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By Lilmuckers Part Two! ~Guildus puts a large sum of meseta in the waitress's hand. Guildus: Another round of drinks for my friend Mildain and I! Mildain: Guildus, I don't think I should drink much more than this... Guildus: Ha ha ha! Mildain, you've gotta learn to loosen up a little! Mildain: Well, I suppose you're right. Guildus turns to the waitress: And if you've got any friends who are looking for someone, I'm quite sure Mildain here could be the man of their dreams! The waitress smiles, winks at both Mildain and Guildus, but says nothing. She fetches a pitcher and a few glasses and sets it down for them to helps themselves, simply sporting a smile and the wonderfully fitting catsuit. Kitsune: I've never turned down a free drink and I dont plan on starting now. ::Takes up the offered drink and nods a thank you in return for it:: So,do you know of any single women around here that wouldnt mind spending a lot of time fighting monsters? Hylozoist thinks for a moment, than speaks. "Well, none of the women have come out and shouted to the world that they're single...they'd probably get mobbed for attention. My niece Ekstasis is single, but I don't like her coming here that often, with all the weird people and such. Besides, if she left the clinic for too long, people might think we'd closed down! Hang around here, and maybe you'll find out. I'm just too shy to really ask anyone." Guildus nudges Mildain teasingly. Guildus: I think she likes you! Mildain: Err.... *blushing* Guildus: A ha ha ha ha ha! Now that's just too funny. Kitsune: Aw,thanks anyway.Never hurts to try. ::Drinks down the Difluid and sets down the shot glass before lifting up his pair of Vulcans and wiping the goo off of them with the napkin he left behind from his meal:: Hylozoist asks one of the waitresses to take over the bar while he goes into the employees lounge for a break. His mags pop out of several locations to hover around him and follow him there. "If you need me, just give me a ring. It might take me a bit, but I'm far from gone. The waitresses should be able to take care of anything you need." Kitsune: ::Nods,grins and flashes a victory sign at him::Later. Guinglain stumbles out of the bar and heads on his way home, still reeling from a frying pan to the forehead. Kitsune:Well,time to get cleaned up.::Whistles for his mag and heads out the door:: A tall HUmar with light brown hair walks in, his white Yaksa mag following behind him, dipping and dodging around invisible figures. The hunter walks to the bar, and sits at a seat. He gently taps the bar, signaling for a waiter or waitress. Alessa idly runs a rag over the while the waitresses scurry about cleaning up since it seems everyone has left. Alessa: *yawn* Well, did good buisness today. Lets just hope it picks up again tomorrow... Anya walks into the bar, brushing a strand of pink hair from her face. Anya: Is the owner in? Hylozoist quickly calculates the tip and splits it all inbetween the waitresses. He winks at Alessa. "See you tomorrow!" Alessa: I'm sorry, I'm afraid the owner isn't here at the moment, she's usualy out at this time. Anya: Oh, I was wondering about getting a job...weapons are getting pretty expensive these days.... *winks* Anya: tell her I called! Aenystasia: Hey Anya! Come on, you;re gonna be late and I still have some stuff I need you to pick up from my place... Anya: Coming, sis. Tell her I stopped by...see ya! Stealthbot enters through the door again, ducking to compromise the doorway. He looks around at the patrons, then sits at an empty table and opens a pack of energon goodies. A young pink haired waitress walks up to Stealthbot. Adjusts her glasses and looks up at him for a moment. Miyuki: Umm...can I help you sir? (Dragnfly completely melts) Stealthbot explains that he needs to `drown his recent worries in healthy beverages' and asks her what kind of fruit mixes she can reccomend. Kitsune: ::The young black-uniformed RAmar makes his way through the door,a hand moving up to pull his mask down before roaming through his white hair as he takes his usual seat at the bar:: Alessa nods to Kitsune. Alessa: The usual? Kitsune: ::Smiles and nods,winking::You read my mind. Miyuki fiddles with