"We simply want to ensure that for your first visit, there won't be any misunderstandings. We've worked very hard to secure our stock. Standard policy."
It is not just the once, because there is only one key right now and making the door appear without it doesn't... work ... but let's cross that bridge when we come to it, in Bill's opinion.
"Certainly. We'll send someone to meet you on level three then."
Bill bypasses the choice completely and heads to the sinks; his key goes into the side of a mirror and it swings open. He makes a grand, bowing gesture at the revealed secret passage. Ta daaaaa!
"AT THE MOMENT, THIS THING DOESN'T APPEAR UNLESS YOU'VE GOT THE KEY. WE'RE WORKING ON A FIX FOR THAT!"
The stairs bottom out into a set of doors, a speakeasy with bottles lining the walls, lightbulbs bare, seating wooden and 1940sish.
"TA DAAA. ... WE'RE GONNA REMODEL SOME OF IT, THIS IS HOW IT CAME!"
Bill slides in behind the bar - the space back there is clearly meant to only fit Bill, considering how much of the floor has been appropriated as storage.
"I trust you," says Trouble, who doesn't, but at least believes this kind
of stocking must be a challenge. "Do I have time for a drink, while you're
hosting?"
"SURE, YEAH, THAT'S THE OTHER REASON I'M HERE! I'M THE BARTENDER! WE DON'T KEEP SOMEONE IN HERE ON STAFF ALL THE TIME, SO IF YOU CALL AHEAD WE CAN MAKE SURE SOMEONE'S POURING DRINKS! WHAT'LL IT BE?"
"SURE DO. I'VE BEEN EXPERIMENTING WITH CORDIALS FROM REDWALL ABBEY! THEY'RE ALL REALLY SWEET, BUT YOU CAN MAKE 'EM BALANCE WITH SOME OTHER INGREDIENTS..."
Bill gets out a shaker, seltzer, a bottle of something bright red, and starts mixing a cocktail.
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Date: 2020-07-21 03:06 am (UTC)If they don't pick up, no worries, the phone will catch it as a missed call.]
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Date: 2020-07-21 08:59 am (UTC)Trouble answers on the third ring.
"Calling again, darling? You're obsessed."
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Date: 2020-07-21 08:16 pm (UTC)Still the same voice, very dry.
"I wanted to let you know that we've found our bar, the Admiral has graciously relocated us without telling anyone how or where."
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Date: 2020-07-21 08:25 pm (UTC)"Because if there's anything we should expect from this place, it's that it be straightforward. Where would I be paying a visit?"
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Date: 2020-07-21 08:52 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2020-07-21 08:57 pm (UTC)Trouble tuts lightly.
"An escort? You know that's not a huge improvement on needing a warden to hold my hand into the Lounge, don't you?"
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Date: 2020-07-21 09:01 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2020-07-21 09:03 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2020-07-22 07:07 pm (UTC)"Certainly. We'll send someone to meet you on level three then."
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Date: 2020-07-22 08:33 pm (UTC)"Have an unparalleled day, darling," Trouble says, and then hangs up. Level three it is.
ok! no freeza.
Date: 2020-07-27 06:30 pm (UTC)"WELL, HELLO!"
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Date: 2020-07-27 06:36 pm (UTC)Not surprised in the least. They flash their teeth when they smile at him.
"Here as my guide, I trust?"
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Date: 2020-07-27 07:19 pm (UTC)Bill twirls the key, on its ring, around a stubby finger.
"ENTRANCE IS OVER THIS WAY! YOU'LL NEVER BELIEVE WHERE THE ADMIRAL PUT ALL OUR STUFF. NOT CLICKBAIT!"
He floats towards the inmate bathrooms.
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Date: 2020-07-27 07:23 pm (UTC)"I don't know what that means," Trouble says blithely, and follows along.
"...Well. Isn't this going to prove controversial."
Trouble picks male versus female showers on a 'where am I closest to when I feel like showering' basis.
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Date: 2020-07-29 05:21 am (UTC)"AT THE MOMENT, THIS THING DOESN'T APPEAR UNLESS YOU'VE GOT THE KEY. WE'RE WORKING ON A FIX FOR THAT!"
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Date: 2020-07-29 03:53 pm (UTC)"....I see. Well, please, lead on."
They're still wondering if this is worth it.
"How will this jaunt look on my warden's item?"
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Date: 2020-07-29 06:30 pm (UTC)Bill floats down the spiral staircase - the door should swing shut behind them both.
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Date: 2020-07-29 06:35 pm (UTC)"Well, if mine asks if I'm having digestive problems, perhaps I'll let you know."
Trouble glances over their shoulder as the door closes, but without...much concern. Time to follow a triangle down a mystery staircase.
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Date: 2020-07-29 06:40 pm (UTC)"TA DAAA. ... WE'RE GONNA REMODEL SOME OF IT, THIS IS HOW IT CAME!"
Bill slides in behind the bar - the space back there is clearly meant to only fit Bill, considering how much of the floor has been appropriated as storage.
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Date: 2020-07-29 07:29 pm (UTC)"Well, this is...quaint," Trouble decides, taking a seat. "Was it stocked when you rediscovered it?"
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Date: 2020-07-31 04:12 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2020-07-31 06:57 pm (UTC)"I trust you," says Trouble, who doesn't, but at least believes this kind of stocking must be a challenge. "Do I have time for a drink, while you're hosting?"
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Date: 2020-08-01 12:35 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2020-08-01 11:10 am (UTC)"Surprise me," they decide. "Something from outside Earth, if you've got it."
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Date: 2020-08-02 01:34 am (UTC)Bill gets out a shaker, seltzer, a bottle of something bright red, and starts mixing a cocktail.
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