Jack's Tavern: a Hang-Out RP Thread

[Yandere-San]

Figured since we're all sitting around waiting for our energy to come back... Why not? I'll start off:

EDIT: Because too many people are going with the "___walked in and sit down, avoiding blah blah", I'll tip posters who actually initiate an RP with someone else upon entering the tavern.



Court sighed and finished clearing another table of mugs and plates; as she wiped the oak down with a wet towel her bright eyes scanned the tavern over her thin-rimmed glasses. All around her she saw Jack's supporters drinking their ale and conversing with each other. They were losing the war but not by much - behind the tired eyes of her patrons was the fiery conviction and loyalty to their almighty Jack. Morale was high, and she couldn't be any more proud of them on this night.

Across the floor one of the guests took it upon himself to sit at the piano; he began to play an upbeat melody that they all knew well. It was their battle song. To her right a customer flagged her down.

"Be right there," she responded merrily as she picked up the bin of dishes to take back to the bar for cleaning.

[Yandere-San]

There was a slight clinking sound as Court dropped the bin of dishes next to her employee, who was hard at work. Tonight wasn't one of their busiest nights, what with the current battle raging in the streets across the way, but just the few dozen people sitting in the tavern were keeping her busy. Court made a mental note to be sure to give her a bonus - her lover was fighting valiantly for Jack's cause and they hadn't spoken in days; worry lined her face as she meticulously scrubbed and rinsed each dish she had in the sink. The blonde couldn't imagine what it was like to be in her position.

She dried her slightly damp hands with the rag and strutted over to the customer who had waved her down earlier, notepad in hand. Court knew how important it was to act as if there was nothing going on in the outside world, so she plastered her best smile on as she addressed the customer.

"It's good to see you again," she said pleasantly, "You having the usual?"

[ayame_taiushi]

She awkwardly stood there mindlessly chatter on today subject of bunnies and rainbows.

[Yandere-San]

ayame_taiushi

While Court took down the customer's order, she saw the newcomer walk through the door and sort of drift off into a corner. Loner? Not on her watch.

She flipped her book shut when the man was finished ordering and sauntered over to the cloaked woman. "Care for a drink, stranger? First round is on the house."

[ayame_taiushi]

The Court of Owls

While Court took down the customer's order, she saw the newcomer walk through the door and sort of drift off into a corner. Loner? Not on her watch.

She flipped her book shut when the man was finished ordering and sauntered over to the cloaked woman. "Care for a drink, stranger? First round is on the house."

Tipping her hat to the lady. "That's good cause I don't have any coin with me" she said awkwardly not making eye contact.

[Yandere-San]

ayame_taiushi

The blonde woman felt her chest ache for her fellow Jack-o-nite; this war had taken many things from their people, and she understood that times were tough.

"Well why don't you find yourself a place to sit, sweetheart, and I'll fetch you a pitcher of whatever you'd like."

[ayame_taiushi]

The Court of Owls

The blonde woman felt her chest ache for her fellow Jack-o-nite; this war had taken many things from their people, and she understood that times were tough.

"Well why don't you find yourself a place to sit, sweetheart, and I'll fetch you a pitcher of whatever you'd like."

"Oh, don't mind if I do." she said excited walking towards a nice table where her mind could wonder off again.

[Yandere-San]

ayame_taiushi

Her heels clicked against the wooden flooring as Court weaved her way through the sea of chairs to get back to the bar to fill the two orders. She barked an order to one of her employees to hurry up with making the next batch of bread and smoked meat as she poured the man his mug of home-brewed beer with extra hops. For some reason the local men loved hops.

When the glass was full and threatening to spill its foamy contents over the edge, she let go of he tap. Perfect. She then grabbed a ready plate of bread she sliced herself this morning, and then some butter for the patron. He wasn't a healthy eater, but he'll definitely be working it off later when he helps fix the leak in her bedroom as he promised.

Court then thought of the girl and what she might like. A couple moments passed before she settled on a sweet apple ale that was a creation of her own; many of the women liked it because it had the slight aftertaste of alcohol but it was almost like drinking apple cider. Some even liked it hot, but Court left it cold just in case. She then loaded a plate with bread, a couple hard boiled eggs and some jam. It was all she could spare for the penniless girl that sat near the fireplace.

