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[Open] Drink your troubles away

Who: Argo and Open
What: Drinks, talk, and anything else
Where: Highcrest's Pub
When: Night
Warnings: None for now.

It has been a long day for Argo, waking up in a mysterious place, meeting some kind of royalties, finding out that he is stranded in a magical place where people, beasts and magical creatures live together. In addition to that, he spent the rest of his day looking for information about the place from the locales. Most of them were friendly enough, but almost none of them gave him useful information, sure he got some information about the place and its condition, but nothing else, no information on how to get out of there or where does that place even exists on earth. He also met some of the "knight" class of the people. Informative but annoyingly stiff. At least after hours of exploring, information gathering and spying, he finally manages to figure out what is the weird thingy they gave him, and how to use it. Normally people would thing that is a magical device, but Argo somehow understands that it is the product of advanced technology of one of the district.

Now, what? Should he forget about returning to his beloved Winged Whale? Should he create a new one here? Does this place have the thing he was always looking for? Let's forget all those things for now and just drink; Lots of them, of course.

"Hey, I need another one, over here." Argo says as he puts down the empty mug.

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The entire thing of being suddenly thrown into an all new universe sure gets into this Knight's nerves. Ever since his arrival, Flynn has been doing investigation about everything there on his own.

He was able to communicate although not really fluent with the Knights he met around in the area. However, it doesn't really solve the problem, nor giving him the answer he seek for. Flynn then decided to embrace another information source. Perhaps more info could be gathered at an informal place. Thus he ends up joining himself at the pub. A tired sigh slips out from his lips as he enters the place.

"I bet this is my most exhausting day ever "

Not physically, perhaps more mentally. He looks around to find an empty chair. He spots one near a guy with naval blue top.

"Excuse me,"

He says as he pulls the chair and sits down.

Argo slowly drinks another mug of alcoholic beverage. He is enjoying the drinks and the ambiance of the place. A good old bar surely feels relaxing.

While enjoying himself, a man comes in and takes a sit beside him.

Oh look, what do we have here, another knight? Tch. He speaks to himself in his mind.

Normally Argo doesn't have anything against knights, but after having a long tiring day and getting annoyed by the knights in the area, he is pretty pissed at them. Sure, they were helpful, but the stone cold act definitely ticked him off.

Argo decides to ignore the knight beside him. Nothing good can come from making problem with a knight. He quickly finished his drink and asked for another one.

“Give me another one!” He shouts a bit as he raises his mug.

Well, what do we have here? Flynn won't expect that a pub would be a peaceful place. However, that shout was pretty much pollution. Forgive the fatigue and confused Knight. He is a bit sensitive now.

"Sir, pardon me. Keep it down a little could you?"

Uh oh, what did he just say? Argo is really pissed at the knight, right now; though he is still cool-headed enough not to make any kind of trouble. I wouldn't be so sure though, if he drinks a couple more.

"Sure, I'll try to keep it down, but it's a watering hole, people can be noisy as much as they want." He replies to the knight without turning his head.

He quickly finishes another one then asks for another.

"Keep 'em coming." He shouts again, but with a little bit less volume.

Have Flynn huffing here before he gives an order.

"Water, please"

That man is right. This is a pub anyway. If he want to make an individual to seal his mouth, that means he would have to fight the entire mass at the pub. He is here to gather for information anyway, not to have some fight. He will try to open conversation. Hopefully it will go smooth since he is in a rough mood.

"Thanks for the concern. Anyway, aside of my rude request earlier...I suppose I can have a small talk with you sir?"

Water? What kind of person goes to a pub and drinks water? He should have gone to the river or something.

Argo takes another drink from his already filled again mug.

Yup, that hit the spot.

He is going to take another sip, but the knight interrupts him. The knight requests to have a chat with him.

What's with the change of heart?

Though Argo is not really in a mood for talk, again, he decides not to make trouble with the knight. He gulps down another mug before answering the knight request.

"Yeah, fine with me." He replies as he raises his mug, signaling for refill.

He exhales. To the point now.

You might think this is weird. What if I ask you about-- whether you're originally 'living' in this world or not.

