http://motherflocker.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] motherflocker.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] capeandcowllogs2011-12-12 07:57 pm

I'll just live on in the Dark

WHO: Anyone heading to the Iceberg Lounge
WHERE: At a damn fine building downtown
WHEN: 12/12; Night
WARNINGS: Will be edited if necessary.
SUMMARY: Opening night!
FORMAT: Whatever you want! Tag yo'selves in!



Walking into the bar is like walking into a wide open room, but the dimmed lights never seem to be bright enough to catch every detail in one swoop. To the far right wall is the bar, and a long bar it is, with bartenders lining it spaced by about five feet or so in between. Nobody actually sits at the bar, of course. The bartenders are there to make drinks for the servers. While both the bartenders and server girls wear tuxedos, the women's are made for the intent to actually catch the eye, of course. Fishnets replace slacks, dressshirts cut much lower than necessary, and tophats on each woman's head. They grin, and flirt, and make their way, but the moment a hand drifts too far, there's the legion of bouncers who line the walls, watching for any infraction. The Penguin is, after all a chauvenist, but he is no pig.

The middle of the wide area is devoted to tables, an endless sea of white clothed tables, each one a unique and different ice sculpture in the center. Each one unique, lit from beneath with a light that lets an almost wet light radiate from each table.

And of course to the left is the stage, performers that never cease to move, or sing, or whatever is up for the next part of the night. Breaks between each are sparse, quick, and the music never becomes too loud. And the stage, it is lined with penguins. A bit of irony, perhaps, but Penguin wouldn't begrudge his prior career as a gotham rogue. Perhaps he even reveled in the reminder. Out there for everyone to see.

Regardless, there would be no grand plots or schemes tonight. Just a party.

[identity profile] notastickwoman.livejournal.com 2011-12-13 02:38 am (UTC)(link)
[He even acted like Don, at least it was a little comforting. She offers her hand to be friendly, might as well enjoy what you have, right?] Why don't I buy you a drink, just to apologize for the mixup.

[identity profile] doubleoohbaby.livejournal.com 2011-12-13 02:48 am (UTC)(link)
Funny, I was going to say the same. Shouldn't it be the gent buying the drinks?

[identity profile] notastickwoman.livejournal.com 2011-12-13 03:03 am (UTC)(link)
[Not that she'd mind, it's sort of a guilty fantasy to get her hand kissed by Don.] If you insist, but I still feel quite horrible for taking up some of your time.

[identity profile] doubleoohbaby.livejournal.com 2011-12-13 03:08 am (UTC)(link)
Don't be silly, my dear, it's a welcome sight to have such fine company.

What'll it be for you?

[identity profile] notastickwoman.livejournal.com 2011-12-13 03:23 am (UTC)(link)
If you put it that way, how am I to refuse? [a blink, the reply came instinctively:] An old-fashioned, top-shelf.

[identity profile] doubleoohbaby.livejournal.com 2011-12-13 01:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Hm. Same for me.

Quite the classic, Ms...?

I AM SO SORRY, FINALS CLAIMED ME

[identity profile] notastickwoman.livejournal.com 2011-12-19 03:28 am (UTC)(link)
I'm a little glad you ordered the same drink, it suits you. {that's a private joke, but she does offer her hand.] Joan Harris, it's a pleasure.

YOU ARE FORGIVEN. THIS TIME

[identity profile] doubleoohbaby.livejournal.com 2011-12-19 01:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Jim Butler. The pleasure is entirely mine.

Now what's a lady like you doing alone in a place like this?

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwgg9bJRQv1qkv8z6o1_500.gif YOU'RE WELCOME

[identity profile] notastickwoman.livejournal.com 2011-12-20 05:15 am (UTC)(link)
Mr. Butler, I suppose I'm just looking for a nice place to be able to smoke. [there's a tight smile.] Yourself? I highly doubt that you're here to have strange women waste your time.

kjsghkag my face at the adorbs: http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrd6264VKP1qahd69o2_500.gif

[identity profile] doubleoohbaby.livejournal.com 2011-12-20 11:45 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, of course. They don't let you smoke many places these days. Too much Governmental control over our personal choices.

Personally, I wasn't sure why I was here, but you've certainly helped me decide to stay.

i need to find you the entire gif set from that scene

[identity profile] notastickwoman.livejournal.com 2011-12-20 04:49 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one who thinks so. [But, who knows if people are "bothered" by it.] If it bothers you, I can put it out.

[Definitely not as charming as Don, but charming enough for her to regard him less cautiously.] Stop, you're going to make me blush.

i love me some gifs

[identity profile] doubleoohbaby.livejournal.com 2011-12-20 10:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Not at all! In fact...

I can certainly come up with more where that came from, if blushing is what you're after.