Bar Log ((OPEN))

[borntobewildcat]

WHO: Tom Bronson + OPEN
WHERE: the bar
WHEN: all week
WARNINGS: none
SUMMARY: Tom now owns the bar, and everyone gets their first drink free for the first week.
FORMAT: quick



[It was Tom's first couple weeks running the bar, and, surprisingly, it had gone pretty well so far. The transition itself was a bit of a challenge, but once he'd become accustomed to it, it really wasn't so bad at all. In fact, he found himself even enjoying the work, even if it meant extra hours for the time being, since the promotion and port-outs lately meant that they were running a bit understaffed.

That wasn't why he was pulling other duties besides just managing the place, though. Working behind the bard was one of the best jobs he had, and he really enjoyed it. He got to talk to people at the bar (and occasionally have a drink or two himself). It was the social aspect that he liked, which was why, to maybe draw in a few new regular customers, he was offering free drinks for the week.]

Comments

[hellionated]

[Julian watches him go, wondering what the result of all this is going to be. There are others in here who Julian knows aren't reaching that age limit - including some who are further from it than he is - but he doesn't know what they're drinking and besides which, they don't have an established Girl-Related Rivalry with the owner.

But when Tom comes back with beer, Julian's face just breaks into a genuine grin and he laughs softly. Tom has a way of making it very difficult not to like him.] Thanks. [He raises his glass to Tom and takes a sip of beer.] So, opening night going well? You got a good crowd in.

[borntobewildcat]

[It's just part of his charm. That and he has a need to try and keep people around him.] No problem, man. I figure as long as the place doesn't get too much attention, you can drink here anytime. What's the point of owning a place like this if I can't drink with people I like?

[He shrugs and takes a drink.] Yeah, it's going great. It turned out way better than I expected, actually.

[hellionated]

[Julian is kind of surprised to be included in that category of people Tom likes, but it's a feeling that's starting to be mutual. God, if this continues he might start thinking his preconceptions of people aren't always right. That'd be a turn up for the books.]

That's good. Seems like a good place. [With a grin] And I'm not just saying that cause you're cool about not carding me. You're gonna be busy as hell, working here and the Dojo.

[borntobewildcat]

Yeah, don't remind me. I'm thinking of taking a few classes at the dojo as well... I might have to wake up before ten from now on.

[hellionated]

Huh. You’re a fitness guy, I would’ve had you pegged as an early riser. Still, you’re workin’ like, two jobs more than I am. I need to find one. First time for everything I guess.

[borntobewildcat]

[Okay, he can't help but laugh at that.] You're kidding, right? Only a year or go, my two primary activities were smoking and drinking, and that only really changed because my pops is a stubborn ass about me being a hero. I'm only doing this stuff now because I started getting restless.

[hellionated]

Dude, you’re working in a dojo, teaching classes. And besides, I fought you. I know you’re good. [ He shrugs. ] I didn’t figure you were new to the hero deal.

[borntobewildcat]

If you had met me a year ago, I wouldn't even have been able to throw a proper punch. I didn't want to be a fighter or anything, then, and I probably still don't now, but... [He shrugs.] I have my reasons.

How long have you been doing it?

[hellionated]

Since I went to Xavier’s, I guess. Though mainly it was training then, learning to fight. Most of us wanted to be X-Men. Got kinda real a couple years back when we kept being attacked. These days it’s pretty much half in half.