her tail as she thinks. Blows hair out of her eyes and look up as Stealthbot again. Miyuki: Well, we have a new mix we are working on from fruits we picked up planetside if you want to try that. Alessa gets the attention of a blond haired hunwearl waitress. Alessa: Alliah, rappy special, table 3. Alliah: Right away. Kitsune: ::Yawns tiredly and takes a moment to streach,pulling his arms over his head,exhausted from the battles fought in just one day of exploring the massive Ruins on Ragol:: Stealthbot looks at her, trying to decide by her expression if she thinks this is a good idea or not. "If they're less than 250,000 meseta, keep em coming until that runs out. I'm stuck in Grandia 2 and my roomate, Rieka is being a royal *****." Kitsune: ::Turns his head hearing mentions of Grandia 2 and speaks,mostly to himself::Ah,what a great experiance that was.Entirely too easy. Alliah walk back in and slides an extra large plate onto Kitsune's table. Alliah: There you go sir. Miyuki: They dun cost much at all. I'll bring some right away sir. Miyuki hurries off to the kitchen. Stealthbot looks over to Kitsune for a moment, then decides not to speak. He just watches Miyuki dissapear from his fading line of sight. "Thankyou" he calls out. Kitsune: ::Smiles and nods,straightening up a bit and handing her her payment before digging in to his meal:: Miyuki comes running back from the kitchen with a few glasses on a platter. She trips, landing hard on her knees almost losing the drinks, but her glasses fall off and slide under a nearby table. Miyuki: Uh oh...umm... Stealthbot stands quickly. "Ma'am! Please. Don't move! Stay PERFECTLY STILL. I'll fetch your glasses." -Somewhere, Rieka is laying on her bead watching Handmaid May and thinking `gee... he's finally stealthy to somebody'- Kitsune: ::Blinks a bit and rises,approaching the table and taking the glasses before walking them over to her::Here you are,Miss. There is a knock at the door. Gives Kitsune `the eye'... Not any particular type of eye, just `the eye'. And two of them to boot. Miyuki: Umm..thank you sir. Blushes, stands up, and brushes herself off. The brings drinks to Stealthbots table and sets them down. Miyuki: I'm so sorry about that... Mildain is standing at the door. He knocks again. "Anybody home??" Alessa: What could it be now? Walks over and checks the knock at the door. Stealthbot nods politely to her. "It's no problem. I was just about to help. Whenever you loose your glasses, always make sure you don't move around alot while carrying things, or you'll loose them for sure." Stealthbot takes a drink. "Hmmmm. Good stuff." Miyuki smiles at Stealthbot. Miyuki: Thank you, been working on that in my free time. Kitsune: ::Rubs the back of his neck a bit and shrugs a little before going back to his table and folding his arms quietly,head tipping back a little,gazing at the cealing in thought:: Mildain is about to knock a third time when Alessa opens the door. Mildain: Oh... umm... *gets nervous* My lady, I believe I saw you earlier this afternoon when my friend Guildus and I stopped by... Umm, well, I don't usually drink that much, so if I was of any trouble to you or your guests... Mildain looks away bashfully. He can't help but notice Alessa's simple, down-to-earth beauty. Mildain: Um, well... if we were any trouble, I apologize, my lady. He kneels and bows his head, like he read the knights many thousands of years ago did. Alessa: No, no trouble at all. People who cause trobe find themselve a few blocks down at the hospital. Hmm...why can't more of our customers be like you? Mildain: Oh, well... thank you, my lady! I'm glad I wasn't any trouble. He gets up and bows to her respectfully. Mildain: Well, I must be going. Thank you for listening to me, my lady. Alessa: Wasn't a problem at all. You are always welcome here. As she turns to walk back to the bar you can see the agito resting at her waist that had been turned away from you before. Kitsune: ::He glances downward,eyeing the katana on the womans hip very carefully a moment,leaning forward on his elbows:: Alessa fixes herself a drink and then leans on the bar watching the goings on while sipping it. Kitsune:What year was that Agito made in? Alessa: Hmm? I honestly couldn't tell you. I can tell