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[ Celty was gone.

Shizuo hadn't really known what to make of this place. The lack of Izaya was certainly a plus, but the feeling of being trapped wasn't exactly a good one... and the bizarre things that happened just outside the door weren't much better. He didn't like it at all, couldn't even begin to wrap his head around it.

It was better to get some semblance of normalcy. Unemployment didn't suit him. Everything was free and he didn't need to pay for the things he damaged, but the job was more about actually doing something and getting out of the house. Being normal.

There was a bar here. He'd heard it from the few times he'd opened the journal here. ~~he was already well dressed for it so why not~~ He was still familiar with the work and had enjoyed it the last time he'd been there. And so, Shizuo can be found either by the fountain taking a smoke today, or at Good Spirits trying to get a job. ]

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[And Good Spirits is open! Zack's at the bar early today, organizing a new stock that just came in. This is usually one of those "bleeeh" jobs- the new and interesting drinks are always fun, but sorting the blood is gross. So he's in the back room today, sifting through bottles and making faces. Might need to make some noise, Shizuo.]

[ and in the ~~terrifying juggarnaut~~ young man goes... ah, closed? The sign said open. But it's early, bars don't get jumping until the night.

Is there a bell? ] Oi.

[At the voice, Zack pokes his head out the door of the back room, one hand on the door to avoid falling over as he leans.]

Oh, hey! Uh... [Crap, he didn't get the guy's name before.] The guy by the fountain, right?

[ ... oh. this was the guy that owned this place? well, that might hurt his employment chances. not that he'd hurt anyone, that he knew of. people had stayed back and there had been no one who had managed to catch his wrath in the crowd.

shizuo scratches the back of his neck. ]

Ahh. [ a confirming grunt. ] Heiwajima Shizuo.

[Well, at least he's calm now. Sheesh. Zack sets aside a few bottles and gets up to head out front and greet the guy properly.] Nice to meet you! I'm Zack. Are you more used to the place now, at least?

[ like a totally different person. ] Yeah.

[ he looks around. ] Are you the owner?

Nah, not really. Guy was kind of the owner, but... he got sent home. To be honest, I can't even say I'm the next in line- I'm the most recent guy to start working here.

[ That's troublesome... scratch, scratch, rub the neck. It's been a while since he's had to hunt for a new job. ] Who do you talk to if you want a job?

You're off to a good start. [HMMMM, though. This guy was kind of... unstable. He's not so sure it would be a good idea to hire on someone they don't even know- especially someone strong.] I can talk to the girls, and if we all agree it's okay, then yeah- but I gotta ask first. That thing at the fountain... have you got some kind of a temper problem, or were you just confused?

Yeah. [ that was putting it mildly. the strangest thing about this place was encountering people who didn't know... it was a pain. relieving, but a pain, and this wasn't ikebukuro where people would just accept it and run. he clapses his hand over the back of his neck, squeezing slightly before letting it drop.

This is so uncomfortable. He doesn't even. ]

Thing is, bartending is kind of a social job, you know? You see a lot of people come through this place, and a lot of 'em here in Luceti can be real strange characters. Sometimes they're tough, but a lot of them are just normal people, so you can't go around starting fights. And you seem pretty strong, so... [Buffy can take care of herself, but Meryl isn't as durable as far as he knows, and it's no good to beat up on customers. HE'S JUST BEING CAUTIOUS SHIZUO it's okay.]

[ and here shizuo looks very, very serious. ] I hate violence.

[.....Um. He was not expecting that.] Really.

Yeah. [ serious serious serious him breaking things just sort of happens, okay. ]

[THE LOGIC DOES NOT ADD UP OKAY] So, the whole breaking the fountain was... an accident?

Yeah.

Huh. [Maybe they got off on the wrong foot there. Let's try a different approach-] Do you know anything about bartending?

[ zack, take a look. the man is dressed like a bartender. ] I worked as one not that long ago. [ it was the longest job he'd ever held, aside from his current one! and that's why his rich brother gave him millions of the uniform. ]

[CLOTHES DO NOT MAKE A MAN YOUNG GRASSHOPPER.] Really? Huh, that's convenient. How about mixing me something, then? [Prove it, Mister Violence Hater. Though despite how the words probably sound, there's no doubt or suspicion in his voice, only curiosity.]

[ tell that to kasuka. and then tell shizuo that his brother probably didn't intend for him to continue to wear them. he shrugs and hops over the counter. ] What do you want?

Anything'll do, I'm really not that picky. [Zack pulls up a stool and sits himself down.] Gimme something fun. How long were you a bartender?

A while. [ longer than any other job... but if he thinks on that too hard, then he's going to piss himself off and the glasses in his hands are going to break.

Well. He needs to wrack his brain for something 'fun'. Which is really hard to do, since he doesn't drink at all himself... ah, oh. Let's try this (http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink9397.html). ]

[Zack watches Shizuo mix it; he doesn't recognize the drink, but he makes note of the ingredients. Looks pretty good, at least. And Shizuo himself seems to know what he's doing.]

[ and when it's done, he wordlessly slides it on over to zack. ]

[Siiiiip. ...Sip. SIP.] Ha, that's pretty good! What do you call it?

[ ... awkward name is awkward, but. ] Sex on the beach.

Really? You mix it differently than the one I know. Still good, though- I like it. [Maybe it's an alternate-world thing.] So you know what you're doing... hmm. [Now can he work here or not... thinking, thinking...]

Here, I'll tell you what: let me check with the other workers to make sure they don't mind, and if they give the okay, you can work with me during my shifts. Just until we build up some trust, you know. Does that sound fair?

[ Basic human kindness. Shizuo looks a little awkward again. ] Ah. [ and a nod. ]

[Well, no protests. He'll take that as reasonably acceptable, then.]

It's just me right now- do you want to start and get a feel for the place?

Sure. [ he glances out the window. He didn't plan on doing anything else today.

An almost old fashioned bar for an almost old fashioned place. This town really was bizarre. ]

[ She's not familiar with this area; that was probably why she was having trouble finding her way back to her house. Though she wasn't that worried...

Okay, she was. It wasn't that she'll probably have to sleep outside if she doesn't find the house soon. It was because her brother would throw a fit if she's not back by time he returns. And lord only knows what action he would take.

A brief shiver goes down her spine at the thought. She takes another turn down the path and finds a fountain before her very eyes. Then her eyes trails off to an older man sitting by smoking a cigarette. Maybe he could give her directions. ]

Excuse me sir! I'm terribly sorry to bother you but I'm a bit lost. Could you perhaps point me to the right direction?

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