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| Tweet Topic Started: Jun 7 2013, 01:45 PM (470 Views) | |
| Post #1 Jun 7 2013, 01:45 PM | The Outsider |
The finest pub in all Wistlor.
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| Post #2 Jun 7 2013, 03:21 PM | Grace Mercer |
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Hello sexy bartender. Do you have a dram or two of whiskey back there for a thirsty lady? And of course, I don't want to drink alone, so... It was nice of the band to play a song for my enjoyment. This is really a nice bar. Edited by Grace Mercer, Jun 7 2013, 03:42 PM.
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| Post #3 Jun 7 2013, 04:08 PM | The Outsider |
Should I start serving in this uniform? Spoiler: click to toggle
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| Post #4 Jun 7 2013, 04:17 PM | Grace Mercer |
There is not much to it Em. I'm sure you can find something a little more Steampunk sexy. ![]() And thanks for the whiskey. That really whetts the whistle. Edited by Grace Mercer, Jun 7 2013, 04:17 PM.
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| Post #5 Jun 7 2013, 04:38 PM | The Outsider |
(All I really find are pictures of fairly attractive male models which aren't steampunk or pictures of women wearing goggles...hmmm....I'll stick with my avi.) |
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| Post #6 Jun 8 2013, 09:43 PM | William |
| This bar is so freakin' fancy... *fapfapfap* |
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| Post #7 Jun 8 2013, 11:31 PM | Grace Mercer |
| *looks around, sees Will fapping and moves a couple bar stools down.* |
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| Post #8 Jun 8 2013, 11:33 PM | William |
LOL It was more of a mindfap. xD |
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| Post #9 Jun 8 2013, 11:34 PM | Grace Mercer |
| Interesting. How does that work? |
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| Post #10 Jun 9 2013, 12:20 AM | The Outsider |
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*stares at Will fapping* You do realize we're both standing here? Geez, man.....go in the other room...at the very least don't get the counters messy. People bust their nut shells there to eat them. |
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| Post #11 Jun 9 2013, 08:21 AM | William |
It would be a synonym for awe or bliss, I think. |
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| Post #12 Jun 9 2013, 08:06 PM | Grace Mercer |
Mind-fap away Will.
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| Post #13 Jun 12 2013, 10:57 AM | Fleet Admiral Halsey |
| My good man, could you please procure me some Scotch? |
Railroad king of Tsar Bomba.
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| Post #14 Jun 12 2013, 11:07 AM | Grace Mercer |
Will this do?
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| Post #15 Jun 12 2013, 11:19 AM | Fleet Admiral Halsey |
| Why thank you my dear. *Takes Scotch.* This looks of impeccable quality. I shall enjoy drinking it. |
Railroad king of Tsar Bomba.
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| Post #16 Jun 20 2013, 09:50 AM | Grace Mercer |
Hi bartender. Give me something special please
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| Post #17 Jun 25 2013, 02:22 PM | Felix Baker |
| Hi Folks. Name's Felix. Magic's my game. It's nice to meet you all. I guess this is where you'll find me until the RP gets underway. Bartender, I'll have a bourbon, neat, please. |
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| Post #18 Jun 26 2013, 10:19 AM | Alice Weaver |
It's a pleasure to make your aquaintence Mr. Felix. Welcome to the Skiving Scholar. Perhaps you can impress us with a demonstration of your magic tonight? I always enjoy a good show ![]() Here is your bourbon neat. I will leave the bottle here and start a tab for you. Do let me know if I can get you anything else.
