Welcome to Gaia! ::

*Nikki looked over at the man trying to decide if he wanted sake or if he was asking if they had it. She gives up and walks over smiling softly to him. Perhaps she could get a bit of politeness out of him instead of him barking orders.*

"Can I help you sir?"

"Hmm..."

*Nikki reaches over the bar and taps the man on the shoulder lightly.*

"Hey?"

Finally tiring of sitting outside Red stood up and stretched before creeping back into the tavern. Although she was still uncomfortable with all the new faces, she knew she couldn't stay out there forever.

She had thought about sneaking in through her window which ws still open, but she didn't feel like locking herself in for the rest of the night . Even though that may be the most prudent thing to do considering she was in hiding, but it didn't seem like the most fun thing to do either.

So taking yet another risk she walked over to the bar and took a seat.

((Hey! I am only a night owl because I can't make posts during the day, Gaia is blocked at work or I assure you that I would be 4 times more attentive to posts but as it stands, I just can't make posts until after 5. Sometimes I post in the mornings though.))

*As soon as you approach the bar, Aykon's face lights up, it is obvious that he is happy to see you visiting here.*

Hello Nisso! I am glad you came over. If you are feeling uncomfortable then let me know, that is the last thing I want to do! Is there something from the bar that I might get you?

*Aykon smiles and looks quite earnest at his request*
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*Aykon is obviously happy to hear this and smiles to you*

Sure! No rush, the more important thing is that you are here and willing to do it in the first place. That makes a big difference in my books! If I can help let me know.

*Glances around the room and takes note of the various people that are here*

Yes indeed, it seems like there are lots of old faces and a few new ones, something about this place just keeps people coming back...I know it isn't the owner!

*Aykon chuckles at his own detachment from the success of the place, he was happy to just run it, much less have so many friends and faces around*

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((*Bows graciously* Sumimaisen! Ok, so long as we can keep on the same page we might just do alright with this!))



*Aykon nods his head to you as he meets your auspicious eyebrow*

Well, if it isn't bad news then that means it is good news...right? *smile* Is this something to discuss here or do you wish to discuss it in private?

*Aykon patiently awaits a reply*

((**raises hand** Um...anou...I can't be a night owl, I have to be up at 6:15 AM every morning...I generally stay up until about midnight but try for 11 if I can...not exactly night owl in my definition.))

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*Aykon laughs at Bengal's simplistic request and with Nikki's constant attempt to make sense out of a sober Bengal*

Good morning Bengal! Glad to see you could make it! And luck for you, one of the old bartenders here actually brought a lot of it with him. I can get you some sake!

*At this Aykon bows a moment and dissappears through a door behind the shelf of alcohol, if one were to follow they would see him pass by several empty barrels of different types and past several wood crates of all manner of alcoholic beverages and then finally pass just to the right of the freezer. He finds a large barrel with some strange writing on it*

*he produces a clay decanter from a shelf near this, pours a decanter full of the liquid in the strange barrel and then walks toward the front, grabbing a small clay cup in the process. He arrives back in front of Bengal*

Here it is sir, one moment while I fire this up for you!

*Aykon now takes the clay pot to a bunson burner looking item and pours the tan, inky liquid into a pot, he lights the burner, waits a few moments then empties it back into the pot. He then approaches Bengal with the liquid that has been warmed a little above room temperature and places it in front of him*

There you are my friend! A nice flask of nihonshu!
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*Aykon seemed even more happy that yet another wayward person has made their way to the bar, he smiles happily to Red*

Hey there Spike! Glad you could join the fun! I hope I don't come off as overly rude, I am just trying to practice my system of extreme kindness...please excuse me if I seem overbearing.

*Nods to you and then winks slightly*

Now that you are at the bar can I interest you in something to drink? Odds are if you have a favorite alcohol I can make an appealing drink with it. If I have it of course.

((Today is an exception, I had college tonight and I USED to be here full time on Mondays but for some reason the internet has been screwed at college so this is the time I have when I get back))

*Aykon is a bit saddened at the obvious distrust for him that Nisso displayed, he knew something was not right but couldn't put his finger on it*

Something hot? Sure! I can do that...one moment.

*He then leaves your area of the bar and walks to the back of the bar and approaches a large kettle. He produces a ceramic glass and fills it with a greenish white liquid and then sets the cup on the bunson burner type device he was using for the Sake and makes the internals bubble slightly and a calm steam begins rolling off of the liquid.*

*he takes the glass over to where you are and gently sets it down, the scent of the clean and crisp herbs lightly flow up to Nisso's nose and seem to harken to a time when she would have remembered the man*

Here you go Nisso, Green Tea, you always liked this when you came in...said it reminded you of old times...whatever those might be to you now. I hope you like it.

*At this Aykon nods and steps back, giving Nisso her space*

Red eyes the man with the silly hat and her eyes go wide as she notices he's the on that Ksi had been sparring with earlier. Trying not to get his attention she sizes him up quickly, wondering how much he might end up being.

She was in the middle of her investigation when Aykon got her attention.

Well Aykon hate to break it to ya, but you might be scaring people with to much kindness.

Smiling to herself she yawns and leans against the bar more.

I think I might just take a glass of water if that's alright.

((That's fine, you got some RP in))

*Aykon smiles at this simple statement of pleasure*

I am glad you feel that way, sometimes the simplest things can make the more difficult things easier to deal with. I can keep your glass full if it will help you feel more at home.

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*Aykon chuckles heartily at this statement and just shakes his head*

Well, to be honest Spike, I could think of much worse ways to scare someone. A little kindness goes a long way and a lot of kindness goes even further. You are one of the only people who doesn't seem to like my kindness...what I have done to earn this I don't know but it won't change how I feel.

*Aykon nods at the request and goes over to the large water barrel along the edge of the bar, grabs a cold glass out of the freezer, drops some ice cubes in it, and fills it up with the crystal clear water of the mountain spring and places the glass on the counter, the sound of ice pieces clanking against each other is the extent of the noise made*

Here you go! Best water around!

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*Aykon nods to the man who has just entered and smiles at him before chiming in his favorite phrase and when he does it sounds so genuine one could not question it*

Hello sir! Welcome to the DarkSeas Harbor Inn and Tavern! Can I help you?

((Sorry, no bar maids man, not enough people working yet))

*laughs at Aykon's words*

"Of course everyone comes for you! You made this place and without you it wouldn't be the same. Honestly I don't think that many people would come back if you weren't here."

*turns in her barstool to face the crowd. She saw Nisso jump when spoken too and seemed completely out of sorts. Everyone else was going about their business.*

"Aykon if you need my help down here right now, I'm willing to assist before going to clean up the hospital.