open ⚔️ fall

[discourtesies]

Who: Barok van Zieks & ... you.
Which: Open log
Where: At Day's End bar, around town
What: Recovering recluse overworks himself at his bar. Also, deals with monsters that messed him up last year in ways other than suggested.
Warnings: alcohol, violence against monsters

⚔️ A(t Day's End)

[The local bar and winery has a new employee or two now, meaning that van Zieks has taken it upon himself to supervise them near-constantly. While the bartender does their best not to let the stern man's intimidating gaze get to them, they may not always be able to hide their trepidation—but hopefully they don't get your order wrong. Barok isn't only there to be judgmental about his workers, however, and is always ready to offer a recommendation for the wines they have available.

Even though a private upscale establishment would have been his preference had he originally set out alone, he's determined to keep up what his former business partner put so much work into... just for the principle of the matter. That doesn't mean he's going to tolerate disruptive behavior. If anyone looks like they're about to cause a ruckus in the bar, they will soon find a veritable statue of a man standing over them.

Speaking of disruptions, van Zieks will be doing his best to usher any invasive gnomes AROUND customer ingress and egress thank you. They can do whatever it is they're doing without tripping up his customers—and as a result, there may be the occasional standoff between gnomes and owner. Later in the month, one may find him investigating the walls and floors carefully with a tilt of his head closer to those surfaces, attempting to make certain there are no noises within...

When he's not constantly keeping himself busy, one might find his scowl almost looking somber closer to the holiday and the more people speak of significant others and related topics, bringing an occasional fog around his feet. But more commonly, if he's not actively doing something or other around the bar, people might be surprised to find the stone-faced man dozing off in a corner or just by the door to the back. The fact that he's doing that standing up may almost be impressive.]

⚔️ B(leeding Hearts)

[Outside of the bar, however, he quickly finds reason to stay on constant alert, thanks to the reappearance of certain winged creatures with glowing red chests. As soon as he spots one of the things, however it may try to hide itself or avoid anyone, he immediately moves to against them—regardless of what suggestions anyone might offer towards purification or the possibility that it might only be trying to observe or escape.]

Begone.

[Hopefully the cloaked shadow that suddenly appears above him to strike the beasts with a scythe of ice doesn't frighten anybody overmuch.]

⚔️ Wildcard

[OOC: You know the drill. lumieresdedragon, PM or DragonLights on the songerein discord. Hit me up!]

Comments

[roseofmay]

[Ah, there is that again. Beatrix wonders when the last time she made mention of that. It feels as if it has been many a month. If Yujin were still here, perhaps that might have come into fruition. Perhaps not. She can't quite say what his reception was like at the time, but she knows that her own attempts have been largely scattered.

With not enough of a backing and she, who has no interest in the political side of things, it is too much of an undertaking for a military general to take on. It would be more suited for someone with leadership qualities and a sense of what the people need or want.]

From my own personal observation, most of whom I spoke with regarding such matters were less interested in cooperation and more interested in personal efforts and affairs. Not everyone, but there was a greater number in the former than the latter. There is a woman here, who would be very good at leading such a thing, however, and I feel she is appropriate for the role. Perhaps she will be able to bring those efforts to light. It would be beneficial for all of the citizens of Reverein and beyond to have such established.

[discourtesies]

Vigilantism.

[Not a concept van Zieks is particular fond of, if his tone is any indication, though he understands it holds some necessity in the interim. His attention is caught by the idea of someone who might be willing to lead the matter, however, and his gaze turns towards Beatrix with some curiosity. After all, he himself holds little interest in creating the laws and rules that would guide such a guard... or being part of it. He's rather attached to his role as enforcer after the fact, and he knows that's where he excels.

That doesn't mean he's averse to helping in some capacity, however.]

What of this woman has brought you to believe that?

[roseofmay]

[He files it all down to one word and he's right. She understands some who have fallen into that category, like Zidane and his friends, but being a woman so connected to order, she isn't fond of it herself. Beatrix suspects that's much the reason she has been so caught between what she feels is obligation back home and wondering what the right course of action is.

Although she suspects she still has time to contemplate whatever those future Alexandrian actions might be.

Van Zieks serves as proper distraction and a part of her is thankful for it, though she won't bother to say as much.]

Hm... Many things. Her position back in her world, for one. She did something similar. Protected people. Important people and the common folk alike. She has a good heart and is not the sort to leave something partially done. I feel she is very dedicated and she has the makings for someone who would be more than adequate. And—

[Beatrix can't help smiling a touch.]

—she is not me. I would consider all of her traits to be boons and something Reverein is desperately in need of. Her amicable nature would be successful in drawing others to support her.