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| Post #19 Jun 26 2013, 11:24 AM | Grace Mercer |
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*From the next barstool over Grace turns to Felix* Hello Felix, I'm Grace. It's nice to meet you. I'd also like to see you perform. Show us some magic, won't you? |
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| Post #20 Jun 26 2013, 07:31 PM | William Pepper |
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*Takes seat next to grace Barkeep, may I have a drink? Screwdriver on the rocks, if you don't mind? *turns to grace hello lovely lady. What may your name be? |
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| Post #21 Jun 26 2013, 08:39 PM | Grace Mercer |
| My name is Grace, she said smiling at the newcomer. And who is it that flatters me with his sweet words? |
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| Post #22 Jun 26 2013, 08:49 PM | William Pepper |
| "thank you grace, but no words can be sweeter than those of a charming young lady. My name's William Pepper, former Sergent in the CharlieSheenlandian military as well as former doctor. But i wish to know more about you. It is quite uncommon that such a lovely lady as yourself goes unaccompanied by a man." |
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| Post #23 Jun 27 2013, 09:47 AM | Alice Weaver |
Here you are sir. I'll start a tab for you.![]() |
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| Post #24 Jun 27 2013, 10:04 AM | Grace Mercer |
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"You're Doctor Pepper? The Doctor Pepper? Wow, this is quite an honor. Your reputation precedes you. I don't know what to tell you about me that would be of any interest. I'm an inventor like my father and I run a small factory in Westenra. I'm pretty simple honestly, not nearly as fascinating as the life of a revolutionary. I'm on my way to the World Fair to show off my latest invention." |
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| Post #25 Jun 27 2013, 10:51 AM | Felix Baker |
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"Thank you Miss" Felix said to the pretty bar wench, and then turned to the young woman next to him. Her attention had been turned to the newcomer that took the stool on the other side of her. Felix overheard their names, Grace and William. He waited for an opening in their conversation. "You sound pretty interesting to me Grace." he said loudly. |
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| Post #26 Jun 27 2013, 11:11 AM | Grace Mercer |
| Grace turned her head and, looking over her shoulder at Felix, said "I'm sure it sounds more exciting than it is. I always enjoy getting out of town where I get to meet revolutionaries, magicians and the like. When I was a little girl I imagined that I would grow up to be an explorer, finding new worlds and meeting all kinds of interesting people." |
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| Post #27 Jun 27 2013, 11:33 AM | William Pepper |
| I am quite flattered, Miss Grace, by your compliments. Now, tell me, what is this new invention of yours that you plan to present at the world fair? |
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| Post #28 Jun 27 2013, 11:45 AM | Grace Mercer |
| Turning back to Willima and smiling coyly; "You'll have to wait until the fair to see it. It's a surprise." |
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| Post #29 Jun 27 2013, 11:48 AM | Alice Weaver |
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Alice returned to her three customers drying her hands on a towel that she tossed on a shelf under the bar. "Would anyone care for another round?" |
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| Post #30 Jun 27 2013, 11:52 AM | Grace Mercer |
| "Did you say your name is Alice? I'll take a tequilla sour and please get another round for my friends here. You can add it to my tab. Thanks" |
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| Post #31 Jun 27 2013, 12:18 PM | William Pepper |
| " I wouldn't miss it for the world, Miss Grace." William gave a quick glance to Felix, and gave a wink to him. William looked back at Grace. " I don't mean to be intrusive, but are you currently in a relationship with someone?" |
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| Post #32 Jun 27 2013, 01:18 PM | Grace Mercer |
| "You could say that Doctor. I'm a married woman. Although, my husband and I see each other very infrequently. Alas, we've both chosen different lives that keep us apart." |
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| Post #33 Jun 27 2013, 01:20 PM | Alice Weaver |
| "That's a wiskey, neat, and a screwdriver?" |
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| Post #34 Jun 27 2013, 01:23 PM | Heathcliff Blackstone |
| Heathcliff and Veronica Blackstone enter the Skiving Scholar and take over a table near the bar where three patrons are sitting. Heathcliff pulls out Vernoica's chair for her before taking a seat and waving for the bar wench to come over for their order. |
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| Post #35 Jun 27 2013, 02:04 PM | William Pepper |
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"I'm sorry about that Miss Grace" William said as he took the screwdriver. "Are you able to spend anytime together at all?"