differences in balance or efficiency, but I've never studied up on making them. Just been in my family for a long time. Kitsune: ::Taps his finger lightly on the table::Im seeking the 1975 Version.It belonged to my father and it's gone missing sience his death..::Rises to his feet with a small sigh::..Hm,I suppose..If you only face forward, you can miss seeing something. It is a virtue to devote oneslf to something, firmly believing in one's own ideals. But that doesn't mean it's alright to belittle the ideals and feelings of others. If you lead such a busy life, you may never realize how your parents feel. It's only self-satisfaction. It's alright to stop every now and then. If you want a moment's rest. If you want to feel what other people feel. ::Shakes his head a bit,walking out the door:: ~Alessa to herself after Kitsune is gone: Hmph...forward is the only way to look, keep looking behind you and you'll fall in a pit... Ideals just get you killed, especially when they are someone elses... Finshes her drink and then turns to cleaning the glass. "Ah but forget what came before and you are doomed to the mistakes of the past" Says Artanis a average sized HUmar who has just entered the bar n "You must forgive my friend he is a little to tactless and serious for his own good sometimes" says the RAcast who enters behind the HUmar "My name is Prime and my sullen freind is Artanis, pleased to meet you" Prime extends his hand. Alessa eyes narrow at the comment. Alessa: Can I help you? Alessa reaches out with a gloved hand and returns the handhshake. "Prime have your fun but when I return be ready for work" Artanis turns and stalks out of the bar "You'll have to forgive him, hes really a good guy when you get to know him, so whats the goin rate for energon goodies round these part" Takes a seat at the bar Alessa: Depends on how good ya want it. Can be as little as 100 per, course I hear that that doesn't sit well in your system. Refined stuff can get up to 1000 per. "Well then I think I shall try one of your best mesta is no object" a Madhu mag nudges Prime and spins playfully "OK OK your not forgotten little one, make that two goodies and an energy shake if you got'em" Prime pats the Madhu reassuringly Alessa makes a few preperations behind the bar and then places the order on a platter and slides it down the bar to Prime. Alessa: There you go, enjoy. Prime tips his head to Alessa, and placews the mesta on the bar "Thank you kindly miss" Prime begins eating and sets some aside for Madhu, sips his energy shake slowly and nods approvingly A slight hiss - the door opens, and a slight FOnewearl walks into Fallen Dreams. Looking around, her azure eyes fall on the person mixing drinks behind the bar. "Oh, my...", she says to herself, her alto voice falling and rising in foreign lilt. "I've never seen anyone with hair that colour before." Unintentionally, she lifts a hand to find a lock of her own waist length hair, the pale blue, nearly white strands running through her fingers. Catching herself, she hurriedly puts her hand down. "Excuse me, are you the owner of this bar?" Smoothing down the front of her dress, she continues nervously. "I'm Aefira, a hunter who was recently assigned here. The Hunters Guild sent me to aid matters on Ragol, but I'm looking for someone as well. They told me - well, that the place to look for someone would be here." Suddenly noticing the RAcast just in front of her, Aefira takes a small step backwards. "I.. I'm sorry for interrupting you." She bows in apology, the twin small balls of fluff attached to both sides of her forked hat bobbing in unison. Leans on the bar and looks at Aefira. Alessa: The owner is out I'm afraid. I tend to run things while she is away though. Can I help you. "No need to worry little one" Prime pats Aefira on the head "if you need anything just ask I'll be glad to help" he nods reassuringly *door opens...blonde HUnewearl carrying a rifle walks in, sits at a far table away from the crowd. sets rifle carefully against an empty chair* Miyuki walks up to the HUnwearl. Miyuki: Can I help you ma'am? Aenystasia: Anything with a kick. And I'm not a ma'am, you're probably thinking of my sister...you and everyone else... "Well, I'm looking for my An--," Aefira