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Burning Skies Saloon
Honeybadger:
-- Concert Ship --
*Honeybadger picks up the mic slightly worn out*
Honeybadger: "Thank you everyone for listening. Tell your friends about the new wave!"
*Honeybadger approaches Dylan as the remaining crowd disperses*
Honeybadger: "We should do this more often."
Dylan: "Whenever you like. Oh yeah, if we are a band, we should have a name."
*Honeybadger thinks for a second*
Honeybadger: "I'll get back to you on that. For now, lets check if the saloon is open."
(OOC: Is the saloon open? I can't tell anymore.)
BdrLineAzn:
--Saloon--
Ny-Lee thinks for a minute. She then turns to Lauren.
"I may have just have a thing, but we have to involve Roland in it as well. But tonight, I will try to convince Roland to tell Yiski to have a day to themselves tomorrow, like a guy to guy bonding or something. You and me then 'watch' the saloon for the day, but we will go out and get some things to help between you and Yiski. What I'm saying, we convert the saloon for a one night dinner for the two of you."
Yiski:
--NARRATOR--
Lauren gets up and gives Ny-Lee a hug. It catches Ny-Lee off, but soon she's returning the gesture.
"Thank you. It's nice getting to know you Ny-Lee."
"Well, if you stay, I'll soon be your unofficial niece-in-law."
"Oh right, you and Roland are getting married! With everything that's happened in his life, I'm glad he's found someone to be happy with."
"Yes... I believe you know what happened to his..."
"I do. I still remember the two days we lost Micheal and Maria. But I'm glad Roland's turned out the way he has. I suppose Yiski makes a better father figure than I thought."
Ny-Lee chuckles at the statement. It was true. It was hard at first glance to believe Yiski being a good parent, but Yiski did managed given the circumstances.
Eventually the two girls talked the night away. When they realized how late it was, they shared a laugh and decided to call it a night. Ny-Lee went upstairs first and when she walked in her room, she saw a sleeping Roland. Yesterday's Festival still wearing on him. Ny-Lee giggled and slipped in right next to him.
Lauren went to go check up on Yiski. He was still awake.
"You're not going to bed?"
"Can't. Gotta make sure the stills don't blow up and take the district with it."
"You think you'll be open tomorrow?"
"Probably not. While my brews will be done by morning, the usual distributor won't make enough till end of tomorrow. They say technical issues, I call it laziness."
"You want any company?"
"I'm good. You should get some rest though."
Even though Lauren and Ny-Lee had plans set for tomorrow, Lauren still wanted to see how much Yiski will yield. Turns out... very little. Not in the condition to press any further, Lauren bids Yiski goodnight and heads upstairs.
The trick for tomorrow: How to get Yiski out of the saloon for a full day?
Lauren doesn't realize, but it'll actually be easy with some issues.
--NARRATOR END--
--END OF DAY 80--
Yiski:
--START OF DAY 81--
--NARRATOR--
Ny-Lee woke up before the sunrise arrived. Under a working assumption, if one wakes up early, the other does too. This meant Roland was also up before sunrise. He gave a quick yawn which was meet by a kiss by his future wife.
"Good morning love."
"Morning darling."
"Why are we up so early?"
Before Ny-Lee could answer, there was a knock at the door. Ny-Lee opens it and in the doorway was Lauren. The two ladies then looked at Roland who tilted in head in part confusion and part sleepiness.
"Darling, could you do us a favor?"
Ny-Lee then explained to Roland what she and Lauren had planned for Yiski and needed his help to get Yiski out of the saloon until the evening.
"Do you think you can manage darling?"
"I think I have an idea of what I am going to do."
All three of them went downstairs and to their surprise (or not), they noticed steam coming from the back. The small group peeked in and saw Yiski already up working on the stills. Yiski turns and notices them.
"Up early aren't we?"
Roland responds.
"Did you get any sleep last night?"
"Of course I did. Got a few hours. Woke up early to get all these fresh brews into the barrels. Should take an hour or two."
Without asking, the three tenants went in and started helping with filling the barrels. Yiski was going to protest, but the lack of sleep made sure Yiski couldn't. It takes thirty minutes to complete the task. Yiski gives a yawn.
"Thanks for the assist."
Yiski takes a deep breath and immediately realizes he has yet to shower. Everyone else also takes pause and realize they're in the same position. An hour and a few gallons of water later, the four reconvene at the main floor. Roland turns to Yiski.
"So are we staying closed today?"
"Yup. I don't like openin' when I don't have everythin' in stock, why?"
"I was hoping you could give me a few lessons in rifle training."
"Well, usually I'd be happy with just your pistol trainin'... but considering how much trouble seems to follow us around, it's probably a good idea. When do you want to start?"
"Today."
Yiski puts his hand up to chin and thinks. He then nods.
"Alright, let's go. You ladies good for the day?"
Lauren and Ny-Lee look at each other then together at Yiski and chuckle. Yiski then gives a look of mild confusion. Lauren speaks.
"Yes, Ny-Lee and I have some plans."
Yiski shrugs it off and he and Roland head out for the Academy. Lauren and Ny-Lee made sure the two were well out of sight of the saloon before the girls close up and head to the markets to gather materials and ingredients.
--NARRATOR END--
BdrLineAzn:
--Docks--
The sun is already up and both Liu and BdrLine are down in his kitchen eating breakfast. A sudden knock comes from the door and John's voice can be heard.
"BdrLine, open it. Do you know what today is?"
Both Liu and Bdralne look at each other with a confused face.
"Azn, do you know what he is talking about?"
"I don't know, let me just go and check."
He gets up from his seat and goes to the door. Once open, he sees the usual three people in his group surrounding his front door.
"Umm, can I help you guys?"
Tommy comes forward and pokes his head in.
"Sorry to intrude Mrs. Zhao, but can we take your son?"
"Be my guest, he needs to get out since yesterday"
"Mother!"
Liu chuckles as she continues eating. But BdrLne follows the three out the door outside.
"Ok, what is it that is so important."
The three of them just look at BdrLine. Allen to him.
"Don't tell me you forgot."
"Forget what?"
"Today is the Anvalan Boxing Championship. Winner goes on to Cathedral to fight the reigning champ"
BdrLine eyes goes wide as he start to remember.
"Holy smokes, how the flak did I forget?!?"
"Yeah we know. Come on, we already bought the tickets. We need to get to the stadium in the Center before the line gets long."
All four starts to head towards the Center, until BdrLine stops and to them.
"Wait, doesnt the main event start later in the evening?"
Tommy.
"Yeah."
"Then why are we going this early?"
"To see the other fights, and to get better seats"
"Well alright, let's go then."
The four the continue on their way again.
--Market--
Lauren and Ny-Lee arrives to the Market, since the day was still early, not that many people are wandering about and shop and stalls are still opening.
Ny-Lee leads them both to an open shop that supplies dining ware. There, Ny-Lee picks out fine china plates and sterling silverware. As they head out the store, Ny-Lee does a checklist.
"Ok dining materials, check. Next, hmm candles for lighting? And finally ingredients for the dinner. Lauren, you know what would be special for the both of you?"
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