That sounds so much philosophy, however he does mean the literal one

Edited 2013-04-15 12:36 (UTC)

While Argo's mug is being refilled, the knight asks him a question. Normally Argo would sarcastically answer a question like that literally. Something like "If you ask something like that, I’ll probably give you an answer," would be spelled out from his mouth, then he would play his prey’s wits a bit before answering to the question. But this time, he is not in the mood to play something like that.

“No, I’m not, and I assume neither are you.” He replies predicting what the knight wants. “As far as I know, there's no way out of this place. Though I’ve been only searching info for a day”.

Before finishing his answer, Argo stops for a sip.

“I know other things, if you are new to this place. I can tell you, if you are interested.”

And for a price of course.

Flynn has been constantly soft tapping his glass of water ever since the bartender passed it on him. His tap stops as he received Argo's answer. A quick glare shot to him.

"You're so assured about that. You do really know, right?"

Can't afford trust that easily, he is. Not that he is immune to manipulation, though

Edited 2013-04-18 14:14 (UTC)

Argo stops for a moment and scratches his chin. His drink is already half empty. The people in the bar are rowdy as usual, the bar master is busy pouring drinks for his patrons. Smell of foods also filled the place, and someone has started playing lute.

"That depends on what you need. Mr. knight in shining armor." He replies with a sharp glance.

He then continues to drink while enjoying the sound of lute.

Edited 2013-04-18 16:41 (UTC)

The melody of lute echoed in his head, sharp. Despite of the pub being so much overcrowded and a lot of laughters--drunken laughter and curses. Why, he is getting used to that although he'd actually like to command them to put silence.

His expressions glitches to a somehow irritated one when someone roars without some reason. He manages to maintain his calm attitude with a lot of effort--and exhales.

"First thing always first"

Flynn slides an eccentric communication device he has been carrying all along. And yes he certainly doesn't get the hang of it.

"This device uses different mechanism compared to where I originally came"

He rubs his chin. He is not very technology geek, but he believes that this thing should be a clue. Or somehow guide to lead him in this new world.

He gulps down another one of the alcoholic beverage.

Wow, this knight is quite blunt.

"I need another one!" Argo commands the bartender to fill his mug again.

While waiting for this order, he continues his chat with the knight. H turns his head looking at the knight.

"Sure. I can tell you how. But, isn't it a knight's courtesy, to introduce himself before asking for a favor?" He replies with a bit wry tone. "I'm Argo if you're wondering."

What kind of world is this where a pirate is more polite than a knight.

"For the device, it's some kind of long range communication tool." He continues before the knight could answer.

Edited 2013-04-18 17:55 (UTC)

"Ahh.."

He stops there and finally realized. He wasn't much himself for long moment since he arrived here. Guess panic isn't something he is immune of.

"Pardon my recent rude behavior, Sir Argo. I am Flynn, Flynn Scifo"

Now he is back with the 'toy'. He got the big picture of it, alright. But still...

"Hmm, that isn't answering as well. In fact more question added for me."

He drinks water for some relief.

Edited 2013-04-18 17:47 (UTC)

The bartender has filled Argo's mug. He then starts gulping it down again. The lute's music has changed its track.

"Just think of some kind of magical device. Here, I'll show you how to use it." He replies with his heavy voice.

He then starts to take out his communicator and starts to show the knight how to use the basic function while occasionally stopping for a drink.

"This one is to make a post in some kind of notice board. Other people can see them like a poster. They can also reply to your poster."

"And this one is to make person to person communication."

"You could also include voice in this device also images and videos."

Actually recording devices for videos and images are already exist in Argo's home world, no transmitting device like this one though, and of course not as advanced as this one.

He then sends a text message to the knight's communicator for an example.

Flynn observes, and trying his best at memorizing how the device operates. Some terms are new to him, but apparently some devices in his original place are more or less have same features.

"I see this has a lot of usage in sociality"

Flynn says after his communicator notifies him that he has received a message.

"Now the big question, what is the true intention for..any individual who summoned us here and gave us this?"

He asks rhetorically. His glass of water is already empty and he just stares at it with mind full of his own thought. The lute starts to play a high octave tune in crescendo. somehow it synchronized with his emotional condition. The blond finally gives up thinking as it already exceeded his knowledge. He turns to Argo.

