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Post by madandy on May 13, 2019 16:36:32 GMT
Tully nods. "I'm thinkin' the best place for me is keepin' an eye on this lot." He indicates the bars patrons. "I'll focus on them, you guys focus on the drinks, sound good?"
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Post by getsuga on May 14, 2019 0:06:46 GMT
One of the patrons calls over Jace. He stares with a large grin; a bit longer than you'd like. His ears lined with piercings and with breath soaked in some kind of putrid cigar or cigarette, he speaks, "Gin & Tonic on the rocks."
You look at the menu for prices: Beers - $450 Cocktails - $800 Wine - $1000
As Tully watches over the other patrons, he sees an orderly anarchy as the seemingly drunkards shout and laugh. Johan and Floydd sit near the corner playing cards. "Nope, go fish." Floydd pounds his knee.
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Post by kurohagane on May 14, 2019 0:46:58 GMT
Ruby memorises the recipe for Gin and Rock tonic cocktail, however, as Sana is a virgin in alcohol preparation, let alone even sipped once, Ruby can only strictly follow the recipe without preference variation.
"Yes, Gin & Tonic coming up.." Ruby affirms the order, rummage through the materials, placing a few ice cubes in a cup, then pour gin and tonic over the ice. Placing near Jace for him to pass.
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Post by Trixander on May 14, 2019 20:21:24 GMT
It hadn't taken Jace long to figure out how he could totally abuse his powers here. He would go around making sure everyone's glasses were full and such, and then when Sana finished a drink he would just send it to the appropriate table. This meant that drinks were delivered almost immediately after being made.
"Anybody here need a refill?" He asks one table as the Gin & Tonic made its way towards the patron. It floated close to the ceiling so that nobody would bump into it.
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Post by getsuga on May 15, 2019 3:06:44 GMT
As the drink is guided to the customer's hand he shows his approval by giving a little nod. "Not bad kid"
The tables turn their attention towards Jace. Not because of his powers, but to be able to so finely maneuver small objects. The crowd goes wild. They start guessing what Jace and Sana are in this hellhole for.
"The guy would move the locks in place and the girl was the lookout!" "No! He would have bullets and use this telekinesis to fire it with a flick of his hand." "He would use the girl like a doll to get what he wants!" As Sana keeps making and passing the drinks, Jace and Tully can't help but realize the overwhelming smell of the alcohol coming from the mixed drinks. "Hoo, this is way strong! Give it up for our new bartender!"
"Ehh, he's lookin the part." Tully hears a table talking about how he may have gotten into his mess. "But his face tells me he wanted to copy someone and got caught at the wrong place and time. We'll hafta ask."
Another patron comes up to the bar asking for another mixed drink. You can he he's clearly finding balance by shifting his body back and forth.
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Post by kurohagane on May 16, 2019 2:42:52 GMT
An inebriated customer. Ruby can just serve another cocktail but she will risk a bar fight. Ruby wears her smile, speaking with a hint of nervous and pleading tone. "Customer, you had a little too much drink, would you like to have tap water instead, on the house."
As Ruby prepares a cup of cold water, she believes if anything may go wrong, Joy would remove that intoxication from him.
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Post by getsuga on May 16, 2019 3:22:18 GMT
He brings about a disgusted look. You see a vein popping out of the patron's head, but thanks to Sana's charm he tries to keep it cool. He accepts the water, not saying a word as the other patrons laugh and laugh long after he sits down.
Johan and Floydd play a different game. "Checkmate" Floydd throws the king.
Another rowdy group of patrons come up asking for beer and drinks, some even taunting that their associates also need water. One group even creates a trail of glasses for Jace to maneuver drinks through.
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Post by Trixander on May 16, 2019 3:44:25 GMT
Despite trying to keep up the image of a happy-go-lucky beer slinger, Jace flinched a bit when he heard some people's comments about his powers. It had crossed his mind on multiple occasions just how ridiculous his powers have gotten. Aside from Paradiso, there were very few people who could stop him from doing basically whatever he wanted. As he juggled drinks in the air for the delight of strangers, Jace wondered where that line was. When using his powers would turn from being a party trick into a weapon.
He didn't dwell on these thoughts for long though. The show must go on! With a gesture he delivered the drinks to the table with lightning speed, some nearly tipping over from the force. He then slid behind the man relegated to drinking water.
"Sana, there's no reason to be like that. The man knows what he wants," he said, indicating to an empty glass. Jace was aiming to make Malta a lot of money tonight. That was the reason why he was putting on such a show, and also why this man needed another drink! He kept track of every refill. The tabs were growing quite long...
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Post by kurohagane on May 17, 2019 19:12:38 GMT
"Maybe, but we still have to take care of our patrons' health and wellbeing. Don't want a bar brawl. Love and Peace, yes?" Ruby responds mixing another list of alcohol drinks as requested by the customers. On her third mix, she starts to realize that the alcohol she mixed into the drinks may be a little too heavy. Maybe the problem comes from herself, she needs to reconsider what she put into her drink.
Ruby reads the recipe again, having slightly more experience in barkeeping, she adjusts her recipe.
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Post by Trixander on May 17, 2019 23:59:20 GMT
"Hah, you'll probably start a bar brawl if you try and tell them that," Jace says. He leans over the bar, getting closer so only Sana can hear him. "We gotta make a ton of money tonight. It's in our best interests to make a good impression on Malta." He didn't know much about this place, but anyone who has a date with the boss is someone important. Jace really really didn't want to be kicked out into the snow.
