The Golden Rose [[walk in//ignore post count]]

Choose your poison

Vodka	25.0%	[ 11 ]
Rum	20.5%	[ 9 ]
Whiskey	13.6%	[ 6 ]
Tequila	11.4%	[ 5 ]
Beer	2.3%	[ 1 ]
Wine	9.1%	[ 4 ]
Other	18.2%	[ 8 ]
Total Votes:			[ 44 ]

[avatars are dumb]

Hi. I'm Nikolai. Welcome to the Rose..

Nikolai smiled at the 'years' comment. Time meant little to a man like him, but meant a lot to other people. He envied mortality, craved it, at times. And other times, such as when he got hit in the face with a sharp block of ice, was grateful for it. He smiled and took a seat next to Elly, and immediately, the old patron of the Rose knew the look on her face. His nude torso shifted, and his hands folded on the bar. He put his hand up, before walking into the kitchen after giving her a 'one moment' sign. A few pots and pans being moved about later, and Nikolai walked out, diagonally cut sandwich in hand, ready for consumption. But not by him.

He slid the plate in front of Elly, and then resumed his casual seated position. One could admire the way he moved, so gracefully, even with his significant bulk and god-like muscle structure."A good cook knows a hungry person, Elly. So why don't you tell me what's really going on?"He said softly, his voice now low, somewhat like he would be speaking to Lexi when something was wrong. He did shoot her a glance, a worried glance, worried that one of their old friends was in need. And the Rose, and those in it, were always there for those in need.

[FlyByCho]

Before Lexy could respond, Nikolai would, but not to Ain's question. Nikolai would jump the fence and respond to Ain's thoughts. Amber eyes rose to meet with Nikolai's threatening gaze, both orbs then drifting down to his betraying smile. My, my...such talents you have.. Lips turned up into a smirk as his gaze fell away from the man and down to his glass while his hand picked it up. Such a shame you don't have any. I think you'd look good in an apron Nikolai. All of those rippling muscles and toned arms. Copper beads around his neck glowed lightly as he finished off the last of the drink and setting the glass down. "Wow. Thank you Lexy, that was marvelous! I see why you are behind the bar." Fingers lightly scooted the empty glass towards her as eyes met with her once more. "Mind if I get another one?" His smile grew as Nikolai addressed another at the bar, Ain then shifting his attention to the other woman who he hadn't seen arrive. ..Oh! Orbs politely graced the woman's figure, noting that she too had eyes of passion and fair skin. ..What is with all the beautiful women!?.. Why the hell hadn't he come here sooner?

Or a better question, why was she so silent and distant? The expression on her face was rather blank. She didn't seem to move and Ain was sure she barely made any noise when she arrived. So what was wrong? Which ended up being addressed and dismissed just as soon as she spoke up. Eyes followed Nikolai as he moved away into the kitchen and returned with a sandwich to sit beside the woman. Breathing deeply the aroma of food began to break up the stale air of the bar, Ain's gaze then rolling back to meet with his newly made snow topped friend Lexy. "So are you in any relation?" White locks shifted against his forehead as he jerked his head in the direction of the woman. They shared similar features and were both certainly beautiful. But he didn't want to assume. Perhaps they were just friends as the woman said.

[Shimmering Cupcake]

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Ain. That was a good name for him, it fit his features very well. As he spoke of a nickname for her, Lexi couldn't help but get a slight rose color once again to her cheeks. It did happen often enough that she would get compliments in such a way but they were never so playful yet seductive as Ain's. He was a tricky one, and she knew that she was going to have to watch him.. or Nikolai would.

"Ah, Nikolai may not notice right away but he probably would soon enough... and probably ask if you pick a different nickname for me." Lexi explained with a small giggle, looking over to Nikolai who seemed to have grown a tad more serious with Ain. The look in his eyes was definitely not a friendly one, and the comment that escaped his mouth meant he had seen something in Ain's head that was not perhaps something he enjoyed. 'Ah, that would mean Ain is definitely a curious male...' Lexi thought to herself before she looked to the newest addition to their little party. Elly had resurfaced from her room, brought to be a hobbling mess due to a silly broken ankle. A smile graced Lexi's ruby lips as she looked to the succubus.

"It's wonderful to see you on your feet and walking around with Mikhael hovering like a helicopter around you," she commented to her friend with a laugh. It had been quite comical to watch Mikhael fret over his mother like he was actually her mother. It took quite a bit of power on Lexi's part not to break down laughing in front of them because, well, Elly was her best friend! She knew it had to be hard. Nikolai quickly took to taking care of Elly as best he could in her 'down-and-out' kind of tone this day. Lexi was sure it had to do something with the ankle and the fact Bruce hadn't resurfaced since he disappeared over a month ago.

As Ain brought Lexi back to his attention with compliments of her drink, her own hands began to mix up a drink for Elly. Wine and a hint of something darker that she probably craved... it was fresh bottled, never opened... she had kept them around just in case for something like this for Elly. Her lips pulled into a smile as ruby eyes peaked up to Ain as she put the wine glass down in front of Elly then went to work on another drink for him.

"It truly isn't that complicated to make. Though I may spice this one up a little bit with a dash of raspberry puree, though I don't want to make it too girly for you." Lexi gave him a carefree wink and smirked before setting the newly concocted drink down in front of Ain. His question didn't surprise her, they did look very similar when near one another even though their hair color was completely different. Though she wished she was, Lexi was not and shook her head.

"We are not blood sisters, though the way we act and care for each other one would think we are related. She's been my friend for some time, her name is Elizabeth." Lexi steered clear of using her nickname, unsure of if Elly actually wanted to be called elly anymore. "Kind of funny how similar we are with our features, huh?" Lexi smiled and turned her head back to Ain.

[FlyByCho]

Eyes shifted around just as the conversation did, his amber orbs following the words from Lexi's supple lips to Elizabeth's face. Boy, was she good. It took talent to keep up with several different conversations all at one time. Then again it was only the four of them. Perhaps if there were more people, Nikolai would be distracted, And then I could-OH wait..He can hear me.. Ain shot Nikolai a sideways glance before returning back to Lexi's face. "Raspberry puree? See now you are just spoiling me!" He laughed softly as he picked up the glass and took a sip. Wow.. Ain gulped more down, his tongue slipping over his lightly stained lips. "Now this is good." He finished and felt the cold temp bite back, giving his eyes a brief squint as the brain freeze subsided. Lifting a hand to his head, he held it there momentarilly as Lexi remarked on the shared similarities between her and Elizabeth. He didn't really find it funny, but more so peculiar. The odds of that happening in his mind were slim thought highly appreciated. They were both beautiful women. One a little more on the quiet side.

With eyes continuing to dart between person to person, he would focus on the sandwich Nikolai made and then thought back to Lexi's accident in the kitchen. Hmm.. "Lexi, if my memory serves me right, weren't you cooking in the kitchen when I came in?" His face softened as he asked her, his boots shifting under the barstool as he slipped off the seat and stood tall. "I feel like I remember you having a little accident and missing breakfast. Am I correct?" Hands clasped together as he cracked his knuckles and brushed white hair away from his gaze. "..It was..Eggs?" Tanned fingers snapped and pointed to the counter as a hot steaming plate of cooked eggs with toast zapped onto the surface. Amber smoke billowed around the plate where it landed, those copper beads around his neck glimmering brightly around his neck as he grinned and pushed the plate towards her. "It might not be your cooking, but it is mine. You should eat too." He nodded and shot her a small grin, the small exposure of magic sure to stun her, but maybe only in the tiniest bit.