Business as Usual. Probably.

[namisan]

Who: Nami and you
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: Space Bar, Iskaulit
When: Day after Shuffle.  (A few days after the Marsiva was v. rude.)

I'd say it was really intimidating to know the Marsiva has that kind of weaponry, but honestly it's overkill.  You gotta wonder why they didn't use it in defense of us when the raiders came and went, don't you? 

Or not.  [She can think of a few viable reasons.  Mostly it comes down to:  the Atroma are manipulative jackasses.]

Anyway, I'm not here to be bitter.  We've lost a lot of people the last couple weeks, which may or may not be a coincidence.  [But Nami, you just said--]  The Space Bar staff has taken a hit and we're short one bartender.  If you're stir crazy enough you'd like to try your hand at it, drop me a line.  The pay's good, I'm not a slavedriver.  Much of one.

[Pause.  And then deliberately cheerful and kind of... tone deaf, all things considered.  If you don't know her well.]  All that aside, great party, wasn't it?  At least there's that.  I had a lot of fun with a lot of different people.  Drop on by and I'll tell you all about it, it'll make for good blackmail material for your crew.

[Because hell if she's going to pass on even the most innocent of messages over this thing.]

Comments

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[robitussin]

how much do i have to know about cocktails

i could use something to keep me occupied but i'm not an expert yet

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[namisan]

We don't really do cocktails that's more a Malum kind of thing
If you want to come in and give it a test run feel free

[She understands the need for occupation, totally. Plus honestly she could really do with more women on staff, she's drowning in guys. :T]

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[robitussin]

sure thing, i can head your way later this evening

oh is there an age requirement though

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[namisan]

Depends on what kind of age we're talking about here

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[robitussin]

19

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[stoccado]

[Asuna can't help but chuckle at Nami's shifts in tone.]

Aha, if you were asking for a cook, I'd be qualified. Still, some stories might be fun.

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[namisan]

That's a shame. I mean, I also lost a chef, but given Jarvis left to start his own restaurant I figured there was no real need to replace him. You could try asking him if he needs help, though!

But stories, I can do. Come on down.

[Spoilers: she doesn't actually have any stories.]

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[stoccado]

Maybe another time. I don't know him, so it might be a little strange.

[Asuna nods.]

Is now all right?

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[namisan]

Now is perfectly fine! I just started shift, I'll be here all day. Come on round.

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[stoccado]

In that case, I'll be there shortly.

[The feed cuts off, and about fifteen minutes later, Asuna pokes her head into the bar, a little hesitant, since she's never actually been there before.]

Nami?

[Action]

[goldenglasses]

[Vash may not have been as energetic as he normally is to those who are perspective to those types of things since the blast from the Marsiva. Still, he keeps on smiling and acting like a fool now and then. There's just a small edge missing to his mood.]

Well, if Jarvis's place kicks off we shouldn't be getting as many food orders. Which means I probably won't be as busy in the kitchen and could swing both roles if needed.

[Action]

[namisan]

[Nami may have left a note in Vash's little pigeon hole in the kitchen. She can at least tell him what the fallout was from the incident and that there were survivors, huh?]

I'm not replacing Jarvis, though. [Precisely because of the food issue.] So if you can run the kitchen that'd be great. If I do need someone in an emergency, I know I can rely on you.

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[goldenglasses]

[He really appreciates that note that was left for him. Even if he did promptly destroy it. While he's glad to hear that Kidd appears to be alright, he's still sad to hear there were losses.]

Yeah, I think I got a handle on the kitchen so no need to worry about that! And I promise if you do ever get someone new in not to do a trail by fire type training.

[Action]

[namisan]

No need to promise. After all, I only give my staff room for one set fire. [Sweetly.]

[Action]

[goldenglasses]

Hey, some bosses wouldn't even give one. So I think that's very kind of you! [And very fair.]

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[tough_love]

I would welcome any diversion for the boredom that sets in between planets.

What does this job of yours entail?

[Since, you know, monster hunting is probably right out. And that's been like 99% of her job experience so far.]

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[namisan]

[.......

....aren't you the weirdo that was beating your ship up, like. Two days ago. /squint]

Being charming and congenial. Taking orders from customers. Knowing the difference between different kinds of alcohol. Knowing when to cut someone off. It's standard bartending work.

[tough_love]

I see...

[She'll take a moment to give that some thought- on the one hand, it definitely wasn't ideal, since the one type of "service" she was most used to provided involved more punching and fighting than any sort of customer interaction. On the other, well...the last place she'd wound up, she had been forced to occasionally take jobs that were worse than what Nami was describing.]

If that is all there is to it, it sounds acceptable enough. Catering to the wishes of others, but within set boundaries. Serving without being expected to degrade myself, yes?

[namisan]

That's right. Nobody gets to insult you. Though I'd prefer you didn't start fights over it unless they get physical first. Have you ever done any kind of bar work? Or know how to make drinks?

[tough_love]

That was not my concern. I doubt anyone would be foolish enough to insult me, least of all when they are within reach. I was more concerned you would expect your staff to abandon dignity and degrade themselves for your profit.

[But she's got a feeling that won't be a problem all the same, really. The fact Nami's established any rules for treatment of the staff means she's not likely to cross any lines herself. Hopefully.]

I have not. But as this fleet does not seem to have regular difficulty with rebels, marauders, or monsters, I am prepared to seek other employment.

[spacebro]

Oh good. I thought I might be the only one who was surprised about the cannon.

I can cover more shifts if until you get someone else.

[namisan]

Appreciated. I've got a couple offers, though I'm not sure about... one of them. [So far.]

And, uh... I'm sure a lot of people assumed the Marsiva would be armed, but that was... more than what I was expecting, anyway. But more spacefaring types might not be so surprised, I guess.

[spacebro]

Well, you weren't sure about me either, but I am a delight. [He's okay, right? Boss lady?]

I've seen weapons like that before. At least as powerful. But I hadn't heard of anything like it here.

[namisan]

So they're a space thing. Good to know. [It kind of looked a lot like Franky's Gaon Cannon. Only, you know, with the power turned up a few hundred per cent.]

Either way, it doesn't really surprise me at all that a ship we know nothing about would suddenly manifest weaponry. It's the least surprising thing about it so far.

[spacebro]

[No positive affirmations forthcoming. He sees how it is.]

What's the most surprising thing then?