[OPEN] Summer lovin’~ Had me a blast~

[robintohood]

Who: Jason Todd robintohood and you
What: Various antics throughout August, including aftermath from the Downburst event
When: Throughout August
Where: Central City
Content Warnings: N/A for now. Will edit if needed.

Descendant:

[Now that Mechanima and the Society have lifted their control over Central City's borders and the teleporters between various American locations are properly working again, it's easier for visitors to come by again.

As usual, Descendant Karaoke Bar and Lounge is open for business and now hoping that they can have more customers again. Civilian or criminal; temporarily depowered or not; people will want a drink and/or blow off some steam.

This month's popular songs include hits such as It's Not Right But It's Okay, Escape (The Piña Colada Song), Don’t Stop Believin’, and Summer Nights.

The Coyote Ugly Nights were successful despite previous travel restrictions so now these events are happening at least twice a week, depending on which employees are available to dance or do extra security. The social media posts advertising the business and showing off performances are still in full swing as well.

Or you can just drop by during a normal day/evening. As Descendant's official owner, Jason can be found doing things like bartending, serving particularly close attention to the VIPs, or just in the reading room taking a break.

Mind Descendant’s shadier customers.]

Happy(?) Birthday (In-game date: August 16th):

[It's Jason's birthday and it… might be a mixed bag for him. Previous birthdays have wildly varied from depressing, bittersweet, and for a short while, actually happy. This year things with his family could be better but they could also be worse. There's also no doubt that this year he has people he genuinely cares about and who would care that it's his birthday. It gets confusing having so many ambiguous feelings.

In the hopes of minimizing potentially awkward conversations, he's taking a day-off from Descendant, sleeping in a little and perhaps going out later in the day to treat himself to a new book and his favorite foods.

Maybe you can catch him when he's out and about]

Wildcard:

((OOC: Got something else in mind? Hit me up! I always welcome new CRs as well. My contact information is on this journal's profile and I'm in the game's Discord server. Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns as well. I also have a feedback post.))

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[robintohood]

[After talking to Sephiroth for a bit, Jason remembers that Mayuko wanted another drink so he goes back to the bar to get one ready. He's got another tankard of mead ready by the time he catches Mayuko... enjoying another performance]

Any questions?

[welcome_summer]

Hmmmmmm? OH! Nothing you need to ponder over!

[As nice as it is to spectate, it's not why she came over for a visit. She shifts a little, redirecting her attention to Jason.]

How have things been in your neck of the woods?

jfc I thought I tagged back >_<

[robintohood]

Great now that the those guards are gone and the Society finally ditched border patrol. The business has been bouncing back.

[Which is the truth. On the personal front, things have... been rougher but Jason would rather put up a front for now]

[welcome_summer]

Must really have dampened the mood. I had heard the one group was sweeping out the other, even before things came to a head.

[Not that that had been helpful early on. As much as Mayuko would have liked to implement the same, she hadn't wanted the Alliance bigwigs poking into Sunset Falls. Not when potential safehouses would've been put at risk.]

But I'm glad to hear the place has rolled through the rough patch.

[robintohood]

The Coyote Ugly Nights definitely help. Gotta keep ourselves unique somehow, even during downtime. Glad to see you and Sunset seem to be in one piece again too.

[welcome_summer]

[She appreciates the sentiment. She does! The operative word is "seems", there. With Chaos Gate's actions sucking metahuman energy from the world, the magic around town is fading. Worse, wards holding back...something... are fading too.

Mayuko's expression flicks to a "yikes" grimace before smoothing again; the mead has a bit more alcohol content than her usual, it takes a breath longer before she realized her smile slipped.]

You know how things go. The scales don't stay balanced for long... is that for me?

[Now that she's remembered things are awful-- another drink sounds good.]

[robintohood]

[Jason sees that slip in her expression and senses she's still stressed. He'll probably have to cut her off soon if he wants her to get home safely]

Maybe. How're you feeling now?

[welcome_summer]

Fine? I've only had the one!

[robintohood]

Yeah but mead's stronger than your usual drinks. First time having it?

[welcome_summer]

You don't know what "my usual drinks" are. Only what I've ordered here.

[She's had lots of usuals over the past decade, thanks.]

But fine--I have only seen it in the store. Haven't had any until now.

[robintohood]

[Jason hands over the mead but he'll likely cut her off soon]

So far it seems to be a hit.

[welcome_summer]

[C'est la vie. Mayuko accepts, looking down into the tankard.]

It's not as... dense as I was expecting. Nice for a summer drink. Probably be nicer warmed and spiced for the winter... oh! Where is your book... sorting pile?

[robintohood]

Towards the back of the building. Why? You got some new stuff?

[welcome_summer]

You bet I do! And as much fun as it would have been launching them over the city limits, I decided to wait until things got sorted out.

[robintohood]

[Jason snorts in amusement]

Awww. Shame. That could've been a good show. But I guess we'll have to do things the normal way.

[welcome_summer]

Maybe for Christmas.

[There's bound to be someone with a catapult that she can borrow in Sunset Falls.]

Where would you like them? It's better I set them in the review pile rather than half-damp you.

[robintohood]

Works for me. Might be a little while before I'm completely dry. What'd you pick out this time?

[welcome_summer]

[She flaps a hand at him.]

Mmm, oh, you know. Some sci-fi, romance, some coffee-table entries. Lots of different mysteries, nothing gruesome. Broad swath of nonfiction travel and light history, and nature books.

Even if they don't fit in the collection, they might entertain you for a spell.

[robintohood]

Good enough. The reading room is meant to be surprise every time you visit. The bar can't always be Coyote Ugly every night.

[welcome_summer]

I wouldn't want that!

[Mayuko tsks and polishes the mead off. The bar is a literal hideaway from Sunset Falls, and as nice as it is to watch everyone and enjoy the atmosphere, she comes here more to decompress.]

[robintohood]

[In a teasing tone]

Sure about that?

[He's well aware how often Mayuko visits despite living in Sunset]

[welcome_summer]

[She clicks her tongue.]

Yes, I'm sure! You will be, too, because winter is coming, and you'll get sick prancing about damp all night.

[robintohood]

[Jason barks out a laugh, amused]

Don't worry. We'll make sure the heating's working before winter rolls in.

[welcome_summer]

[Mayuko plonks her empty tankard on the end of the bar (and readjusts to actually place it on the bar, whoo, it shifted a little bit right there--)]

Why you-- you better show me wherever it is you go to shake out the bugs out the books before I decide to keep them!

[robintohood]

[Jason's so very amused by Mayuko's flailing and just keeps smiling]

Awww. And here I was thinking I'm your favorite bartender.