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[onedrinkwithme]

From: Forseti
Date: March 15

Good day to everyone.

I apologize for bringing such news on the network, but for those who knew him, Izumo Kusanagi has disappeared. Many knew him and it would be a disservice to let the news go unnoticed without speaking up.

Upon this revelation, I have also learned that he has bequeathed unto me his establishment, Double Cross. But I must confess that I have no knowledge of how to run such a place, lacking the experience of owning a business. If there is anyone who does work there or anyone who has the know how of running such a place, I can use all the help I can get. Izumo might no longer be with us but I would be a terrible friend if I let a place dear to him rot away.

If you wish to speak in person, I will be at Double Cross in the Western District.

[And true to form, Aymeric will be there. Mainly to clean up the place and get in a good look but still there if anyone is willing to talk to the man.]

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text : Xuanwu

[cloakedinruins]

Excuse me, what kind of business are you talking about? I haven't been here too long and am unuse to the names.

[onedrinkwithme]

It is a bar. While I am familiar with going to them, owning one is a new matter to myself.

[cloakedinruins]

A bar? What kind of bar? Western? Eastern?

[onedrinkwithme]

It is a Western style. I am familiar with the style due to being a patron of several others on the Near Shore.

[Germany has some good bars.]

[cloakedinruins]

I haven't been in one of those since after the war, so I don't know if I can be of assistance that way, but I could help in cleaning.

[onedrinkwithme]

Any kind of assistance will always be appreciated to me. Besides, I think the place being of use would benefit in general.

[Because sometimes the things Heaven does drives people to drink.]

[cloakedinruins]

[ Well drinking is kind of universal no matter what race a person is, right? ]

I suppose though I really don't drink. I do find some of the food in them interesting at times. I think I was offered fried 'twinkies' at one? It looked like it was something drunk people would enjoy.

[onedrinkwithme]

If alcohol is not to your liking, there is always tea. It would be unwise to just serve one kind of drink after all. I am unaware of these 'fried twinkies' but it would not be harmful to have some sort of menu here.

[cloakedinruins]

I have heard some think I may actually have a slight allergy to the contents of alcohol given at how odd I react to it sometimes. So yes, I would always prefer teas over liquor.

It was... an experience.

[onedrinkwithme]

May I ask how bad it was? It would be good to know so we make sure you do not get sick if it is preventable.

[cloakedinruins]

I had one cup, passed out and woke up with an IV in me. So I guess it must have been bad.

[onedrinkwithme]

That sounds extremely unpleasant.

I will make sure we have plenty of tea stocked up.

[cloakedinruins]

It was. I can handle a few sips of wine, but anything stronger is completely out.

Text: Ginia

[unlucky7]

I can't say I knew him, but it's always sad when someone leaves. Seems there's been more lately.

I didn't realize there was a bar around, I'll have to visit it sometime. I could bring you some books on bar management too.

[onedrinkwithme]

Quite a few seemed to have vanished within these past few weeks. To say it is concerning is a understatement.

I appreciate any help, it seems like I will need it.

[unlucky7]

New people come, old people go. An endless cycle. It wouldn't be so bad if there was a chance to say goodbye.

I'll pull whatever resources I can. I'll see if anyone in the office has knowledge too.

[onedrinkwithme]

There are many who share the same sentiments as well.

The door will be open to you whenever you wish to come; I will be staying awhile.

text: hades

[abgrund]

Does the place have other employees?

[onedrinkwithme]

I am not sure. If there is, it is quite possible that the amount is very small.

[abgrund]

I would think it prudent to hire more to take the load off your own duties.

[onedrinkwithme]

I quite agree. There is much to be checked as well as figure out before going back into business.

[Basically, need to figure out what the fuck to do, what needs to be done and fixed before opening again. He ain't gonna cut any corners on this.]

[abgrund]

I don't suppose you can hire mortals?

If you had to draw your employees from the shinki, they would need to be trained.

[onedrinkwithme]

If someone from the Near Shore would be able to enter Heaven, I fear that the results would be disastrous. Nay, it is over at the Western District.

Seems that I have a lot of work ahead of me.

[abgrund]

I do not mind helping awhile, if you need. I am good at learning from instruction.

[onedrinkwithme]

Your kindness and assistance is much appreciated. Whenever you wish to come, I will be here.

[abgrund]

[ Ain will pay the establishment a visit later on in the day. He'll linger outside to study how the exterior looks before pushing open the door. ]

Anyone here?

[onedrinkwithme]

[Aymeric is indeed in like he said but his focus seems to be a bit more on a wall with various photos on it, old and new.]

Over here, my friend.

[abgrund]

[ He walks over to where he heard Aymeric's voice from, casting a look at the bar. It's quite clean, if empty. ]

You'll leave them on the wall?

[ Ain expects so. There are many people in those pictures. ]

[onedrinkwithme]

[A nod.]

There are photos here of those who have vanished from the Heavens, a sort of memorial. It would not feel right to take them down.

[And honestly, it's a good reminder to figure out the mysteries of this world.]

[abgrund]

[ It is indeed. From whence did they came, from whence did they go? ]

Do you remember all of them?

[ He lifts a hand as if to touch one of the photos, but does not. ]

[onedrinkwithme]

[Hey if he knows them, Aymeric ain't gonna say no. Folks have their own ways of mourning.]

Not all unfortunately. Some I do and some there has been no photos to put on here.

[Yeah, he can name several.]

[abgrund]

[ He's silent for a few moments, then lowers his hand. ]

For those I knew, who had gone... I did not feel them return to the dark. I do not know how useful this information is.

[ The void lies at the end of all things, it is true. But perhaps there are underworlds around to collect souls before they too disintegrate into dust, along with the people within them. ]

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[handsome_genius]

I realize it'll be a lot of work running a place like that and I don't know much about it either...

But it's still an extension of your duties, so if you need me to help out cleaning it up and anything else, I can do that, Aymeric.

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[onedrinkwithme]

I will never turn down an offer of assistance, Yoon. There is the matter of looking over what resources remain and how to proceed as well.

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[handsome_genius]

Resources remain...? Just how big a storage area could a bar possibly need.

[ Yoon's never even been inside a bar. ]

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[onedrinkwithme]

Depends on the size of the establishment so I can only assume there is a decent sized one here. You are welcome to join me in exploring more.

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[handsome_genius]

You can't mean that bar is large enough to *explore*?

... But if you do, I will definitely join you!

[onedrinkwithme]

Cannot know until I try.

[Look, there's probably some good things hidden here. Like recipe books.]

[handsome_genius]

Shouldn’t there be a... map of the building somewhere? A “plan” I think it’s called.