The pianist continued his playing as she made her way back to the regular patron, the music definitely creating a positive mood in her pub. The customer thanked her when she gave him his order, and she went on her way back to the girl.

"I wasn't sure exactly what you wanted, so I just kind of wung it," she admitted sheepishly as she placed down the plate of food and the pitcher of ale, setting a clean mug down next to it, "The ale is sweetened to taste like an apple cider, just so you know. The alcohol is very subtle in this one. Is there anything else I can get you?"

[Yandere-San]

gaia_nitemareleft gaia_crown gaia_nitemareright

Bumps

[Mathew Mii]

*enters the tavern*

[Shapeshifter Loki]

The Court of Owls

A man of average height and a lean, supple build slid stealthily through the door of the tavern, a smug look on his handsome features. Snagging a napkin from a nearby table, the rogue wiped the blood from his dagger and stowed the blade in his boot, then glanced with intelligent eyes about the tavern. True, this was a haven for his faction, but the young god's loyalties were known to change with the winds, and it was better to treat everyone as a possible mark. If there was any wealth to be seized here, he would gladly snatch it from the first unsuspecting fool's pocket (though not, perhaps, until he'd had a drink. Sewing chaos was thirsty work).

He made his way to a corner table; even with the light from the hearth-fire dancing merrily about the tavern, this particular table was still half-hidden in shadow. Perfect.


The man swiftly sat himself down at his empty table and made himself comfortable, eyeing the head barmaid with a keen interest. The woman was a pretty blonde with bright green eyes half-hidden behind her spectacles; she busied about her work with an obvious air of experience. Despite keeping face for her customers, however, the newcomer detected a note of tension in her. He supposed it was natural, with an all-out war going on, that she should be stressed. The man smiled to himself -- a cocky, half-crooked smile -- and waited patiently, hoping to catch the woman's eye.

[white_witch_shara]

The cold chill of the night had the young girl walking quickly to the doors of the tavern. Once reaching the doors, she quickly slipped inside, closing the door behind her. She was covered by a large hooded cape that she quickly pulled off her head, letting her long white hair free from the confines. The tavern was warm just as she had hoped. Shara walked to her favorite table in the building and sat down before searching for the wonderful barkeep.

She saw the woman talking to some girl by the fireplace. "Court!" she called for the woman she had come to know since finding the tavern sometime back. She liked the place and it was like a must be place for tired members of Jack.

[Yandere-San]

Shapeshifter Loki

white_witch_shara

With little to no reply coming from the woman, Court decided to leave her be. She understood how important alone time could be. Out of the corner of her eye she saw a dark figure swiftly take seat aside the fireplace - a common spot for...

Yes, it was him.

A slight, genuine smile met the blonde woman's lips as she met the gaze of the young rouge. They had exchanged few words beyond his drink order over the past few months, but there was an air to him that always felt teasing - a pleasant change to the dark demeanor many of her customers.

She made her way over to him slowly, her heels making the familiar clacking noise against the wooden flooring; for a brief moment she was feeling self conscious at her exposed belly, an excuse for her to show off her new pumpkin navel dangly ring.

"Hey, stranger," she greeted, matching his snarky grin, "What can I get you this evening?"

Just as she was about to flip out her pad of paper, she heard a very familiar woman's voice call her name from across the floor; her head whipped around and she broke out into a full, wide smile as she saw her dear friend wave at her. Court returned the wave and held up two fingers, asking to give her a couple minutes before going over to greet Shara.

[kikioblack]

A young women staggers in, covered in dust, brushing off her jacket and hanging it on a hook near by. Energy drained from the battle that took place earlier that day, but still full of spirit ready for the next wave of the fight. She headed to a the back of the tavern near the nicely pained windows.

She took off her hat, setting down on the table, lean backed in the chair and gave a sigh.

[Fragment of the past]

Irritus' chains rattled somewhat as he moved , large amounts of blood dried on himself from many of the battles going on as of recent. He walked in, looking around with his one eye, seeing all of the odd people sitting around in this particular bar, seeing as most of them were of his own faction he relaxed some what. with this realization, he continued his way in, not bothering the woman who was currently taking orders and cleaning some messes . He sat in a less crowded area , and relaxed, dropping his head back over the back of the seat.