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(Setting/Bar)The Hazy Moonlighter pt 2
| >>589194
"The macaron was delicious, Cass. Thanks."
>She grabs another energy drink from her bag and pops the tab then takes a sip
"Thanks Cass. I do need to rethink things at some point though. Collecting licenses is a bit expensive."
>Liz looks over to Elizabeth and gives a small wave and a slight smile as she hears Cass introduce her
| "Yes, i can imagine. Bureaucracy and all that follows. We've had enough of that,
too."
>She's slowly bearing on her drink, savoring it as if it was the best thing she tried in a while.
"Now, i think the uniform makes it too obvious, but there's still some space for your imagination to figure things out. Because telling everything right away isn't interesting at all."
>Liz catches someone glaring at her pendant.
"Interested in that thing too?"
| >>589198
"I already got an early birthday gift from you~
Its the~least~i~can~do~"
>he chuckles
"Still to be qualified for them in and of itself in a achievement">he says after yawning
>even despite the energy drink the fatigue begins to affect him
>oddly enough, his tired eyes look exactly like his bedroom eyes
>oh my!
>>589199
"Heh,here ill make it fair"
>he pulls out a set of dog tags from under his jacket
"Sauver des vies au mépris de la sienne"
| >She glared at the dog tags and her sharp gaze have soothened for a few moments, as if Cassius would've gained respect in Elizabeth's eyes with one simple gesture.
"Saving lives without sparing your own? I am not too keen in... It is in french, i think?"
>Prower scratched her head, visibly confused.
"In the northeast there is a war that lasts for almost a decade, and there's like five countries surviving by pushing forward the military science. That pendant is a part of it."
| "It appeats harmless – but it certainly the most destructive weapon to date."
| >>589201
"No just some old mantra the GIGN used to use.
I took the training but i never actually served under them.
Although my applause for getting the translation mostly light"
>he sighs at the memory
"And they say American training is worse..
Oh well we are in a bar after all.
Feel free to let it all out"
>and starts cleaning a glass
| >>589200
"Is that right. 6 months before is quite the early gift."
>She takes another drink
"Getting the qualifications is easy. The most difficult was was the medical degree."
>She gestures to Cass to drink more
"If you drink more it'll wake you up. If it doesn't drink this"
>She pulls a small vial from her bag and holds it out
| >>589204
"Oh..no im fine..">he yawns
"Just, want a nap..."
>he slaps his cheeks and shakes his head, waking himself up then downing the energy drink for good measure
"Im still up!
And no thanks."he denies the vial
"I had to take a battlefield medicine course so i know how that feels"
>he laughs then shivers at the memory
"Ugh..."
| "I am a retired soldier, not the crazy guy who made those calculation crystals to accelerate any ballistic weapons' bullets to slice through medium tank armor: i have seen the preliminary tests and happened to briefly use it on the battlefield. I even heard that some could make their bullets to accumulate energy and explode on impact."
>She'd spill it out without a trace of hesitation, but the last phrase was spoken in a lower voice.
"Sounds crazy, isn't it?"
| "That's right, he basically made a Gauss rifle-like weapon, with only difference being that his variation has a wider range of options and works with everything."
| >Following SVTVN, the scotsman raises his glass
"Tae cloon killin', new friends, gratuitoos violence oan zombie hordes an' joyoos mayhem!"
>He chugs down the whole thing, and looks at the rest of the people sitting with him.
"So, lads, whit are ye all up tae noo, eh? Fur example, ye twos, hoo is that movie ay yoors comin' along?"
| >>589208 >>589210
"Actually im not really that surprised.
Like dont get me wrong, gauss weapons will always be disgustingly overpowered.
But when it comes to weapons R&D im not all that suprised"
>he recalls some Memories
"Come to think of it i had a side arm that was a mag pistol">and shakes his head
"The only interesting one out of those would be the bullets.
But then again HE rounds are also nothing new"
| "I agree. Nothing beats the good old generic firearm without all those hi-tech attachments."
>The military have finished the drink she have previously been savoring with in a few moments, snapping the glass against the countertop.
"That thing was terribly overpowered. It generates large amounts of potential energy and uses nanomachines as conductors to transfer energy to the projectiles. Firing a shot have catalysed the transfer of energy from potential to kinetic."
| >>589335
"You know what im not even going to pretend i know what any of that meant.
But i do know the one i used was way less complicated and that the one you described must have been mad expensive to use."
>HE sighs
"Mil tech man.
Scary stuff sometimes.
Anyway, can i get you anything else?"
| "Nevermind, guess it didn't backfire after all"
>Impulse also finishes his drink
"Can I have another Gut punch, and a Ragnarok for this one"
>He points to Red
>Also, Red is laughing, very intensively, maybe the alchohol makes him laughs more intensively?
| "I only happened to remember the wording because i've been among those who initially tested the prototypes and the mad scientist who developed it thought we had to know the theory to make it work. Though i doubt that really played a role in the success and distribution of it."
>She coughs, clearing her throat.
