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[this is his first time entering the bar, and he's only here for one reason, too. That's why he sneaked right back out of the house after making sure Nami-san was comfortable. He needs a good hour to himself and a glass.

The somewhat familiar mop of hair pings him memory, though, so he approaches Vash from behind and taps him on the shoulder.]

Mind if I join you? [for the record, he totally doesn't blame you if you refuse]

[You're lucky Vash is quick to forgive! Vash turns and gives you a somewhat forced smile. He honestly wants to smile but right now it’s hard!] As long as you don’t stomp on my head.

[chuckles a little, but it's just as forced as Vash's smile. He takes a seat]

Heh, sorry about that. Bad habit and all.

[He’ll give his head a small shake] It’s alright; [weak laugh] I’m sure it didn’t look good coming in on that.

It didn't; your hair was blocking Chopper. [so it's totally your fault]

How the hell do you get all that shit to stand up like that?

Hair gel. [Vash is not one of those weird people who have gravity defying hair. He actually has to work on his.]

You actually like looking like the bottom of a broom? [fashion sense, my friend. you have none]

I don't look THAT much like a broom.

But I've always thought it suited me! And... [Small smile] someone very close to me liked it this way.

[ah, well, if it has sentimental value, Sanji won't poke too much fun at it] Fair enough, Broom Head.

[calls the bartender over so he can get himself a shot of whatever - he tells the guy to surprise him - and is handed a rather interesting-looking concoction that only gets a short glance before Sanji downs it all in one gulp.]

[and hacks up a lung. whoops]

[Laughs] You know - a friend once told me that I shouldn't drink stuff I have no tolerance for! It’s an insult to the booze!

ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY I DON'T HAVE ANY TOLERANCE, BROOM HEAD?

I dunno! Do you?

OI. BARTENDER. [jerks a thumb at Vash]

Get me another one of these, and one for the shit next to me.

[Oh yes laughing. This may just prove to be a fun night.] Fine! But first a toast! [He'll raise his glass] To love; and peace!

[rolls his eyes and raises the glass as well] Yeah yeah. Oh, and to Nami-san~!

[downs the shot; manages to cough less this time]

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And Nami! [Downs it and then flips the glass so it's face down on the bar and lets out a MIIIIIIIIIIIIGHTY! Sigh of pleasu-cough!]

[ha, that's just what you get. Snickers at you]

[Oh it's ON! Ordering two more buddy]

[Gives you a deadpan glare. This is war, Vash.]

[but before they drink...]

So, how about we make this more interesting?

Oh? What do you have in mind?

What the hell do you think? A bet, of course.

I got that much twinkle toes. But what are we going to bet?

[makes mental note to kick you in the balls for that name]

Well, what do you want? [thinks himself] If I win, you just owe me a favor, whenever I need it.

[He thinks about it for awhile] Hmm... [Well, he can't very well do the same bet.] Fine. If I win you have to wear a dress for a WHOLE day.

[WHY DOES GOD HATE HIM?]

WHAT TYPE OF BET IS THAT?

It's a good one when there's no money! What? Are you a light weight or something? You're that worried you're going to lose?

LIKE HELL I'M GONNA LOSE TO YOU. [picks up his glass]

You're on.

Bottoms up! [downs his with a little less coughing.]

[swallows his down too, and hey, it went smoothly for once.

He's still glaring daggers at you, though]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH! That was great! Keep them coming! [Lifts the next with a GRIN.]

What are you, some type of plant? [but he's keeping up]

[GAH!? What - wait no... it's a joke. A JOKE!] HAHAHAHAHAHAH! A plant. HAHA! That's funny. [Downing drink now]

[fff] Weirdo.

[oh wait did he say that out loud? Whatever, next drink going down]

Big foot. [Drink!]

Shit face. [swallow]

Idiot. [Gulp]

Broom head.

[drin-- how many drinks is that now? he feels nice and tingly]

Jerk! [Who knows? But Vash is ordering more.]

Asshole.

