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songerein2023-02-03 05:35 pm
discourtesies) wrote in songerein2023-02-03 05:35 pm
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open ⚔️ fall
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
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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.
no subject
[He didn't take Van Zieks as a curry guy, but Sanji is fine rolling with it. He's happy talking about food, no matter what it is. At this time, he's normally reach for a cigarette, but he remembers that the bar is non-smoking and he can respect a bar's rules.
So, he settles for the glass that Barok's poured for him and takes it in his hand, although he doesn't try it just yet. He wants to appreciate the sparkly liquid for a bit.]
Got a specific one in mind? Trying to cook it yourself?
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[Sandwiches and premade stews and soups he just has to heat up are pretty much it at home... He just doesn't think that much about food if wine isn't involved! Chalk it up to never having to worry about it before.]
I do find it interesting that simple things such as particular meals are so similar across myriad worlds. I have yet to have any customers question what wine is, for example.
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[Do you want to learn at all, Barok... but honestly, Sanji is glad that people can easily obtain food in this world. Nice to know that people aren't starving and stuff like that. He'll do what it takes to help contribute to that too.]
Heh, now that you mention it, that is kind of neat. We're all from vastly different worlds, but some dishes are universal. Some ingredients just exist everywhere, I guess.
[He takes the time now to drink from the wine Barok poured for him and yes, it's tasty. Sanji can think of several dishes that would pair rather nicely with it.] Hey, this is shitty good. Not bad, old man.
no subject
[He would find a way to get things if he had to, but it certainly allows all of them to focus on other matters. Also no, he's busy enough learning how to create wine, among other drinks. Drinks such as those which the chef apparently appreciates...?
Van Zieks stares at him a moment after those final two statements, considering the absurdity of such vulgarity combined with praise in that way. There has to be a language barrier here or something. But one thing—]
I am not old.
no subject
[Maybe it's the lines around his eyes. Or the fact that he spends most of his time frowning at everyone. A combination of multiple factors? Eh. Sanji doesn't apologize, just continuing to drink from his glass before putting it back down. There's still some of that sparkly liquid left, but he's not Zoro or Nami, where he can keep drinking without feeling any of the effects from it.
But moving on--]
So. Did you wanna talk about it.
[The dream. Being a plush. Sanji isn't going to push Barok, but he'll throw the idea out there since he doubts he'll bring it up on his own.]