AFTERPARTY III: Never Have I Ever Been Quite This Drunk

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[There's absolutely nothing celebratory about this drinking party. "Party" isn't even the right word, not really-- it's more like a "drink until you forget and/or black out" session for anyone who wants to participate, and even the bartender isn't immune from that much. Please forgive him if your drink isn't mixed quite right; he's trying his best under the circumstances.

There's food, too, if anyone wants to attempt to stave off a hangover tomorrow, or just get something in their stomach after the events of the day: stirfry from Makoto, vegetable soup from Nageki (mediocre, but hey, a genuine effort was made and that's what counts), and some tea for those who would rather abstain from the harder stuff. (Is that even many people tonight? Probably not.)

Come on by the bar if you're hungry or want a drink, or even if you just don't want to be alone right now. That much, at least, is something that can be guaranteed tonight.]

Comments

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I'll at least be taking some of the work off of your back, so I don't mind at all.

[ It's the least he can do. He really does want to show Marcus that he appreciates his kindness. ]

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Do it too often and you'll make me lazy.

[This is not a real complaint, however.]

Now, speaking of favors, want another drink, or should I fix you up with something non-alcoholic this time?

i forgot the alcohol part HAHA

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Maybe something non-alcoholic...

[ His cheeks are kind of flushed, and he's slightly more slouched over, now. Maybe it's starting to kick in!! ]

I like the way you made it. Not too sweet -- just right.

no more for Tenn...

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[Yeah, he sees the beginning of that buzz setting in there. Not that he would've said no if Tenn had wanted another, but he's glad that Tenn has enough self-awareness not to let himself get completely blitzed.]

Coming right up. I guess this counts as making myself useful too, huh?

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Sure does.

[ He at least seems...happier? Part of it is because of the buzz, but he was smiling even before that, so that's a win for Marcus! Probably. ]

Are you making yourself somethin', too?

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[He'll take it as a win, because there have been so few of those lately...]

I hadn't been planning on it, but you know what? Why not. Mine's gonna be the hard stuff, though.

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I think you've earned it.

[ Like, after all that? After bartending for people here regardless of how he must be feeling?

Go ahead, Marcus. Live your life. ]

Just don't go trippin' over yourself like some people, 'kay?