[for some reason, this is getting funnier and funnier]

Sissy! [Drinks between giggles]

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Oi, I'm more manly than you. [pokes him in the shoulder. Down goes another drink... mmm good stuff]

We'll see... when you're wearing the DRESS! [And he empties his glass]

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[massive twitching inserted here]

I'M NOT WEARING A FUCKIN DRESS A-- [coughs. You heard nothing]

[Oooooooh yes he did.] A-? A- what twinkle toes?

[ahdoifosdahf]

CALL ME THAT AGAIN AND YOU WON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT LOSING THE BET. [slams his drink back and then the empty glass on the table]

Whoa. Someone has a temper. [Calmly drinks his.]

[h8]

You're as annoying as the shit Marimo. [drinks again... blinks momentarily because the room sorta drifted, but it rights itself so that's okay]

Who's Marimo? [Drinks his drink a bit more slowly]

Zoro. The swordsman in my crew. You might've seen him sleeping in a snowbank or something. [the thought of him and the rest calms him down a little]

Oh him. Yeah... I met him. Right before you kicked me.

[oh details]

You're still walking, so I didn't kick you that hard.

Did too. [Drinks]

[there is an angry tick developing, Vash. Good job]

I said sorry! What the hell do you want from me!?

To beat you so I can see you in a dress~!

[Oh that's it. With a growl he finishes his drink, getting to his feet so he can properly kick the shit out of you....

Well, one of you. That's a sneaky magic trick, Vash, creating two of yourself, but Sanji senses it might be wise to sit his ass back down, irritated whine in his throat. 13+ shots in rapid succession might not have been a bright idea]

Never drinking with you again. [and down goes another]

What? You're not having fun? [Downs another slowly. He's starting to feel the effects and he's happy to act drunk but not actually get too drunk when there's crazies on the lose somewhere.]

[eyes you cautiously; it's probably just him, but he somehow doubts this guy is as far gone as him] I'm not drinking to have fun. [stares flatly into his cup]

[Vash is quiet for awhile. He understands.] Hmm. Alcohol is good; but we have to be careful with it. Or it can consume the drinker. [Yes. Vash can be all wise sounding and stuff on occasion.]

[ha] That was a pretty sober statement.

[Shrugs] Obviously I need to drink more! [And down goes another.]

[slips his current glass more slowly... sadly, it's a little late to be cautious now]

The hell. Do you only have ... [loses train of thought. blinks before picking it up again] uh, have two functions?

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What do you mean?

Dipshit and less dipshit. [by which he means intelligent]

Is that suppose to be a complement or insult?

Ask me again when I'm not tispy. [and yes, he did just say it like that]

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Soooooo... you're drunk?

Of course not! It's a light buzz, that's all.

Just making sure you're not admitting defeat subconsciously. [Siiiiiiiiip.]

Sorry. I can't afford to lose tonight.

Oh? Why not?

Need to take care of my crew. [comes out mumbled. Sanji probably didn't mean to admit it outloud]

[Sighs. Watch out here comes his logic again.] Wouldn't you do better at that... sober?

That's why M'not getting drunk. [ignore that he wanted to get drunk in the first place]

Hm. [Not believing you. Takes another sip of his drink.]

[polishes off the last of his, what, fifteen shot or so? He's starting to look progressively more down, which is partly the alcohol's fault. And gives you a look, Vash]

Don't believe me?

No! I believe you!! Ahahaha! [Sip]

Am I supposed to believe you with that laugh?

Yup!!! [And now you get some drunk laughter. And where did he get that tie that's around his head now? He sure as hell doesn't know.]

[Sanji doesn't know where he got that either. In fact, he's gonna yank on it to make sure his mind isn't screwing with him]

Huh. It's real.

Would YOU like to wear it!?

I'll pass. The damn thing looks better on you anyway.

[Laughing] Why thank you twinkle toes! [Drinks!]

[Sanji senses the need for a cigarette. He's gonna pull one out right now after finishing his latest shot. Oh, and Vash might wanna notice Sanji is wavering a little in his seat]

Yeah, don't menti-- [wait hold up; he should be questioning this]

Vash, where did you get that?

