Who: Shades Darker staff and adjacent! What: Staff mingle! When: ALL MONTH WHY NOT Where: Shades Darker probably Warning(s): Probably some chatting about sex & sex work
(GENERAL OPEN POST! Party style, do what you like, tag around, have a good time.)
I'm glad to hear that it wasn't too bad, at least.
[Soon the drink is served up, and Venom marks down the start of what could be a tab. These registers are far different than the basic ones he's seen back home. Very high tech with no magic, and it kind of weirds him out. It's mostly the touch screens.]
Slow. Had two guests share a bottle of wine but not much else. I hope it picks up soon, or else I might have to make another pot of tea.
[He takes a sip from a tea cup he's keeping behind the counter.]
How's your night been, other than the taste issue?
Hehe, hey, I can't judge too much. I only clean up so well now because of work.
[ He takes it in thanks and lifts it in the air with a silent 'cheers' before taking a few long drinks from his glass. Gin's nice. It burns a little but the water masks most of the taste of it. It makes it easy to down. ]
Ahh, it'll pick up later. For a place like this, people will come out later when they won't be seen by someone they know, right?
[ He shrugs his broad shoulders. He's still perky with a little grin. ]
Fine! I mean, I can't complain. This place is nicer than most places I've seen, so there's not a lot of fights or anything that might interrupt my work.
I hope you're right. These places do like to welcome those who operate best in peak darkness.
[Probably why he feels more at home here compared to being a guard or working elsewhere. It's like working in the light while having the shadow's comfort.]
This really is very nice. Our guards are friendly, and so are the models. The guests aren't as rowdy as I expected, either.
Would you like another gin? Or would you prefer something different?
Yeah... I don't know why. It's supposed to be a fun place for people, right? So why wreck the mood?
[ A jolly guy like him can't make sense of it. He only gets sour when people make him sour on purpose... or shove disgusting food under his nose. Otherwise, he'd rather spend his time working or enjoying himself. That's how he learned to live in his own harsh environment. ]
I shouldn't drink too much since I'm workin', so just a water's good. Thanks!
And if anyone does try to ruin the fun, that's what our security force is for.
[Venom can take care of himself and the models as needed, but he doesn't want to take work away from their guards. He pours his new friend a large water and serves it up with a lemon wedge.]
Here you go. I'll keep your tab open in case of any after shift refreshments.
Yep, that's true. And I can lend a hand if they need it. I'm pretty good at throwing a punch.
[ He's not good at much else: Fighting, fucking, reaching high shelves and being a good big brother type. That's about his skill set overall. At least he knows how to use those skills to keep moving forward. ]
Hehe, thanks, man. I'll probably need it. Hey, do they let you have free drinks since you're the guy servin' or do you not get that perk? I always wondered about it.
Mm, it's a rough city. It's pretty big and it's split between people who've got cash and people sucking dirt off the sidewalk to stay alive, if you catch my drift. It's not an easy place to live, but it's what we've got so we make it work.
[ From the simplicity of his tone, it's clear he's accepted his 'home'. It's easier to live with when he knows they don't have to go back there. ]
Yea, yea, me too, but you gotta learn to take it before they pull it away again. No point in missing out.
You're in a brand new place. Ya might as well, right?
[ He flashes a bright grin as he rests his elbow on the counter. There's so much freedom to do the things he's always wanted to. He doesn't see a problem with others doing the same. ]
You never know when it's all gonna go to hell again.
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[Soon the drink is served up, and Venom marks down the start of what could be a tab. These registers are far different than the basic ones he's seen back home. Very high tech with no magic, and it kind of weirds him out. It's mostly the touch screens.]
Slow. Had two guests share a bottle of wine but not much else. I hope it picks up soon, or else I might have to make another pot of tea.
[He takes a sip from a tea cup he's keeping behind the counter.]
How's your night been, other than the taste issue?
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[ He takes it in thanks and lifts it in the air with a silent 'cheers' before taking a few long drinks from his glass. Gin's nice. It burns a little but the water masks most of the taste of it. It makes it easy to down. ]
Ahh, it'll pick up later. For a place like this, people will come out later when they won't be seen by someone they know, right?
[ He shrugs his broad shoulders. He's still perky with a little grin. ]
Fine! I mean, I can't complain. This place is nicer than most places I've seen, so there's not a lot of fights or anything that might interrupt my work.
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[Probably why he feels more at home here compared to being a guard or working elsewhere. It's like working in the light while having the shadow's comfort.]
This really is very nice. Our guards are friendly, and so are the models. The guests aren't as rowdy as I expected, either.
Would you like another gin? Or would you prefer something different?
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[ A jolly guy like him can't make sense of it. He only gets sour when people make him sour on purpose... or shove disgusting food under his nose. Otherwise, he'd rather spend his time working or enjoying himself. That's how he learned to live in his own harsh environment. ]
I shouldn't drink too much since I'm workin', so just a water's good. Thanks!
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[Venom can take care of himself and the models as needed, but he doesn't want to take work away from their guards. He pours his new friend a large water and serves it up with a lemon wedge.]
Here you go. I'll keep your tab open in case of any after shift refreshments.
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[ He's not good at much else: Fighting, fucking, reaching high shelves and being a good big brother type. That's about his skill set overall. At least he knows how to use those skills to keep moving forward. ]
Hehe, thanks, man. I'll probably need it. Hey, do they let you have free drinks since you're the guy servin' or do you not get that perk? I always wondered about it.
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[He's not the type of guy to partake in booze while on the job. He wants to keep his senses sharp, so lots of tea and water it is.]
I'll have to ask at the end of my shift. Perhaps they'll let me indulge in a free drink then.
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[ When did people not get into fights on Mars? ]
You should! Treat yourself for workin' so hard. No one could blame you for taking them up on their generosity.
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[He asks while refilling his co-worker's water glass.]
Ah... I'm not sure if I should, but then again, I'm not used to anyone being generous with me until I came here.
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[ From the simplicity of his tone, it's clear he's accepted his 'home'. It's easier to live with when he knows they don't have to go back there. ]
Yea, yea, me too, but you gotta learn to take it before they pull it away again. No point in missing out.
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Missing out... I've done quite a bit of that in my time. Perhaps I should at least try.
[There you go, Venom. Live a little. It's okay to be human now and then.]
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[ He flashes a bright grin as he rests his elbow on the counter. There's so much freedom to do the things he's always wanted to. He doesn't see a problem with others doing the same. ]
You never know when it's all gonna go to hell again.
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Right. I may as well indulge while I can.
[He's not the indulgent type but his co-worker's brought up some good points. It's okay to be human now and then, Venom.]