Burning Skies Saloon

[Connor Mc.]

*Connor raises an eyebrow*

"Well, I guess, I already knew how easy it was to shoot down a plane, considering a lot of pirates in the Burren use them, and how many times I've been to that Hellhole. It's easier to see an airship out there, but when they have their planes landed somewhere on the ground you don't see them until it's to late."

*He pauses again and turns to Ny-Lee*

"I'll have a shot of whisky, and keep em' comin'"

*He turns back to Skyraider*

"I dunno, I wasn't made for planes I'll tell you that, they seem useless to me, nothing more than just moving targets"

[Skyraider]

*In response to Connor's comment about planes*

"Planes should be used for recon, exploration, and quick attacks. But of course EVERYONE misuses them, sending against airships, which is basically sending their pilots on a suicide mission. I am more of a plane person myself, although I can command airships as well."

[Connor Mc.]

*Connor shrugs*

"What ever floats your boat"

*He looks over the bar*

"Any time now on that whisky!"

[BdrLineAzn]

*Ny-Lee rolls her eyes at Connor as she goes back to get the drink*
*Then a small devious idea comes to her*
*Instead of bring out regular whisky, Ny goes and brings out some White Steam Whiskey*

*Roland notices the pungent smell that is notorious of the WSW*
*He sees Ny-Lee with a bottle, and goes over to her and in a low tone*
"Um dear, what are you doing with the White Steam?"

"Oh Connor asked for some whiskey and its what he wants so... *holds out the bottle* whiskey"

*Before Roland can protest, Ny-Lee is already heading over to Connor's table with the bottle and mug*
*To him*
"Sorry i couldn't find some shot glasses, but here's a mug of whiskey. And i recommend to drink it in one go."

*She leaves the table with a mischievousness grin*

*BdrLine to Skyradier*
"Looks like you are more of a planes person, don't i remember you or maybe Sunderland say that you crashed into Zill's ship one time. Oh and Sky i should warn you, the engine is a modified squid engine so it will have the thrust power, but i haven't tested it out fully so be warned"

(OOC: Connor, if you drink the WSW in one go, your face will turn red, steam will come out of your ears, and you will blackout. If sips, still red face and steam, but no blackout enjoy )

[Connor Mc.]

*Connor sniffs the drink*

"Hmph, smells a little funny..familiar even, oh well, down the hatch as they say"

*Connor pours the WSW into the mug*

Down the hatch

*He drinks half the mug in one go, immediately his lower lip starts to quiver and he drops the mug on the ground, it smashes into a bunch of small pieces, his face gets really red and his eyes roll into the back of his head as he blacks out*

[Skyraider]

*Sky see's Connor black and responds*

"And that's why I don't take drinks from anyone."

*To Bdrline*

"I am not so worried about the speed, because it will have weapons and rockets on it, and maybe even a rear facing gunner. And I am willing to take the risk of it exploding in my face."

[Connor Mc.]

*Connor still lies there on the ground mumbling to himself*

"No..I..I'm..sorry"

[Honeybadger]

-- Poker Club --

*The last card is flipped over, Ace of spade*

*Riggs smirks and revealed he has a straight and starts to go for the chip pile*

*Honeybadger, who is gritting his teeth looks over to Jibbs who is staring blankly at his cards*

*Riggs smiles* Riggs: "Sorry boys, can't win them all"

*Jibbs grabs Riggs hand as he reaches for the pile and starts to smile from ear to ear. Riggs goes pale*

*Honeybadger leans in. Now staring in suspense*

Honeybadger: No fucking way...

*Jibbs slams his hand down on the table revealing his Royal Flush*

*Everyone in the room, including Honeybadger and the waiters jaw drop to the floor*

*The waiter stumbles on his words, still amazed*

Waiter: "The winner... Is Mr... Jibbs."

Honeybadger and Jibbs: Get fucked.

*Riggs is now furious, but shifts into a sly smile*

Riggs: "Good game gentlemen, but did you really think I would fall for that?"

*Riggs claps and three goons come into the room holding guns and stand Honeybadger and Jibbs up from their seats, Riggs stands up and gestures the third goon to come over. Only this time He had a woman at gun point, Melissa.*

Honeybadger: You son of a bitch!

*He tried to get to her but was quickly brought back by the aggressive henchman*

Riggs: "We finally meet Trinity"

*Honeybadger grits his teeth*

Honeybadger: "Where did you hear that name?"