What? [Yup. He's forgotten what they were talking about.]

[YANKS on that tie]

OW! Hey that hurts!

[your pain amuses him, Vash]

Then pay attention.

[Whines] But I was paying attention!

THEN ANSWER THE QUESTION.

Oh! Um..................................

I dunno.

[ahdsof oaisdf slaps a hand to his head.

Which is a bad idea.

Because the force destroys his unstable balance and sends him toppling off his seat]

[Ah... opps! Vash is going to do his best to catch you before you smash your head open on something. But that just means they're both going to end up landing safely in a heap on the floor. But was it because of a drunken stupor or because Vash doesn't want to let on how quick his reflexes are? You can decide!]

[Sanji's too drunk to decide anything! In fact, he's not sure what the hell just happened]

... Why am I on the floor?

I think falling all over yourself and not remembering means you lose.

Oi! You're on the floor with me!

Because you DRAGGED me with you!!!

Like I'd drag your shitty ass down wi-- [pausing a moment to rewind their current conversation]

[slooooooowly turns his head to the side]

[and oooooooh shit, he's staring straight into a gay moment. DOES NOT APPROVE]

WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?

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M-me!? [Pulling self away quickly now] I'm not the one falling all over the place!!

[there is only one way to solve this situation: VIOLENCE.

Or that would be the answer if Sanji could successfully get to his feet. Having some troubles there]

That doesn't mean you had to fall on top of me!!

I know... I know. [Weary sigh] Sorry...

[an apology? The correct response is to piss him off more so he won't feel bad for giving you a concussion. So now Sanji just stares at you, face caught between surprise and drunken anger. Sliding on his butt now and holding his head while he waits for the room to stop crossing]

Alright, alright, you fuckin' win.

[Sheepish smile as he offers you a hand]

[sighs and takes it. At least he won't have to drink anymore. Looking back on this entire thing, this was a bad idea]

You're not even drunk, are you?

[The way he's swaying - he's feeling it's effects. But Vash prefers to act more drunk than he really is.] Not as bad as you! [Helps you up; but stumbles backwards a bit]

[that almost causes Sanji to fall right back to the floor; thanks Vash]

O-oi, you gonna be able to get home?

Sure I will! [But first he'll make sure you get home. Starts leading you out the door.]

[funny thing is he doesn't really want his crew to see him like this. Yeah, Sanji fulfilled his stupid quota for the month. Once they're out of the bar, he gives the taller man a drunken wave and kinda stumbles his way in a completely irrelevant direction]

Alright. See ya around, Broom Head.

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Where are you going, you drunk?

Home.

[He's eyeing you Sanji. He's not sure if he can trust you to get yourself home. Oh wait... excuse him. Throwing up... over there now. Bleck!]

[.... well. Sanji might be more drunk, but he's not the one upchucking. That'll be in the morning]

... Shitty Broom Head. [now there's no way he's letting YOU walk by yourself]

I don't feel so good...

No shit.

Which way is your place?

[Meek pointing in a general direction]

[~~stumbles~~ walks over and pokes him with his toe]

C'mon. On your feet. You'll probably stumble your drunk ass into a lake if I don't take you myself [because he's not drunk, oh no]

Al~riiight. [Getting up and stumbling for home!]

[follows! Stumbling himself and making sure Vash doesn't collide with trees, buildings, or anything else]

[Somehow between the two of them they'll get there safely.] You know... it's pretty late and we have a spare room if you don't want to wake your crew members.

[it'll a miracle, really. And now he's stiffens uncomfortably. He's not the imposing sort of guy, but he doesn't exactly have anywhere else to go]

... Yeah. So I don't wake them up. [keep telling yourself that, Sanji. A sigh]

Alright.

[Vash understands and will let you in and make sure you have extra blankets]

[awesome. Manly sleepover. Vash can expect breakfast made for him and his roommates as a present]

... Thanks. [and he'll say no more about the subject]

[Vash will give you a 'don't worry about it' wave] Oh... and the bathroom is that room there. [Which he's going to go visit. Now.]