clears her throat nervously. "I mean, my brother, Xephyris - he was assigned here before me... A few days ago he stopped responding to the Simple Mail I sent him through BEE." Worriedly, Aefira shows Alessa a 3D of a rather slight HUmar. "I tried to ask the Hunter's Guild for help, but they said-" Her eyes flash a moment. "Well, that they aren't responsible for lost Hunters here. I was worried, so I applied to aid in Ragol - which they accepted quickly, and here I am." "The last message my An-- Xephyris sent was something about him finding out about some entity... and something about smoke. I didn't really understand it." Sighing, Aefira sits down in front of the bar. "What drinks do you have?" Miyuki: Alright then ma...ummm...what shall I call you then? Alessa to Aefira: Yeah, we've been losing a lot of people lately, especially teams sent into the ruins they found. I hear its rough down there. As for drinks, depends on how fast you want to get wasted. Aenystasia: Stasia is fine. *tosses a meseta cube on the table* Aenystasia: Take whatever you need from that...should be more then enough. Just bring me whatever the most potent drink in this place is. And tell the girl over there to keep it down...I don't care who she's lost... Miyuki: Right away. Stops by near Aefira. Miyuki: Excuse me miss, not that its my place to ask you to do so, but...The lady over ask me to ask you to quiet down a little please. Gives order to Alessa. Alessa starts mixing up something. Aefira looks at Aenystasia and laughs softly, a small, cascading silvery sound. "I don't think your sister would appreciate being called a "Ma'am" either." Looking rather worriedly at Alessa, Aefira says, in a small voice, "Wasted?" "Theres no need to be mean to the child,Aenystasia" Prime looks at Aefira "Dont worry child i'm sure your brother will be alright and when I go down to ruins later today i'll keep an optic sensor pealed for him" Madhu floats over to Aefira and does a silly little dance to try and cheer her up Alessa as she mixes Stasia's drink: Yeah, you know drunk, passed out drooling on my counter top. *lightly touches her rifle* Aenystasia: DON'T ever tell me what to do...(to waitress)hey, so where's that drink? Alessa: I'm getting there, don't get your panties in a bunch. Hands mug to Miyuki who runs it over to Stasia's table. Miyuki: Here you go. *sniffs cautiously, looks up* Aenystasia: What is this anyhow? Miyuki: Um...I dunno... Glances back to Alessa Alessa: You don't really want an answer to that. Just drink it before it disolves the cup. Aefira's face pales a little - even the small, blue triangular face markings running from cheek to jawbone. "Pass out? Drooling? That sounds like the last time I drank something Rezo conjured in magic school during basic conjuring class. It wouldn't be that, would it?" Aefira looks toward Prime. "I'll go look for Xephyris too." She fingers her collar, showing Prime her Purplenum badge. "Why is Aenystasia so mean?" *grins suddenly* Aenystasia: My kind of drink. Take whatever you need for a tip and mix me another one, I'm sure one of my sisters will show up eventually... Alessa to Aefira: I don't really know what you are talking about, but if you drink enough of just about anything in here you'll end up like that guy over there. Points to a guy in a booth passed out on the table. Azel *falls down* *hmm...a new bar open here?* *time to try some drinks and get a taste of the costumer's service...* Aefira edges towards Aenystasia and tries to look into her cup. "I dont know child" Prime kneels down to Aefira and lays a hand on her shoulder "Let me get a look at that holo picture again, and dont worry about Aenystasia, some people are just like that pay them no mind" Alliah walks over to Azel. Alliah: Can I help you? *looks up at Aefira* Aenystasia: You don't wanna be trying to sneak yp on me darlin' Trust me. Newmen have an unstable life expectancy as it is. Door opens, FOmarl dressed all in white walks in and makes a beeline for Aenystasia's table. Aylena: Stasia, what are you doing? *stares Alliah with the eyes wide open* Hmm...what kind of drinks you got here? I need something to help me stay awake, because i have some unfinished business to take care... Alliah: Are you ok? We've got just about anything you could ask for here. The lady over there is having the special. Points at Stasia. Aefira looks straight into Aenystasia's eyes. "You know, Aenystasia, your life expectancy is probably as unstable as mine is." Then, Aefira grins mischievously and turns to the white FOmarl. "Hi! You must be the madam who Aenystasia was referring to! I'm Aefira, its nice to meet you, Ma'am." Aefira turns to Prime and draws herself up to her full height, her head just clearing the top of the bar. She sighs resignedly. "Child? Everyone judges Newmen by their height." Aenystasia: (quietly, into her cup) Oh joy...