Mun needs a refresher~

[thetruehistorian]

[It's cold out, but the blaze roaring in the firepit of this cozy tavern more than compensates. This particular tavern is furnished with plump couches and coffee tables on the second floor balcony; a bar, a few dining tables, and an open space for dancing in front of a small stage (generically set for any band they might convince to play) on the ground floor. Robin's curled up in the corner of one of the couches, watching the people down below. She's midway through her first tankard- still- and while she may or may not have arrived with company, she is currently alone. Feel free to chat her up, get in a barfight downstairs, get smashed on cheap booze and hot wings, whatever! Open world, open log, go crazy!]

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[thetruehistorian]

Indeed. They're sure to pull through.

[She takes a short drink from her tankard, sets it next to the other on the table.]

So, do you have accomplices tonight, or am I lucky enough to be your sole source of entertainment?

[onewassilver]

'Source of entertainment', pah, don't be so silly, m'dear. You're much more than entertainment you know -- an intelligent woman like yourself is more of a conversational partner, or even better. An intellectual equal. It's been so long since I've had one of those. [ mock siiiiighs and then gives a small laugh. ] However, yes, you are the only person in this room to have my attention all to themselves. Don't let it go to your head though, m'dear, getting a big head is the way to a downfall. [ tease tease. ]

[thetruehistorian]

[Well, he DID hang out on an island with Luffy for a year and a half... That IS a long time to go without intelligent conversation.]

Oh, you haven't been back to Shakky's bar then? [That chick is twice as smart as you. And have a wink. Robin teases back.]

[onewassilver]

Oh no, I have. She simply kicked me out right after. Said I was to loud and whiny for her tastes. [ siiiighs, idk if he's joking or not. ] A beautiful woman with a sharp tongue, the way to my heart. [ ray, stop flirting with the woman that's half your age. ]

[thetruehistorian]

[That elicits a genuine laugh from Robin. Clearly, you still haven't paid your bill from over two years ago.]

Some things never change, hm? [Picks up her mug] A toast, to endurance.

[onewassilver]

[ perhaps, but he did offer to pay her with his body... ]

Only good things are meant to last, aye?

[ ...and then he's kinda. shrinking into himself mentally. wow. way to depress yourself ray. He's keeping that smile on his face and toasts. ]

Here here.

[thetruehistorian]

[A moment of quiet remembrance is almost a must when you run into Robin. Don't worry, I'm sure she'll think of something to cheer him up.]

Now, then. How about we have a race, you and I? [She switches to the fresh mug, to be fair.]

First to the bottom gets to choose between a drinking game or continued conversation. Agreed?

[onewassilver]

Oh my, are you sure you can handle this? [ oooh, challenging him to see who can get drunker faster is always fun. Bwahahah. ] But all right. On the count of three, aye?

[thetruehistorian]

I think you'll find I can handle you suitably enough. [Her smile is oh so inviting.]

One... [It's all about the anticipation, after all.]

[onewassilver]

[ he's chuckling and nodding away. Hand ready on his tankard as his eyes glittered and a coy smile on his face. ]

Three. [ screw the rules, ray's gonn' get drunk! ]

[thetruehistorian]

[Robin expected something like this- and so she had her drink to her lips almost in the same instant Ray did. Doing her best to win a contest or not, though, Robin's still a lady, and finds dribbling booze down the sides of her mouth distasteful. Ray will almost certainly win.]

[onewassilver]

[ Ray's actually going to let the lady win. Mostly because Ray is a ~gentleman~. ]

[thetruehistorian]

[Well, then. Robin takes her time setting the tankard back on the table.]

I suspect one of us was holding back.

[And she leans in towards his ear with a wicked grin.]

Though I'm sure you have your reasons. Let's play a game, shall we?