[Awhile after Vash has ordered his drink, a man in a leather bomber jacket steps into the bar, guitar in his hand. He'll go sit near the bar, and quietly begin to play.]

[He'll listen quietly as he plays. Enjoying the music. When the song ends he'll turn towards the player.] You're quite good.

Thank you. It's good to know it doesn't bother people.

[He'll get up and walk over to the bar and order a whiskey himself, then take a seat near Vash.]

[At least you weren't playing the saxophone or he might have freaked out.] Music - good music - is never a bother. I'm Vash.

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Yellow 13. Nice to meet you.

That's... an interesting name.

Nice to meet you too.

[Thirteen snorts a chuckle.]

It's not my real name. But it's what I prefer to go by.

Ah, I see. What brings you to the bar tonight? Just thought people would enjoy some music?

In part. ...The other is that this place is relaxing.

Yeah. I guess it is.

The bars back home could get pretty rowdy though.

Most of the ones back home were generally fine. Until a soldier would have too much.

[A smile tugs at Thirteen's lips.]

Well, the place I frequented was pretty much... ours. So it was always nice.

That sounds nice. [He raises his glass] To peaceful days?

[He'll do the same.]

To peaceful days.

[He downs his drink] How long have you been here?

About a week. You?

[Thinks about it for a moment] About a month myself.

What was your home like?

Hot and dry. My planet is mostly desert.

The winter here must be unpleasant for you.

Actually it's been a lot of fun so far! I learned how to make a snowman!

Although I could have done without the swim in the lake.

[Flik has decided also to pay a visit to the bar tonight. He's never much liked drinking alone and since his preferred drinking buddy is not in Luceti, he's left to find someone else.

And well, Vash gets to be the lucky person since he looks friendly enough.] Do you mind some company?

[He turns to you with a small smile.] Of course not. [He gestures towards the chair next to him] Sit down.

[Flik sits down with his own drink.] Probably should introduce myself, I'm Flik, and you are?

My name's Vash. [Holds out his hand] Nice to meet you.

[He takes the offered hand and shakes it.] So you new here Vash?

Fairly. Been here about a month now.

About a month and a half for me. [He's not counting the two weeks of having been mallynapped, of course.] This place sure can drive a person to drinking, can't it?

Sometimes... you just need a good drink.

[Remus is only in the bar because he hasn't been before, and he'd like to know the city as well as possible; he'd rather not drink before he knows how strong his sobering charms are

Vash catches his eye, because oh, he knows that look, entirely too well

he decides, then, that he can offer a distraction, and heads in the young man's direction]

How are the drinks here? [his voice is soft, and sympathetic]

[Vash turns with a smile.] Well, the Whiskey is pretty good and a friend of mine says they have really good hot drinks here too.

Hot sounds lovely. [and so he gets one!] Odd, how Luceti has the same seasons as Earth. I almost wish it forgot Winter.

Really? I kinda like it. I've never seen snow before coming here.

No? Warm climate?

You could say that... it's a desert planet.

...The entire planet?

Well; there are a few spots where people have managed to grow trees and grass.

Well, that's a start, at least - how did people get on before that?

[Vash thinks a moment wondering how much he really wants to get into.] Well, we have some plants that are capable of creating water and the important things we need to survive.

[slow nod] I see. They must be very resilient, to survive there. Were they - [a pause, and a sheepish look] Sorry.

It's alright. It's not an easy life but it can still be a good one. We're working on creating a world of peace with no war. So everyone can live their lives in peaceful days.

[soft smile] That's a good thing to work towards. [carefully sips his drink]

[Smiles and takes a sip of his.] What's your home like?

...Very violent too, at the moment. [shakes his head] There's always a war being fault somewhere, and now it's our turn.

I'm sorry... I hope it ends soon.

[weary smile] Me too. And not...with the same cost as the last one.

[Sighs] I just... don't understand. How people would want to fight so badly.

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