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[wingenvy]

Hey there, Luceti! Name's Zack. Just wanna toss in the usual mention to newcomers that the local bar, Good Spirits, is in the plaza, and it's pretty much always open if you're in need of a little something to take the edge off. We serve more than booze, so don't worry if you're underage. I run the place, along with Shizuo and the lovely ladies Buffy and Meryl. Feel free to stop by anytime!

[Filtered to Haruhi]

Just checking in to see if you've got the details for the Brave Vesperia job. Yuri's back, so he'll probably be taking over soon, but I figure I may as well handle this one first.


[AND WITH THAT DONE... Since Cloud's arrival, Zack has been giving some serious thought to his weaponry. With Cloud trying to stake his claim on the Buster sword, and Zack needing some way to break the tension, it's probably about time to make a peace offering. First things first, though- he heads over to the weapon shop to visit a blacksmith. After that, he'll head to Cloud's apartment, Buster sword in hand.

Feel free to bump into him wherever! Alternatively, use this as a mingling bar post. IT IS QUITE OPEN I SAY.]

Comments

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[wingenvy]

[Zack lifts a hand to wave from the bar, tossing a handful of chopped strawberries into a blender.]

Hey there! Nice to meet you, Fuuko.

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[starfishlovesyou]

It's nice to meet you too... [Whatever-your-name-is! ...Oh, wait, she remembers him mentioning his name before.] Zack-san? Zack-san! [Waving back~]

Are you making a milkshake right now?

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[wingenvy]

Sure am! It's a new kind- berry blend. Or, it will be when it's done. Wanna try it?

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[starfishlovesyou]

[Nodding!] Fuuko would definitely like to try it. There are strawberries in there, right? What other berries are you going to put in? ...Can Fuuko get a bendy straw with it?

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[wingenvy]

[So many questions!]

Heh, let's see- strawberries yes, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries go in next, and you can definitely have a bendy straw.

[He adds a little bowl of mixed berries into the blender, turning it on.]

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[starfishlovesyou]

Success! Fuuko can't wait.

[--For that bendy straw. But also that milkshake! Her eyes light up as the blender is turned on and everything gets mixed together. It's all colourful and stuff!]

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[wingenvy]

[After a minute Zack finishes up and slides over a tall glass of the shake, complete with a colourful bendy straw!]

Let me know what you think of it!

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[starfishlovesyou]

[Taking the glass as it slides over and sipping some of the drink through her bendy straw...]

...This is really good! All the berries mixed like together like that makes them taste much better than when they're eaten on their own. [Turning down the bar and giving Zack a thumbs up.] Good job!

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[wingenvy]

Great! Since it's good, I'll definitely add it to the menu. Thanks for testing it for me.

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[starfishlovesyou]

[Well now she's sampled one milkshake... Why stop there?]

What other flavours do you have on the menu? Are they taste tested and proven to be delicious too?!

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[wingenvy]

I haven't made any new ones lately, but let's see... chocolate, vanilla, strawberry... oh, and people have told me that mixing the chocolate and strawberry flavours is a great idea.

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[starfishlovesyou]

Then that would be like a chocolate dipped strawberry in a glass, right? [...] It must be done, for the starfish!

[Action]

[wingenvy]

[...Bwuh.]

For the starfish?

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[starfishlovesyou]

Right, the starfish! [Holding up the carving she brought with her so Zack can see.] Fuuko does not know if the starfish have a preference for strawberry or chocolate, so both combined is sure to make them happy in some way.

[Action]

[wingenvy]

[Uh... huh.

Okay, first rule: don't question the customers. (Much.)]

Alright, chocolate strawberry shake coming right up.

[ONWARD TO MIXING FOR THE STRANGE STARFISH GIRL.]

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[starfishlovesyou]

[Embrace the starfish Zack. EMBRACE THEM.]

Thank you very much! Fuuko expects it to be twice as delicious as the last one.

[Placing the carving on top of the bar for now. After all, the starfish has to be there to taste it too.]

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[wingenvy]

Well, it's one of my favourites, so I think it's pretty good. [He passes over the glass once he's finished, leaning on the counter.] Hope you like it. ...Both of you.

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[starfishlovesyou]

[Taking the glass and sipping at it. Does she have a milk mustache now? Why yes, she does.]

Fuuko definitely likes this one too. Both drinks have their own merits. [Turning to look at the starfish for a moment...] It's a pass.

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[wingenvy]

A pass from the starfish? Uh-oh, is that good or bad?

[Action]

[starfishlovesyou]

Oh it's good! Very good! It means you passed, like getting a good grade in class.

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[wingenvy]

Well, that's good news! This one's already on the menu, but I'd be happy to add on a mention that the starfish approves.

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[starfishlovesyou]

That would be very wise! If people hear the starfish has enjoyed it then that will definitely draw in people wanting to taste it all the more. Starfish approved!

Thank you very much... [Pausing as she tries to remember his name. He definitely mentioned it before. Uuuh...] Zack-san!

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[wingenvy]

Hey, anytime! That's what I'm here for, after all.

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[starfishlovesyou]

Hmm... [For the first time since she came in, Fuuko will turn around and get a proper look at the place. This place is definitely in need of more starfish...

Pushing the starfish she brought with her over the bar, towards Zack.]

Please accept this! Consider it a thank you from Fuuko for all your hard work. [Plus it always does good to spread the starfish around a little more.]

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[wingenvy]

...Uh... are you sure about that? Doesn't starfish need to, er, stay with you?