(looks up at Aefira) Go on, kid shoo. Aylena: Stasia, why do you have that rifle? You know you aren't supposed to have that. Better come home and put it back. Aenystasia: Yeah you know, I was just sitting here thinking how much I would enjoy a visit by a high and mighty pure as driven snow sister of mine. Go rub a rappy or something. Aylena: *looks around the bar* Stasia....now is not the time...*looks at Aefira and Prime* I;m sorry, has my sister been a nuisance? "Its nothing personal Aefira I call almost everyone child I'm all of 200 years old so yur'all young'ins to me" Prime chuckles hartaly, he turns to Aylena "Naw your sister is'nt really any trouble at least not now, nice to meet'ch" extends hand in freindship. *Anyade enters the bar, giving a shy look around. Her mechanic eyes scan the room for known entities, but smoke is too thick and she decides to sit at a dark corner table alone. Still feeling shy she quietly try to ask one of the waiters if she can keep her weapon with her, but no one hears her. Giving up, she quietly leans to the table and start drawing random symbols in the dust* Do you have something with "Seed" ingredients? "Miyuki, can I try some of what Aenystasia is having? The special? "No, I rather like Aenystasia. We were just wondering about our unstable life expectancies, and I was curious who that "ma'am" she was referring about was." Aefira remembers, and takes out her 3D again. "Have you seen him?" Aefira turns to Prime. "Why, you look nothing like you're 200 years old. You can call me child if you want." Sighs again, and says quietly under her breath "I'm used to it anyway." Towards Aenystasia, Aefira chuckles and says quietly "Mind if I look at that rifle?" Aylena: It's very nice to meet both of you. Stasia, come on, let's go. It's late, and we all have work to do in the morning... Aenystasia: Yeah great, just what I had planned. *grabs rifle* Aylena: And Anya will want to talk to you about that rifle. Aenystasia: Oh good, nothing like a lecture from your two older sisters to start the day off right. *stomps out the door* Aylena: Again, it was nice meeting you, please have a good evening. *looks around the bar dubiously* Perhaps we'll meet again. *walks out the door* Alliah to Azel. What kind of seeds? Miyuki notices no one has tended to Anyade yet. Looks at Aefira and says : Ask Alessa please, she's the one that makes it. Run over to Anyade: I'm sorry about the wait, can I help you. "No no I had no right to just call you child like that, forgive an old droid his habits" takes a close look at the holo image of Aefira's brother comits it to memory "Aefira is you name and so I shell refer to you as Aefira" Alessa glances at Aefira. Alessa: Lemme get this straight... A little thing like you wants something like that? ~*Anyade gasps and jumps slightly on the chair, getting visibly startled at the sound of such a near voice. Being used not to be noticed she doesnt expect people to talk to her* Yes, i would like something please.*looks around* ummm, I will have whatever is more popular around here. I am not really aware of the selection- she adds as an excuse- but i am not picky so anything will be fine. Aefira looks confidently at Alessa. "This can't be worse than the stuff Rezo conjured up. Don't worry." She puts more than enough Meseta into Miyuki's hands. "Here, i'll start a tab as well." Aefira then turns to Prime, rather suprised. "I didn't realise your aural sensors were that sensitive. Xephyris now..." She catches herself and quickly says "Aefira it is then!" Miyuki nods to Anyade. Miyuki: I'll try to pick something good for you. Walks off to the kitchen. Alessa: Alright kid, I guess its one way to start with a bang. Mixes up a special and slides it over to Aefira. *char goes into the bar* Ryoko:"ill have some sake" Alessa: K, one sake. Flips bottle up and pours a glass and hands it to Ryoko. "Think nothing of it Aefira" silently catalogs the name Xephyris, glances over at Anyade "I'll be right back Aefira" walks over to Anyade bows politly "Baw weep granna weep ninnyba" he says in a friendly voice then he extends a hand "i would highly recommend the energon its quite good here" *gets heavily drunk on it and falls to the floor* ill be alri............