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Post by getsuga on May 18, 2019 14:41:36 GMT
While the party goes on, one of the patrons from the table approaches Tully. They're about the same height, but the approacher is about three Tully's wide. He grins as he stops a foot away from Tully. Setting his hand on the wall behind Tully, he says, "I saw you walk in with those two kids there. You think with a busted arm like that you're free from working yer ass off? Ya gotta lose a lot more than that to get a break..."
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While Sana continues to cautiously mix drinks, another patron approaches her. "Hey babe, me and my boys are gonna have a little house party. You should join us. We could use a mixer like you."
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Post by madandy on May 18, 2019 15:46:18 GMT
Tully meets the man's eyes. "Who says I ain't workin'? See, this is what ye call "delegation". Everyone's got a job sos we can all focus on 'em. They handle the drinks sos I can focus on my job. And sos they can focus on their job, I keep an eye on you guys, watch for any trouble and..." he whirls around suddenly, turning away, throwing a knife into the wall and returning to facing the other man in one smooth motion, "deal with it if there is. See how that works?"
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Post by getsuga on May 18, 2019 16:37:44 GMT
The prisoner looks at the knife. "I hope you got one more knife on you kid. Bold move calling me trouble, I'm gonna be bigger than trouble on you once this place goes wild. Believe it, s'only a matter of time." His brow furles at Tully's act of intimidation. He walks away almost offended; sitting down and resumes sipping his drink with his pals ask about what happened.
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Post by kurohagane on May 19, 2019 4:09:41 GMT
That invitation quickly fires Sana's self alarm. Ruby notes her hesitation, closes her eyes and smiles nervously. "Ehehe, tempting as that may sound, I'm sorry I have to decline." Ruby looks at Jace and quickly adds in another sentence. "I already had a boyfriend."
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Post by madandy on May 20, 2019 14:22:25 GMT
Tully shrugs and returns to his watch. It would have been nice to have intimidated him, but that's never been Tully's strong suit. If anything, he's good at getting people to underestimate him, which is exactly what this guy's doing. If things start going downhill, he has a plan to deal with it.
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Post by getsuga on May 20, 2019 14:30:30 GMT
The man puts his hands off the table and raises them. "Woah woah, I didn't ask anything about that. Just me and said me of my buddies just want some good drinks that's all. I'll give you a last chance to make up your mind."
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Post by Trixander on May 20, 2019 14:38:23 GMT
This took Jace by surprise. Not the idea itself, it was a great way to get out of the situation that Jace was going to do himself. No, what caught him by surprise is that Sana initiated the plan herself. Or was this her alternate personality? Jace would have to get to the bottom of who Ruby was. Maybe he could kill two birds with one stone...
"We already have a date," Jace said, returning to the counter to send off the next booze barrage. "Although if Malta's takes too long we may have to reschedule for brunch."
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Post by getsuga on May 24, 2019 21:46:33 GMT
Sana's senses confirms her fear as the man stands up to Jace. He yells out with a deep and commanding voice, still looking at Jace.
"You heard them lads, the after-party starts here!"
The roaring cheer fills the whole bar. You three hear the sound of glass breaking.
At the edge of the yelling, Johan and Floydd finish their game. "Now that this fusion monster has been brought to the field, its effect lets me attack your life points directly. It's my win." Floydd throws the cards and slams on the wooden table, eventually shattering it.
Tully sees a stool chair flying straight to him. *Roll acrobatics or athletics to miss or catch the chair.*
The criminal, still looking at Jace, tells him "We usually trash up the outside to vent being here, but I see Malta's been making some exception hahaha."
The wall clock falls; 30 minutes remaining before Malta's expected return.
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Post by madandy on May 25, 2019 19:40:50 GMT
Tully dodges to the side and catches the chair in his good hand. Tossing it to the side so it skids along the floor without breaking, he strolls up to the ornery patron with a smile.
He didn't expect the threat to work - he's never been good at intimidation. However, now he can rely on two things he is good at - manipulation and infuriation.
"Ooh, well, ain't you just the toughest guy around - waitin' til all yer buddies kick off before you even think about takin' on a few teenagers. Yeah, yer just the textbook definition of badass right there, aincha?" He positions himself between the patron and the door and readies himself to leap aside if the guy goes for him. "You go right ahead, if yer really not up for a bit of one-on-one." He beckons towards himself with a smirk.
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Post by getsuga on May 26, 2019 5:09:17 GMT
A crazy grin comes from the wide man. He tells the guys behind him to wait around. "Alright kid, you're in for a world of hurt. On the surface, they call me 'Hit and Run Gergas' I hope you're ready to eat this" Geras takes off his jacket, revealing stone-like material on his body, mainly arms and shoulders.
Geras was one of the higher ranking and violent members of a crime syndicate. The method of death he inflicted on his hits were all severe head contusions, headbutts. Geras was sent to hang in the gallows, but his neck we too thick to properly tie around, so the hanging was delayed. During a jailbreak, Rime found him and gave Geras two choices. Die were he stood, or self-imprisonment.
Geras shoulder charges charges at Tully with a shoulder full of loose rock shrapnel, shooting out on impact. He lifts Tully off the ground and continues through the doors(breaking the handle), knocking them both on the wet ground.
Geras Initiative: 9
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