Can Any Of Us Even Get Drunk

[mikangirl]

Who: Space Bar staff and special guests
Broadcast: N/A
Action: Space Bar!
When: One fine night after closing

[The Space Bar staff made good use of the ever-replenishing alcohol supply at their last stop, and Nami and Remy got around to discussing the idea of testing various experimental mixes to come up with new additions for the menu.  I mean, add to that Nami hasn't made a decision which one of the applicants should take the main bar job, so clearly the best idea is to shove them all into one place and ply them with alcohol while they talk to each other and work it out after that.

No, it's a good idea.  Shut up.

...okay.  It may just be a good excuse for a party.  Sue her.]



((ooc: this is a mingle!  It's open to job applicants and regulars who hold their liquor and their plus ones.  If you think that might mean you, you're more than welcome here!))

Comments

[the_tailor]

[...Weeeeeeeeeeeeell, quiznak. Now he really, really feels like a jerk. Lance frowns, but his eyes are clear with compassion.]

I'm...really sorry to hear that, man. That couldn't have been easy. You still have your brother, though, yeah?

[Please, please let him not have accidentally stepped on a land mine with that?]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki doesn't seem particularly annoyed or bothered by this line of questioning. ]

I do. Thor and I remain.

[the_tailor]

[Phew. Good.]

That's good, then, at least. Family's important. Make sure to hang onto that.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki purses his lips. ]

There's nothing left to hold onto.

[the_tailor]

Your brother. Even if you don't get along, or whatever, it's still important.

[Sorry for the whole...mood dampener at a fun party, dude.]

[dothelokimotion]

Is it?

[ Loki knows why he's still here. Why he came back. But beyond that . . . importance is hard to gauge when you lack total self-esteem. ]

[the_tailor]

It is. Family is family. And if something suddenly happens, and you end up half a universe away or something... You don't want to regret not spending enough time with them.

[Soooo, he might be projecting a little... And you're talking to one of the princes of insecurity and low self-esteem, Loki, so. Lance looks thoughtful as he absentmindedly swirls his drink.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Definitely projecting. Loki's familial memories are not so pleasant. But at the very least, he does understand that and gives it a curt nod. ]

I suppose I have enough regrets as it is.

[the_tailor]

So just hug the people you love, hang with them, pester them. And have fun. Always have fun.

[He finally smiles a bit again.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki makes a face. ]

Neither of us are the . . . hugging kind. That sounds grossly sentimental.

[the_tailor]

So? Sentimental is good! Hugging is good! Hugging is great!

[dothelokimotion]

I think I'll pass.

[the_tailor]

Awwww, Lokiiiiii! Don't knock it till you try it. Hugging is one of the best things in the world.

[dothelokimotion]

[ His expression wavers briefly. ]

Regardless, it is not for me.

[the_tailor]

Just you wait. One of these days, I'm going to give you such a great hug, you'll wonder why you've avoided them for this long!

[Griiiiiiin.]

[dothelokimotion]

That seems highly unlikely. And a real way for you to get stabbed.

[the_tailor]

You wouldn't stab this beautiful face. Don't pretend you would!

[Tsk tsk.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ His lips twitch slightly. ]

I'm an excellent pretender.

[the_tailor]

Lokiiiii....

[He's just gonna whine a bit. And oh, would you look at that, his drink is finished. So he'll just...push it over to Loki with a little "please" look.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki chuckles softly as he refills the drink. ]

It is best not to expect too much from me.

[ That way, he never has to worry about anyone's expectations. ]

[the_tailor]

Just you wait. I'm not expecting anything from you, but I bet there's more to you than you let on. I'm good at seeing these things, y'know.

[He raises his glass. Cheers! And takes a nice long sip from it.]

[dothelokimotion]

I would think so. I'd hate to be seen as shallow.

[ Loki, you are the epitome of shallow. ]

[the_tailor]

Well, then tell me about yourself! I know that you're really good with throwing knives, can make a pretty good drink, where you're from, and that you're a trickster god, but that's about it. What's your favorite color? Favorite animal? Hobbies?

[Getting to knoooooow you.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki stares because no one asks him questions like that. ]

Ah . . . I suppose I have a fondness for green. As a colour. I'm not one for pets, though I have a few animal emblems of my own.

[the_tailor]

Animal...emblems? Like...pins?

[Confused.]