"Right. All the talking made me thirtsy. A large Beer should do."
| >>589362
"Frank"
"Yeah yeah i got it"
>frank mixes and slides over the requested drinks
"Whats got you up red?">frank asks
>>589364
"Right away.
Do you want the btc beer or a house brew or what?"
>he readies large beer mug
| >>589369
>Red doesn't answer, just continues laughing like an absolute mad man
>Impulse is now taking his guns out to clean
| "What, there's a few options? Serve me the BTC one first, then."
>Liz glares at the menu and instead finds a few available options in the list.
"I am going to try every single one of them."
| "What, there's a few options? Serve me the BTC one first, then."
>Liz glares at the menu and instead finds a few available options in the list.
"I am going to try every single one of them."
| >>589372
"Yes ma'am."
>he mixes it and pours it in the large beer mug
"Its will Definitely get confusing with two lizes..."
| "Perfect timing."
>She takes a big sip from the mug and puts it back to the counter.
"Perhaps, you could come up with a way to make the difference? Like, if you're calling her Liz and Elizabeth is too long to pronounce - we should come up with an alternative?"
| >>589377
"Not really, usually i call the fair lady next to me lizzy.
That wont make it any less confusing for others However depending.">he shakes his head
"Unless you would rather i call you honey~
Kidding kidding">he chuckles
"So hows the beer?
Btc usually pales in comparison to a proper brew"
| "Suit yourself. Just make sure it's not insulting and i will understand you are addressing me; the rest is not my concern."
>Liz poured in two more sips, making the huge mug half-empty.
"It's fine, but anything properly brewed definitely is better. I remember the taste since the academy times."
| >>589380
"Wait you were actually ok with it!?
Haha! Oh man thats hilarious!"
>he laughs a bit before calming down and returning to those weirdly hypnotic bedroom eyes
"Gah sorry sorry.
But i wont actually call you that.
Kinda dumb to use the same joke twice after all."
>he then ponders for a sec
"Still, now i *have* to think of a cute nickname for you...
Lets see...mmm yeah i got nothing..
Still ill get one eventually"
| "By all means - go for it. For searching the nickname, that is."
>She eyed Cassius sharply, hinting explicitly that it's for his own sake not to come up with anything weird.
"Do you know if there's someone giving out the jobs to the likes of me? Preferably some long-term employment."
| >>589384
"Yeah ill think of something.
Unless you genuinely want me to call you honey or darling.
In all seriousness, ill Probably get one if i get to know you better.
We only just met after all!"
>he chuckles
"...now lets see..can you cook?"
| "I don't think we're that close yet for you to call me that way."
>She briefly smiled to him chuckling, then nodded to the question.
"Yes, i can. Initially, i started off as a cook and finished culinary institute prior to attending the military academy."
| >>589389
"Hmm then how about working here?
One sec,
Yo frank we got a candidate!"
>the other bartender comes over
"We have been needing a cook for the longest time.
The pay and contract is more then fair.
all you really need to do is cook whatever comes in and occasionally mix a drink.
Cass can teach you most of it."
>frank offers
| "Why, i guess it could be a good place for a start. Besides, i can keep the occasional weirdo away if such a person happens to come along."
>She smirks, glancing sharply at the two of them one after another.
"I expect two things: i want to read the contract, and i expect you to replace the military uniform."
| >>589393
"Of Course, for the uniform,ill need a measurement if you are willing"
>cass says
"And here is the contract
Pay is negotiable but it starts at 125 n an hour"
>Frank hands it over
Pay is negotiable but start at 75n an hour"
>75 an hour?!
>given that minimum wage is 13 an hour thats insane
>he places down a set of papers
>after reading through it, its quite the fair contract
>you dont even need a uniform, so long as what you are wearing looks 'serviceable'
| >>589394
(Oops sorry 125 an hour)
>>589204 >>279ce4
"Oh yeah that reminds me.
Hey liz!">frank calls out
"Boss said we're getting raises!"
>thus your 75 an hour has evolved into 125 an hour!
>reggie just gives a standard reggie laugh
| >After Red has managed to stop the laughing he chugs the whole glass down and immediately blacks out
"Yet another bet won"
>Impulse says as he strip his rifle, a modded AK-105, into various little parts to clean it
| >Liz took some time to give the offer some consideration. For a start - it was not bad at all, besides, by the local measurements it was a good salary too.
"Make it 150, serve me another of those strongest drinks of yours - and we have a deal. If that suits you, of course."
| >>589400
"Woah red really cant hold his drink can he haha?!">frank exclaims
>>589404
"150 huh? Boss?"
>the old man on the counter turns to frank and gives a hearty laugh
"Bwahahah! I like her gumption!
Tell you girls what!?
175 an hour for the both of you!"
>he laughs some more
"Well there you have it.
Just sign here"
>he places the contract down while Cassius slides over another one of those flaming drinks
| >Elizabeth caught the sliding drink, stopping it in place - and pulled out a personal pen from the chest pocket and signed the contract, briefly skimming through the paper.
"I could've gone further and ask for 200 an hour, but that would've been an exceptional arrogance. I am already enjoying the raises i've got for myself and my colleague."
| >>589481
>frank takes the contract
"Another liz...?