*Riggs walks over to Melissa and caresses her face*

Riggs: "And you... "Melissa," or should I say, Sarah..."

*She squints at him angrily*

Honeybadger: "What do you want dog..."

*Riggs laughs*

Riggs: "I'm in the presence of the legendary Trinity. I want a rematch."

Honeybadger: "Then deal the cards."

*Riggs laughs hard and unholsters his pistol*

Riggs: "I don't like the amount of people here right now. I'd prefer it to be you and me but security is everything here."

*Riggs takes aim with his pistol at the waiter hiding in the corner scared as shit*

Waiter: NO! PLEA-

*The waiter was cut off by the sound of gun fire. He slumped down from the wall, and bled out shortly after*

Jibbs: Oh fuck, oh fuck, oh fuck

*Honeybadger winces at the waiter and then is flushed with despair as Riggs took aim at Jibbs, and fired a round into his chest, Jibbs flew back a short way until he landed slumped over on the wall*

Riggs: "Now, I never liked poker, but I always loved the Barons. Crazy folks they are, they even originated a game named 'one in the chamber'."

Honeybadger: "I haven't got all day dog..."

*Honeybadger was lowered into his chair, Riggs took out three rounds from his pistol including the rounds he fired off and put it in the center of the table then leaned back in his chair*

Riggs: "Let's see which one of us is more lucky, would you do me the honors?"

*Honeybadger picks up the gun and brings it to his head, click. Nothing. Riggs does the same, click, Honeybadger now has the gun*

Honeybadger: *Sigh* "I guess it's time for plan B..."

[BdrLineAzn]

*Roland sees Connor blacking out, he sighs and to BdrLine*
"BdrLineAzn, you think you can move him to the couch?"

*BdrLine finishes his Hellfire and moves to Connor*
"Already on it."

*BdrLine goes and lifts Connor and drags him to the couch, once he sets him, BdrLine goes back to the bar.*
*To Sky*
"Well alright, I'll have one of my workers transport it to your airfield."

*Ny-Lee is chuckling at the sight Connor is in*
"Thats for making me rush"

BdrLine hears bhis sister and turns to her*
"Really Ny? I mean he is new to the place, at least give him some warning."

*Ny-Lee puts her hands up in defense*
"Hey he wanted whiskey, so i gave him one. At least its not a Wild Wind Ale... unless you want another one hmm"

*BdrLine quickly looks away at a random corner of the Saloon*
"Oh no, ahh a Hellfire will do just fine" *he says nervously*

[Connor Mc.]

*Connors words become more coherent*

"Why...you...you.."

*He manages to almost regain his footing after slipping off the couch*

"You..BITCH...I CAN'T SEE...AGHHH MY HEAD"

*He clutches his head as the whole bar turns to watch*

"I gave you everything! I can't protect you"

*He stands up with his eyes crossed un able to see, he sways as he tries to balance himself*

"I CANT LET THEM TAKE YOU"

*He reaches in his duster pocket and pulls out a pistol, the whole room jumps back and a few other guys stand up*

"DON'T LEAVE ME"

*as he begins to pull the trigger he passes out again, this time for a good 10 minutes*

(OOC:I hope that was horribly confusing and awful...JIBBS NOOOO)

[Skyraider]

*After seeing Connor freak out*

"Well did that drink work better than intended Ny-Lee? He could have killed someone."

[Yiski]

--NARRATOR--

Zill and Jun'ko make their way back upstairs. Neither of the two were feeling well, or at least not well enough to make to back to Then It Was Fixed Again. Yiski was still fast asleep in the back.

The remainder of the night was relatively uneventful aside from Connor's experience with White Steam Whiskey.

As the patrons began leaving for the night, Roland felt a sharp pain on his ankle. Ny-Lee sees Roland wince in pain and rushes to him and helps him on to the couch.

"Good grief, I thought my ankle would be better by now." Roland sees the look of concern on his fiance's face. "I am fine darling, just some passing pain."

Ny-Lee wasn't buying it.

"If you think I'm going to leave you in your condition, then you clearly underestimate how much I worry." Ny-Lee turns to her brother. "BdrLine, I'm staying here the night. I doubt Roland could make his way upstairs."

BdrLine looks at the couple and inspects his thoughts.