"Well, There is no much point asking a person who is on the same boat, I think. Actually here I was hoping that there is some secret you already dig about this situation before me"

He sighed as he turns to his empty glass again. Here is his little thought he is deciding at a choice to relief his stress.

Should I order a decent beverage? I know I won't get drunk if I drink just a little...

Edited 2013-04-20 14:24 (UTC)

Argo puts his communicator back to his pocket. The knight seems to get how the device works. Unfortunately, the other question hasn't been answered yet.

"Beats me." Argo replies right after he finishes his current drink.

He stares at the bottom of his wooden mug. It is dark but the residue of alcohol reflects the light making the mug glimmer a bit.

"As I said before, I have only been searching for a day. So my guess is as good as yours. There are lots of theories though." He continues as he summons the barkeeper.

"The main question is what are you going to do, for now?"

Yes, what is he going to do? The question has returned to him. Argo stays in silence thinking of what should he do. Being a sky pirate is out of the question due to the circumstances, and being a ‘land pirate’ sucks, a lot. For Argo, being highway bandit is one of the most degrading things that can happen to a pirate. The bartender breaks his thought as the man pours some more drink for him.

“You should start to drink ‘real drinks’. Water won’t wash down your worries.”

He continues enjoying his drink, forgetting all his problems.
...
For now.

Edited 2013-04-21 18:05 (UTC)

He isn't sure about it. However there is no use to overly being sane in such an insane circumstances. Flynn finally orders something beyond 'just mineral water'. His brain surely could stand a little percent of alcohol--or at least that is what he hopes for.

Now that, time to tinker with more update question that actually makes some sense. Rather than trying to get an answer which is obviously not written in any book, what is the best he could do now?

"I always believe that..in a survival situation it's best to gain ally. I don't really think that this is such a game, though. However the same logic might imply"

I am not sure if I could be your ally and vice versa, though.

He keeps that thought in mind while gazing at Argo for a blink of moment. His order come in a right timing, time to focus to his mug.

The sound of music has changed into a bit more upbeat. It gives out some kind of subliminal effect that makes people who hear it more vigorous and spirited. Argo looks around the tavern, people have become more rowdy, others has passed out from drinking to much, while the minority, like the knight, have just started drinking.

Argo can feel the knight's stare; he pretends not to see it though.

A knight as an ally? That kind of things has never happened to a pirate before. Though, this thing has been predicted by Argo. He has been planting seeds of 'favor' inside the knight's mind, all night long.

"Yeah, sure. We can be allies." Argo replies with a big grin.

Yeah, I'm sure someone like you will be very useful as "allies".

Argo continues his drink.

Surely it has been a bad day, but tons of drinks accompanied by music, and a knight as a bonus, has made his day. There’s just one more thing that will complete the day. Yeah, just one more thing but he wouldn’t mind a group of them though.

Trying to hollow his head from crucial thought about problems, Flynn starts to drink.

To be honest, for this man to easily accept a form of alliance is out from his expectation. He almost cough his drink back.

Secretly he puts some awareness, that although he agreed, maybe he has some kind of other motives.

"Well..Because we just recently met, I thought That'd be too much to ask, actually"

Yes he does think so. Confirming attitude, check.

Argo puts down his mug for a moment. He sees a glimpse of his reflection on the liquid surface inside the mug. He is quite satisfied with all those drinks. Should he continue to the next place or enjoy this place a little bit more?

Maybe another pint or two. Then, I'll crash the brothel.

The knight's doubt can be felt in his words.

Tch, wasting my time.

"Then don't ask next time!" Argo quickly gulps down another pint before continuing his reply. "And you're right, what could I gain from befriending a knight like you?"

What did he just say? Why did he say that? Normally, he is a bit more discreet, isn't he? Well, there's only one answer to that, he had a little bit too much alcohol.

Argo gulps down another pint. "Tch! Knights...."

Well, maybe, more than just a little bit.

This Knight hisses. Same thought for him here, great great buddy. How could there be benefit after he befriends someone like you? Here, he is wishing that a person in same level as him would be the one he can talk anything about, fluently. Still, you cannot wish to get a goldfish in swamp. Don't you know that he is considering hard?

"Sir Argo.."

He scans that man's facial and gesture. That reminds him of...yeah, when his former captain, Nylen started to get drunk and this man has same symptom. Flynn pauses his drink. Now what? He cannot expect he would talk to a drunken. That'd be senseless.