Oof...this might get confusing."
>he sighs
"Anyway welcome aboard!"
>Cassius ponders a bit more
"..i got it!
How about elize? (eh-LEES)
Cute name for a cute lady no?"
| "Sure. I approve."
>Elise shrugged, taking another shot of her drink, smiling briefly.
"It's amusing how you can occasionally walk into a bar and get employed first day after you've moved in... but are you sure it's fine to wear the military uniform at work?"
| >>589485
"I mean if you want to, and no patrons get bothered by it, there is no reason not not.">frank replies
"And should that happen cass can just order a uniform.
When we get the measurements of Course"
>a girl with black and white hair pops up from behind the counter
"Hallo!"
>aww how cute
| "Duly noted. We'll settle it should the need arise, then."
>For a split second, Liz glanced at the source of the sound of greeting, fixating the sight at the girl that popped up from nowhere.
"Hello. Is she your employee too, Frank?"
| >>589488
>frank yawns
"Ill leave introductions to cassius sorry"
>then walks back to his station
"Oh thats gem.
Treat her well yeah?"
>he says
"Hello there!"
>gem pops all the way up revealing her maid outfit
>she seems all giddy in a cute way
>and attempts to give a hug
| >>589474
"No, but he drinks anyways"
>Impulse starts setting work to cleaning the striped down rifle, piece by piece. After a bit, he is done. He puts the gun back together, loads a full magazine into it and chambers the first round. He then puts the gun on safe and sling it over his shoulder
| "... Oh."
>Elise tracked the 'gem' through all her way around the counter, not resisting the attempt to give a hug.
"I will make sure your gem is treated well. But, perhaps - she has a name?"
| >>589494
"Its gemini, but everyone calls her gem.
Or rather i call her gem and it just spread from there"
>he scratches his head
"I hope we get along!"
>gem continues the hug ,an adorable smile that can melt snow on her face
>its suprisingly comfortable and she is quite soft!
| "Don't worry, we will. I will be working here starting tomorrow, so, if anyone is mistreating you - you let me know. Deal?"
>Liz is not even trying to resist the undeniable charm of that adorable smile and surprising softness of the hug, furthermore, she felt an urge to give Gemini a headpat - and followed that desire.
"I'm Elizabeth, but people here call me Elise. So can you."
| >>589496
"Ahehe!sure thing miss elize!"
>she tightens the hug a bit then lets go, and returns to her duties
"Yayyy made a new friend!"
>this seems to have made her really happy
| "Now, that was just fascinating."
>Elise is taking a small sip of her burning drink as she watches Gemini go.
"She really is a gem of this place. Pure and easygoing. I like that."
| >>589499
"Wait until you hear her sing">cass chuckles
"It gets people every time."
>he yawns
"I bet she would sing if someone asked"
| "I bet i'll eventually get to hear her sing. Don't really want to distract her now."
>She bears down on her drink and finishes it off, putting the large mug aside.
"That's some damn good beverage, but, i think, i'm done with it for today, and Gemini gave me that special mood... for something girly and happy. A Moonblast, perhaps?"
| >>589501
>cass takes a second to react to that
>that was the strongest drink he could make and elize downed two of them
>he would look really impressed if it wasnt for those bedrooms eyes
"...oh yeah just a sec"
>and slides over a moonblast
| "Thanks."
>A verbal gratitude follows with a honest, soft smile she gave to Cass - as an extension of it.
"I guess i couldn't have hoped for a better treatment on my first visit to Glitch city."
| >>589503
"Any time"
>he gives a warm smile back
"Feel free to ask me for anything.
I would be glad to help.
even if its something as small as a compliment"
| "I believe that women shouldn't be asking men for a compliment, but rather - they should give one on their own behalf. It shouldn't be forced."
>She smirks, fixating her eyes on Cass for a few brief moments.
"As for the rest - i will make sure to let you know if i need anything."
| >>589509
"Good good.
Now then, any more drinks?
Maybe you wanna try some of the food?"
>one can smell a variety of delicious scents
>some chicken, beef, veal and...pork? Along with pepper, various sauces and lot of other stuff coming from cass
>it would be absolutely mouthwatering to most
| "I'm gonna go now"
>Impulse put his half mask and headset back on. He put a credstick on the counter. Then he starts hauling Red's body out the bar
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| >>589474
"I definitely wasn't expecting a raise today."
>Liz looks down at her scorched sleeves
"That's more than double. I guess I have no excuse to not buy new shirts then"
>>589485
>She leans over the counter and looks at Elize
"I was surprised too. My first day in town I was hired here as well."
>Her eyes are glowing a welcoming shade of blue
"At any rate, welcome to the team."
| >>589671
"Thank you and come again"
>frank bows as you leave
>>589751
"Hmm yep
All we need is one more person with glowing blue eyes and 3 dragon costumes"
>he chuckles
"But seriously, i know a good tailor.
Would you like me to introduce you sometime?"
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| >over all its a nice night and there nothing tl recap aside from everyone enjoying their drinks and having nice talks with each other
>cept maybe the embarrassing video of pulse playing
>continuing off!