[Log]

[goldtiger]

Who: Everyone ever!
What: It's drinking time at the locale tavern! Lets make the bar tender love the new arrivals!
When: Evening time.
Other information: One rule to this, everyone must get completely smashed one way or another! Dohko went and just grabbed as many people possible to join in a drinking binge and even if your poor character is there to have one or two drinks. Run away before they get roped into drinking games.

Comments

[onethousandflowers]

A certain someone is already in the bar, having discovered that he can't perform his ritual here. It's odd - surely this place isn't... It could be between universes, but that doesn't make much sense. He got here on a bus. He doesn't remember getting on said bus, but still.

So he's staring down into a beer, wondering what exactly he's supposed to do with a farm. Good luck roping him in.

[jorie]

You okay?

[ Marjorie is a little loose lipped tonight, because she's been drinking and hey, she's only human. ]

[onethousandflowers]

... Tired.

[He sips at the beer. It's ok, which he honestly wasn't expecting.]

I didn't expect to be here today.

[jorie]

I know... you were probably one of the ones who had a call to the heart, right? I didn't expect everyone to be so... upset... time doesn't even pass while you're here, so...

[ She slumps, her cheek on the table. ]

[onethousandflowers]

I'm not upset. Just... tired.

[He takes another swig.]

And I don't know how to farm.

[jorie]

You don't have to... I'll make sure everyone is taken care of, but maybe-- maybe a business or a job is better for you...

[onethousandflowers]

No, I'll figure it out.

[He's just glad he brought some immunosuppressants with him... And that his version lasts months instead of being a daily pill. Though he might need to save those...]

I've gotta talk to the doctor in the morning, anyway. I'll ask about a job.

[jorie]

Harvey's a good guy. One of the nicer people involved in welcoming newcomers. You should definitely go for it.

[ She stares at her drink, quietly. ]

I'm just--

[onethousandflowers]

Just? No one's been injust so far, but it's good to know.

[A faint smile appears on his lips as he teases.]

[jorie]

Sorry, I did this all for a selfish reason, and I have to live with the consequences. I made a monkey's paw wish.

[ She takes another drink, not seeming like she'll continue that line of thought. ]

[onethousandflowers]

... Did you get what you want out of it?

[He sets his beer down, turning to face her.]

[jorie]

... No.

I set this place up so the friends I made in a terrible place could come and keep their memories. We were like family, surviving in the harshest conditions--

But they wanted to forget that place ever existed and go home. I'm the only one left.

[ She drifts off quietly, more than she wanted to say. ]

[onethousandflowers]

Mmm. I learned long ago that if you pursue your wishes pig-headedly, with no respect for the desires of others, it'll ruin you. Sounds like you've found the same.

[He picks up his drink once more and takes a deeper pull.]

It does hurt less in the end.

[jorie]

... it hasn't ruined me!

[ She responds harshly, even if he can't see her eyes. ]

Seeing them that last time, even as they were walking away... it was all worth it. Seeing people be happy here, meeting old friends... it's worth it...

[onethousandflowers]

Then you're luckier than I was.

[Another looong drink. The stein is empty.]

Making my wish come true... It pretty much killed me.

[jorie]

I'm sorry... I don't know if being here is any condolence, but I'm happy to be a friend.

[onethousandflowers]

It's a fresh start. Maybe that's what I need.

[jorie]

I hope so! This valley...

It's a good place. I promise.

[onethousandflowers]

[He laughs.]

Well, it's a little worse for having me in it. Can I get another beer?

[jorie]

Trust me, I've seen the worst that could be here and I've made a veritable effort to keep them out.

[ Marjorie flags down another beer for each of them. ]

[onethousandflowers]

I suppose you could do worse than me.

[He sips at his beer.]