*snore* Taking the cup by the handle, she gulps down its contents. "Before the cup dissolves...". Aefira's grimaces, and makes a face. "Tastes... like..." Her face flushes. "Wasted, you say?" Standing up rather unsteadily, she walks towards Alessa. "This tashes and loosh much better than what Rezo conjures up. Look at all the pretty colours!" Tottering towards a nearby booth, Aefira sits down and slumps onto a table, glad for its support. "Xephyris... i hope your energy source doesn't run out..." She shuts her eyes and falls asleep immediately. Alessa peers over the bar at Ryoko. Alessa: Always someone who can't hold their liquor. *Ryoko gets hauled off to a couch in the corner next to the pool table* Vort: *kicks Ryoko* Ryoko:AH IM AWAKE IM AWAKE!!! Vort: kicks Ryoko again Ryoko: i said im awake Vort: And i care? this is fun! Alessa looks at Aefira. Alessa:... Ok now...two down...I warned her... Horrified Prime rushes over and makes sure Aefira is alright then makes her as comfertable as he can and glances at Alessa and shrugs "You want me to take her to the clinic" glances at Anyade apologetically Alessa: If you want. She'll be safe enough there I suppose, its not too crowded right now. *Anyade smiles at Prime* Do not worry, Aefira seems to be in more need of assistance than i am of company. *turns to Miyuki* If you haven't already prepared the drink i will have the energon that Prime recommended. Miyuki pops her head out of the kitchen. Miyuki: Umm..right, one block of whatever that stuff is... Carries it out on a tray and places it on Anyade's table. "Well I guess she'll be safe enough" scans the room for anyone who looks like they have loose hands "But I'll keep an eye out for her anyway" returns to Anyade and apologizes for the distraction with a bow *looks suspiciously to the drink, trying to decide if it will permanently damage her circuits or not* *takes a little sip* *stops for a moment* *smiles* Thank you, it is quite good. Miyuki smiles at Anyade. Miyuki: Welcome, glad you like it. The door opens revealing a smallish Fonewearl she walks up to Prime and tugs on his arm "Prime, Uncle Arty sent me to get you" she crosses her arms and puts on her best serious look "He told me 'Tell Prime its time for business' so i came to get you" she then curtsies to Anyade and apologizes for interrupting the conversation. Prime smiles and reply's "OK little May flower tell your Uncle I'll be right along" May the nods and trots happily out of the bar. Prime turns to Anyade "I'm sorry to cut our time short but I'm sure we'll see each other around again, nice to meet you" bows to her then turns to Alessa "Thank you for the meal, you'll be sure to see me around and please let Aefira know I'll keep an eye out for her brother" Prime makes sure his tab is paid and Aefira is resting comfortably then excuses him self for the evening Miyuki wave as Primes leaves. Miyuki: Bye, come back soon. *Anyade waves at Prime* Safe travels Alessa lets out a small sigh of relief and sits down. Alessa: Things have finally quieted down a bit. What a bunch we got tonight... Walks over to Aefira and tosses a blanket over here. Miyuki smirks at that and nudges Alliah. Alessa gives them both a quick glane and they scurry back of to work. Hylozoist decides to stop by the bar for a few shots of straight Trifluid. He walks in the bar, nods to Alliah and Miyuki, and gives a friendly smile to Alessa. He heads for a barstool. Alessa nods to Hylo. Alessa: What have you been up to? Its been busy here. Hylo sits down. Oh, here and there. Went out to pick up some mag food, and got sidetracked killing some boomas. You know how it goes. I was presented