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| Post #36 Jun 27 2013, 04:03 PM | Grace Mercer |
| "I see him occasionally but our time together is not what you might call a romantic reunion of long absent lovers. I suppose neither of us has ever had the incliniation to seek a divorce as there hasn't been a necessity of one." |
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| Post #37 Jun 27 2013, 04:15 PM | William Pepper |
| "It is quite a shame that your husband does not realize what a intelligent, smart, beautiful woman he was able to marry. You deserve a man who pays attention to you. A man who cares for you." |
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| Post #38 Jun 27 2013, 04:43 PM | Alice Weaver |
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Here you go. I'm sorry that took me so long to get it. A wild dog found it's way into the back and I had to wrangle it. It wouldn't be wrangled. That's what the gunshot was that you heard. Nothing to be alarmed about. But if anyone is interested, there will be some wild dog stew available in a few hours. And here are your drinks. ![]() ![]()
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| Post #39 Jun 27 2013, 05:17 PM | Grace Mercer |
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"Thank you ma'am." Turning to William "I'll bet you say that to all the ladies. Emrys and I lead very busy lives. We've never had a whole lot of time for our marraige even when we lived together.
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| Post #40 Jun 27 2013, 06:46 PM | William Pepper |
| "not true at all m'lady. In fact, i rarely see women, let alone people, in what free time i had. CharlieSheenland is a very misogynistic nation. Women are barred from military duty, as well as holding public office or any occupation of importance. The nation only sees women as...objects. I think of women as being much more, and you are one of the examples. That's one of the reason's I'm trying to lead a revolution. As well as the obvious, the leader being a crazed lunatic and what not. But, the point is, what i have said is true.Your husband seems to spend little to no time with you, and thus shows he cares very little about your emotions, and that you need someone who would love to be with you and listen to your thoughts, your goals, your beliefs." |
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| Post #41 Jun 28 2013, 05:27 AM | Sebastian Michaelis |
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Glancing around the room Sebastian assessed it's patrons, a lonely looking woman being flattered by a revolutionary, and a boisterous magician. A couple in the back quietly sipping their drinks and a quite busy female bartender. The couple, at least momentarily, seem self-possessed. The most apparent way to stand out to the bartender is to make small talk and ignore the woman with the two suitors. Such behavior also increases the chances of the woman showing more interest in the mysterious, quiet man in the corner. Sebastian made this assessment while walking toward a stool on the corner of the bar. He sat and passed the bartender a smooth smile asking, "What is your name, Miss?" |
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| Post #42 Jun 28 2013, 08:33 AM | Alice Weaver |
| "Hi there stranger. My name is Alice. What can I get you?" |
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| Post #43 Jun 28 2013, 08:43 AM | Grace Mercer |
"You think that's what I need then? That's quite a diagnosis Doctor, given that you've just met me. Why is it that you think that is what I need, and what woud you perscribe?" |
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| Post #44 Jun 28 2013, 08:58 AM | Alice Weaver |
| Realizing that the couple sitting at the table were trying to get her attention, Alice held up a finger to let them know she would be with them in a minute. |
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| Post #45 Jun 28 2013, 09:00 AM | William Pepper |
| " I believe strongly that is what you need. When I was a practicing doctor, i received many patients who had attempt to commit suicide in order to get the attention of their lover or because they felt the lover showed no signs of mutual love, and spent little time with each other. Not to say that you would, but, you never know. As i said, you need a man who seems almost opposite of your husband. Everyone needs someone as a release valve to their emotions, and your husband is not that. In fact, i believe his estranged relationship with you is adding to any emotional turmoil you have." |
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| Post #46 Jun 28 2013, 09:08 AM | Grace Mercer |
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"That would be very tragic Doctor. So, it's your recommendation that I find myself an attentive man?" Pointing at the guy that just walked in and was currently chatting up the bar wench. "What do you think of that one?" Edited by Grace Mercer, Jun 28 2013, 09:09 AM.
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| Post #47 Jun 28 2013, 11:00 AM | Felix Baker |
Felix takes a sip of his bourbon, eyes the newcomer at the corner of the bar and then clears his throat. "ahem, Ms. Grace, I don't mean to make you feel like bait in a shark tank, but what is it about that gentleman in the corner that makes you think he is the kind of man who will give you the attention that the good doctor here has prescribed? I don't want to sound immodest, but, I can attest that I am a very affectionate and doting man. Perhaps you might like to give me an oportunity to demonstrate what I mean over dinner."
