sliding it over to him.

"Plus, I sometimes help with cleaning the rooms we have available. It's quite the fun job.:

[AVENTURINE 🎰 @gamblinglucky]

“Oh, it went swimingly. No problems at all.”

He chuckled, watching the other closely.

“Do you enjoy your job?”

[ᴏᴅᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅɪᴠɪɴᴇ. @bartendingfae]

They take his hand, giving a firm shake.

"I hope your journey through Nod-Krai was well?"

They're mixing up a drink for another customer.

[AVENTURINE 🎰 @gamblinglucky]

“Aventurine.”

He held out his hand for a shake, his eyes studying Quinn behind the colored shades.

“It’s nice to meet you. I think we’ll get along great~”

[ᴏᴅᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅɪᴠɪɴᴇ. @bartendingfae]

"A couple rounds of the most expensive drink we have in the Flagship..."

Well, this stranger was certainly interesting.

They pour out several drinks, taking the card for later.

"I'll be your bartender today. Call me Quinn."

[AVENTURINE 🎰 @gamblinglucky]

He held the card out with two fingers.

“Here you go, my good friend.”

He said with a smile.

“Maybe we’ll get multiple rounds~”

[ᴏᴅᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅɪᴠɪɴᴇ. @bartendingfae]

They huff, nodding. "Everyone here, huh..."

They move towards the shelf, grabbing a few bottles of their most expensive alcohol.

[AVENTURINE 🎰 @gamblinglucky]

“Give me the most expensive drink you have. For everyone!”

He pulled out his card and the bar erupted into cheers. He was clearly flaunting his wealth.

[ᴏᴅᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅɪᴠɪɴᴇ. @bartendingfae]

"We at the Flagship have everything, sir." They tap their fingers against the counter.

"Wines, spirits... we even have a few bottles of the fruity stuff."

[AVENTURINE 🎰 @gamblinglucky]

“What do you have for sale?”

Aventurine asked, his smile never fading. He sat at the bar, resting his chin in his hand.

[ᴏᴅᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅɪᴠɪɴᴇ. @bartendingfae]

They blink at him, dipping their head in greeting.

"What may I get for you today?" Raspy voice speaks, setting the glasses down.

[AVENTURINE 🎰 @gamblinglucky]

(The door opened and a blond man walked in, laughing, chatting with a few other people.)

(He approached the bar.)

Greetings!