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[dissonates]

I'm looking for an experienced weapon-based fighter who's not afraid to risk their life in a spar. I prefer swordsmen, but what I need right now is someone who can attack from a distance, dodge effectively, and defend themselves.

I won't lie and say it isn't dangerous. Don't offer if you're afraid of getting hurt.

...That's it.


[Go go awkward! And since Asch is just itching to get out of the house - awkward home situation is awkward - he'll be spending most of the afternoon/evening in the bar, practicing his drink mixes and trying to get a better feel for bartending. He's feeling just as socially clumsy as ever but a recent confidence boosting has him sort of... cheerful. Well, his version of cheerful, which is more or less just >:| with less > but hey. Baby steps. He's up for bothering and might actually be decently talkative. ....Just don't hold your breath.]

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[chaincutter]

[Sipping it like it's nothing at all.]

It's quite sought-after, in my world.

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[dissonates]

[Whoa, that is some drinker there. Asch eyes the bottle dubiously for a moment, then gets a shot glass and pours himself a mouthful.

...And then promptly regrets trying it.]

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[chaincutter]

[ahahahaha... oops. Maybe he should apologize for not warning him?]

...Most people drink it with berry juice.

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[dissonates]

[At least he doesn't waste it by spitting it out. Still, Asch re-corks the bottle and slides it off to the side. He doesn't really drink on the job anyway.]

So why don't you?

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[chaincutter]

That masks the subtleties of the flavor.

[Yes, he is implying that there are subtleties past AUGH AUGH MY TONGUE IS ON FIRE.]

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[dissonates]

[Yeah that's... wait, what.]

There are subtleties?

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[chaincutter]

Of course there are. All good drinks have them.

[To prove his point, he takes another sip. His eyes aren't melting out of his head or anything.]

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[dissonates]

Hm. I don't focus on it. [Then again he never gives his alcohol much thought; never has, probably never will.]

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[chaincutter]

[Sigh. Children. What's the point of drinking something if you aren't going to properly enjoy it?]

You'd be a better bartender if you gave it some thought.

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[dissonates]

[Twitch.]

And what makes you such an expert?

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[chaincutter]

[Centuries of experience that he is not talking about, alas.]

I didn't claim to be. It was simply a suggestion.

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[dissonates]

[Asch, you are not utilizing proper listening skills. Now think: what would Guy do?

...Guy would probably laugh it off. Damn, that's out.]

...I'll consider it. I'm still new at this.

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[chaincutter]

Someone might ask you for advice about what to order.

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[dissonates]

I have a few suggestions I could make. I'm just not that experienced yet.

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[chaincutter]

You will learn with practice. [a pause, and a sip] Don't suggest this. I want it to myself.

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[dissonates]

I'd sooner recommend blood cocktails than whatever's in that.

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[chaincutter]

Grapes?

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[dissonates]

Toxic grapes, maybe.

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[chaincutter]

... It is named for a sacrilegious swear. [Yes, he did basically just admit to his drink of choice being named just a step away from "oh, god, why?" Take that as you will.]

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[dissonates]

'Premium Karathos' is a curse?

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[chaincutter]

[...] Karathos is a holy beast, guardian of the region it was made in.

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[dissonates]

What, you can't even say the name without some sort of taboo?

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[chaincutter]

No, but it's irreverent.

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[dissonates]

Whoever named it must not have cared.

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[chaincutter]

It was supposed to be funny.