with a mag cell from a friend, though. *A little soniti at that moment peeks out of his pocket* Alessa: Not bad I suppose. I don't know how you put up with all of the though, always asking to be fed, nevermind the bills. Anyway, you want anything to drink? Hylozoist puts down a meseta block. Hylozoist: Well, I make a doctor's salary, you know. Not to mention moonlighting as a hunter. Could I get a few shots of Trifluid? I think I need a refresher. Alessa pushes the meseta back to Hylo. Alessa: No, you did work earlier, no charge. Puts a few shots of trifluids on the bar for him. Hylo looks down but grins a little, embarrassed a bit at another rejection of his attempt to be nice. Hylozoist: Arr, you never accept my money, no matter how much I try to give it to you. Oh well. You know I don't need the cash. *Throws back the shots in succession* Well, that really hit the spot there. Thanks. So, whats been happening around here? Alessa: Got the usual mix of hunters. Seems more and more people are missing these, had at least three people in asking about lost family members or friends. And of course the usual. Points to Aefira covered in a blanket and sleeping in one of the booths. Hylozoist looks at Aefira's booth and smiles again. Hylozoist: Ahh, what a great and diverse crowd of people. Well, I can stay and help close up, feel free to take a break or go to rest. I think most everything had died down, everyone else probably off to bed themselves. Alessa: Yeah, actually I think I'm going to take a small nap before things pick up again. Be a dear a take care of things will you? I'm sure the girls will be willing to help. Right girls? Glances at the two of them. The look at each other tiredly and sigh. Miyuki and Alliah: Yes Alessa... *lifts head and looks around, trying to find any familiar faces. Smoke is still too thick, and bar is quite crowded, so Anyade simply smiles gently and turns again to her drink* Hylozoist smiles at everyone and then at Alessa. Hylozoist: Alright, Alessa, see you later. Hylozoist looks around the bar, then notices Anyade and walks over Hylozoist: Hey, do you mind company? *tries to destinguish faces amidst the smoke* *sigh* I cannot find Azel... it doesnt matter, i am sure she will turn up sooner or later. *tries to cheer up a bit* So how are your babies? *takes a sip from the energon* Hylozoist: My mags? They are doing well, thanks. How about yourself, and your mags? Oh my Mags are growing up nicely. Bhirava is almost a full adult now, Kama is going through a strange adolescence phase- can you imagine the other day i caught her pretending to be a Bhirava?!- and even small Tapas is growing very fast. *smiles proudly* I have been working much to keep them all well fed, and although sometimes i sense my circuits almost exploding from the effort it is well worth it. *messages Azel saying she is at the bar* Let's see if she replies. Anyade- Oh i just got a reply message: "I am truly sorry but i wont be able to join you now as i am quite busy. Please tell Hylo that our baby Apsaras wants to be with the other parent, as he is fully grown now. Regards Azelpds" Anyade- Seems we wont be able to have her company then *smiles sadly* Hylozoist: That's great to hear about your mags! Make sure to stop by my clinic if you have any questions. Oh, and I'll contact Eks for the mag, she's been wondering quite a bit about Asparas. Oh my, I must be going. Perhaps I'll see you tomorrow. Hylozoist calls out to Alessa Hylozoist: See you later, I'm headed home for the night. Hylozoist leaves the bar Alessa sits up from the couch in the office stretches and yawns. Alessa: Well, it was nice to get a little rest at least. Walks back out into the main part of the bar, ties an apron on and goes back to work. Alessa looks at the clock then the door, glances at Miyuki and Alliah who are dozing at a table leaning against each other. Shakes her head and sighs. Alessa: Oh well...I'll leave them like that till buisness picks up again. Vort!! walks into the bar. A LARGE sword straped across his back. "Hi Aleesa" his robotic monotone voice calls out. "How's things?" Nill busts into the bar and spots Vort: "That HUcast stole my sword, the Demfchain Snarfjaw!" he says. People look around nervously. tension builds..