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| Post #48 Jun 28 2013, 11:26 AM | Sebastian Michaelis |
His smile grew and he spoke again, "Alice....it's a pleasure. A bourbon for myself and another round for the rest of the house." He pondered the exchange rate and slid several hundred Eraks over the table. Well enough to pay for the round and a few to put into a wallet or purse. |
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| Post #49 Jun 28 2013, 11:41 AM | Alice Weaver |
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"You're a very generous man. You may have more friends than you want if you keep this up." She winked at him before getting his borboun and then calling over to the couple at the table "What would you like? This gentleman is buying it for you." |
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| Post #50 Jun 28 2013, 03:13 PM | William Pepper |
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"Grace, not to sound blunt, but, that man is obviously flirting with the bar wench. He even slipped her extra money than was needed. Plus, there is something...off, about him. And Mr. Baker, I am not telling miss Grace to have any specific man in her affection. I, however, Miss Grace, would like you to join me tomorrow for a play and dinner. So, will you join me?" (OOC: Are we going to use die, or a coin flip to decide this?" |
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| Post #51 Jun 28 2013, 04:07 PM | Sebastian Michaelis |
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Sebastian turned his sharp smile towards the conversation to his right. How improper and impolite the two dare-I-say gentlemen are acting. If the madame has a husband then she should be exempt from any bachelor's affections. Even in her scenario. His smile grew deeper at the ends of his mouth and his eyes lit up. He turned his gaze forward, no longer looking at Mr. Pepper. "Such a world we're in, that an act on kindness is misconstrued so dearly, and that manners are grounds for suspicion." He was "flirting" as Mr. Pepper had so eloquently named it with Alice, but it was solely a vestigial, and involuntary act. He had no real feelings to attribute to any action as such. |
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| Post #52 Jul 1 2013, 09:05 AM | Grace Mercer |
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"Tomorrow? Yes, I'll join you doctor. It sounds lovely. But you have to promise to be on your best behavior. What's the play?" (OOC - I'll decide it what choices Grace makes, if that's your question.) Turning toward the newcomer, "Thank you for the drink sir. Very generous of you."
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| Post #53 Jul 1 2013, 09:12 AM | Monique Rioux |
| Monique burst through the doors and approached the bar, surveying all of the patrons. She caught the bar wench's attention. "Do you have a package for me Alice?" |
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| Post #54 Jul 1 2013, 09:16 AM | Alice Weaver |
| Alice nodded and reached under the counter procuring a bundle wrapped in brown paper. "He said you would be here to get it soon. You didn't miss him by much Monique. It's good to see you, are you going to stay long enough for a drink?" |
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| Post #55 Jul 1 2013, 09:26 AM | Monique Rioux |
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"I would love to catch up with you Alice but I'm in a terrible hurry. Next time, I promise." With that, Monique hustled out of the Scholar with her package leaving the drinkers to ponder who she was and what was in the package. |
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| Post #56 Jul 1 2013, 09:49 AM | Felix Baker |
| Felix watched the mysterious woman go an turned his attention back to Grace. "What do you suppose she had in that package?" |
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| Post #57 Jul 1 2013, 11:03 AM | Grace Mercer |
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"I don't know. I'm intrigued though. Want to follow her?" But it's too late. Monique has slipped out the door before Grace finishes the sentence. Grace walked through the door, eyes surveying the Scholar. It hadn't changed much in the past year since she had last been here. The piano player was different, but everything else was preserved. Alice didn't look as if shed aged a day. Grace quietly approached the bar and asked the girl for a cider. She'd hoped to find someone about that she would recognize. There were so many tales to tell and no one to listen... Edited by Grace Mercer, Jul 7 2014, 01:40 PM.
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| Post #58 Oct 14 2014, 10:22 AM | Monique Rioux |
| Monique left the Scholar and stood on the sidewalk looking left, then right, not seeing what she expected. Suddenly a rope dropped next to her. She looked up and smiled, grabbing the rope firmly and putting her foot through a loop that had been tied into it, the airship lifted away taking her and the package with it. |
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"I'll bet you say that to all the ladies. Emrys and I lead very busy lives. We've never had a whole lot of time for our marraige even when we lived together.


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