At the same time, he also realizes some women there set their eyes on his direction. That's right, now he starts to get this nervous feeling back. He is in the pub anyway.

He casts them aside and back to his source.

"I assume you could still think clear now?"

Edited 2013-04-27 14:49 (UTC)

Argo keeps gulping down stream of alcohol. His face is a little bit red now, and his body temperature has risen a bit. He looks around the place and sees more people getting drunk. Also, some ladies are staring at the knight.

"Quit calling me, sir. I've left that kind of life years ago. And why do you think I can't think clear, stud? It seems lots of woman here want a piece of your 'sword'." He shouts at the knight while slamming his mug.

Yeah, Argo has left his title as the king's cousin years ago. He doesn't hate the royalties, but they are just too stiff for him. And indeed, the knight gets lots of attention. Jealous? Maybe a bit, since he has been wanting for some 'action' after a few rounds of drinks.

Edited 2013-04-27 15:04 (UTC)

Oh. Choke.

"I am aware of that Si-- I mean, Argo. Here I am trying my best not to get my mind at them"

yet he could hear some whispers in high octave. Oh ladies you're so obvious. He got more nervous there that he takes his drink again. Almost the entire mug now.

"From the beginning I know this isn't a very place for discussion"

Perhaps, only for him. Flynn though, aware that he could hope no more when it is come to term of looking for information in such an informal place. He'd like to move if possible. But it is not guaranteed that he'd find someone pleased to response at him there. At least, after some talks with the knights there, he came up with that

"What? Did you just say that none of 'em caught your attention? Being a knight doesn't mean you can't have sex. Or you're one of the types who prefer other 'knights'?" He questions the knight preferences. Though there are also female knights, he definitely means other 'sword master'.

Argo decreases his pace knowing he has started to get drunk. He looks at the group of ladies and sees some of them are not bad to spend the night with, but maybe he can find better offers at other places.

“That depends on what kind of ‘discussion’, of course.” He continues his reply with a bit subtle implication.

Edited 2013-04-27 15:57 (UTC)

Again, Flynn feels as if his throat has a spine stuck at it. No, not the topic please. Not that he never has a circle of thought about sexual intercouse, but he might be one of the rare to be really awkward at it. Unless there is a great trigger.

"That's..That's not really it, and please don't blend that kind of thought with my recent attitude, it's just--"

He stops his gesture and rolls his eyes to nowhere in a face of confusion.

"Aa.."

What is it now? he starts to get dizzy after a small effort to correct the statement given. Perhaps because he has been tired all along, and the atmosphere here doesn't features fresh air. Of course, a different term of 'Fresh Air' was there all along.

Alas, he inhales.

"Nevermind, can we back to focus now? I still have a bit more questions to be asked actually"

He stares at his empty mug. Gosh, being all nervous and sweat sure makes him thirsty. Has no choice but to order more.

Edited 2013-04-27 16:10 (UTC)

Argo takes a sip of his drink. The knight seems a little bit of drunk and embarrassed.

"Ah, don't worry, I'm open to those kind of thing. You don't have to hide it. You don't have to confess too, of course." Argo replies with a big smile on his face.

He continues his drink as the knight requests his attention.

"Changing the subject, huh? But, unfortunately for you I'm going to find some 'entertainment' for tonight." He replies as he finishes his drink.

"I'm done for tonight, thanks for the drinks." He shouts to the bartender.

He then stands up and walks to the door. He stops for a moment looking at the bar. Lots of people has passed out, the music has changed to different kind of tune, and the ladies, seeing that Argo has left the knight alone, walks toward the knight.

"I don't mind if you want to join me though, Sir Scifo." Says Argo with a big grin.

He then walks out the door. Looking for things that can satisfy his needs.

The Knight just stares when he went away. Well, not really hard to consider, perhaps that man is indeed secretive.

Oh jolly, and now the ladies are approaching him. What is the best to do now? of course, the option that he hold dear from the beginning : leave. Just because he hopes he can gather informations from Argo that he stays.

I need to find a better place, no time to be confused here.

He leaves a moment later after Argo. And again, another mistake he makes. the payment.
Oh scratch that he is already away.

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