I'm Not Bitter (She Said Bitterly, With A Bitter Expression)

[namisan]

Who: Nami
Broadcast: Yup
Action: Kitchens of the Marsiva
When: July 3

[Look at the date.  And they're still on this piece of shit ship.  Kind of takes all the desire to celebrate anything right out of her sails.

...god knows how old she is now anyway.]

If you have any decent booze stashed away in your room, wanna help a girl out?  The Atroma's stocks are running low, and it sucks to begin with.

[Yeah, guess what she's doing in the kitchen.  Don't worry, if you come looking for said limited Atroma stocks, she'll still share.]

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[namisan]

Well, I'm in the kitchens right now, sulking my way through what's left of what passes for alcohol round here. It's hospitable enough.

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[maledictus_semper]

I'll make my way over there as promptly as I can.

[This was a hard thing to miss and Ardyn did enjoy decent company, mostly so he could talk someone else's ear off. He made his way to the kitchens and eventually spotted the girl.]

Hello there! My name is Ardyn Izunia, might I know yours?

[A tip of the hat and he's all smiles and greetings.]

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[namisan]

[The prospect of actual decent drinking material has brightened her mood considerably (well-- in comparison, anyway) and she grins cheerfully back at him.]

Nami! Nice to meet you. Pull up a chair. [She pats the table she's sitting at, feet up on its edge. There's a few empty sample-style bottles there already, but she's still perfectly sober.]

[maledictus_semper]

Thank you.

[It was nice to meet a well-mannered girl and one who enjoyed sharing the liquid delights too. Ardyn offered her a tip of his hat and a warm smile. Under his coat he had his bottle of red liquid, which tasted and looked like wine. He placed the bottle on the table and went to fetch two empty glasses.]

Are you always so inviting with your guests?

[namisan]

When they bring me something decent to drink? That's just good manners. [Wouldn't want you changing your mind now and all.] But I run one of the bars on the Iskaulit, so I guess it's force of habit these days.

[maledictus_semper]

You run a bar? How wonderful. I didn't even know such things existed within our ships. Now, I need to find out if the Red Fish has a bar or not....yet I would have found out when I arrived. Hm, it seems not.

[He filled out the two glasses and offered one to Nami.]

What is your usual tipple?

[namisan]

If any of the smaller ships have bars, I'm willing to bet they're the private stash kind. [Still, that struck her as odd to say and she peers at him curiously.] You've never been to the Iskaulit? The big communal ship?

And it varies. But generally I enjoy rum and whisky.

[maledictus_semper]

I have to admit I've never wandered over there myself, no. Now that you've mentioned it, I might have to show my face and indulge myself.

[More like annoy everyone with your fancy clothes and quick tongue.]

Rum and whiskey? Good choices. Rather strong for a young lady but I won't hold that against you, since you seem to be able to hold your liquor.

[namisan]

Strong liquor is pretty standard fare for pirates. [Rather strong for a young lady, indeed. Nami can outdrink everyone she knows. But she won't hold that against him.]

And I recommend it! There are two bars on the Iskaulit. I run one. You come visit, I'll give you my thanks for the wine.

[maledictus_semper]

Oh, I'm sure it is.

[He'd heard what type of drink they enjoyed but never guessed women were allowed to board the ships.]

I will definitely make sure to visit the bar aboard the ship if I feel the need to slake my thirst.

[Which he does. A lot.]

[namisan]

[Are women on ships bad luck where you're from? Tsk.]

Good. Until then-- cheers.

[And thanks for the wine. Have a cheery toast.]

[maledictus_semper]

We should have more of these merry meetings, my dear. You are such a wonderful host.

[Boozing it up with fellow crew mates? Definitely.]

What is your homeland like? Tell me more.

[namisan]

Hey, you're the one who brought the booze. [She's not hosting much of anything. But she appreciates the sentiment.]

Mmm, I come from a world that's mostly ocean. Not as technologically advanced as spaceships and things like that-- the ship I'm used to sails on the deep blue sea. Are you familiar with that kind of thing?