"Well, they said they didn't do anything last time she stayed over. Plus, Roland does look pretty hurt." "Alright, I'm going to head back with Sky to work on his engines."

Eventually, all the patrons left the saloon and Roland was stuck watching Ny-Lee close. He mentally sighs to the fact he has been hiding more pain from his ankle than he lets on.

"I really need to see Oliver tomorrow."

Eventually, Ny-Lee has the saloon closed and she helps Roland upstairs. Once in the room, Ny-Lee inspects Roland's ankle. It's badly swollen.

"Roland! How have you managed to walk on this all day?"

"Well..."

Ny-Lee shakes her head and stares at Roland.

"I am sorry darling, but I did not want to alarm you. I do plan on seeing Oliver tomorrow."

"Good because I'm coming with you." *sigh* "Let's get some sleep."


-Meanwhile-

Honeybadger's poker night seemed to go from bad to worse, guns were drawn and a few shots were already fired. The room was in a panic with a few other guest fleeing. He was easily staring down a handful of people, but didn't care. He slowly pulled his trigger until...

*BANG*

"By the order of the Anvalan council, you are all under arrest for unauthorized gambling and reckless discharging of weapons! Either you surrender, or we will open fire!"

The group turned to see themselves against a wall of Guards all holding repeating rifles.

Honeybadger and the group drop their weapons.

"Good to see you savages have some sense."

The poker night ended with Honeybadger and others in an Anvalan cell.

--NARRATOR END--

--END OF DAY 64--

[Yiski]

--START OF DAY 65--

--NARRATOR--

Honeybadger was stuck in jail overnight. By morning, he got little sleep. Sleeping on a wooden cot with no cushion isn't comfortable. He paces his cell for a moment until a guard shows up and opens his cell.

"You're free to go. Witnesses say you were defending yourself and I don't want to process you for unauthorized gambling."

Connor wakes up the next day finding himself in a local infirmary. Last night's drink didn't do him any favors. Connor sees a nurse walking in.

"Ah, I see you're awake now. We've taken care of your symptoms and you should be good to leave in a few hours."

"How'd I get here?"

"A few Burning Skies patrons brought you here. Once we realized you were there, it was easy treating you."

Connor lets out a sigh of relief.

"Let's stick to local drinks."

At the saloon, Yiski wakes up and gives a large yawn. He feels refreshed from his long sleep. He leaves his room and starts checking all the equipment and starts up his still to make up for the taint loss.

Meanwhile, Roland and Ny-Lee wake up and they look at his ankle. The swelling hasn't gone down. Ny-Lee helps her fiance downstairs where they see Yiski getting ready to open.

"Morning you two how... skies Roland how the hell did your ankle get like that?!"

"Well, I am not sure either, but Ny-Lee and I are heading to Oliver's for him to look at it."

"Good idea. Give me a second, your crutches are sitting here in the back."

Yiski hands Roland the crutches. Yiski has a look of concern.

"Don't worry Yiski, I'll make sure Roland will be fine."

Yiski nods and the two head off. He then looks upstairs.

"Guess Zill and Jun are still out of it."

--NARRATOR END--

[RearAdmiralZill]

Zill wakes up with a jump. A strange dream was to blame, but he simply tossed it aside as random. The jump woke Jun'ko, and she looked at Zill.
"You ok?"

"Yea just a new dream. Nothing to worry over for once."

She gives him a stare, but then just leans in to kiss him. Once done, she looks him over.
"You do look much better than yesterday."

"You too, though you look good all the time."

"Oh please, we looked like drunken raiders yesterday and you know it. You were sleeping on the bar half the night." *She chuckles.*

"I guess. Either way im headed downstairs. You comin'?"

"Ill be down in a few. Might as well try to look less raider-like today."

Zill gets on his clothes, wraps the bandana on his face, and hangs his goggles on his neck. He gets halfway down the stairs before missing one and falling down to the bottom. Yiski and the kids were there to pick him up.
"By the Skies Zill, you are a literal train-wreck."

"Yea yea. Funny thing is im feeling better today."

Zill grabs at his torso.
"That fall didnt help my healing though..."

"Well Roland is about to head to Oliver's to get his ankle looked at."

Zill sees the grapefruit sized swelling and whistles.
"Well that looks painful. Tell him ill foot the bill for his services." (OOC: Oh puns...)

"You dont have to do that Zill. Ny here plans to come with and......"

"No buts Roland. You act like money is a problem for me." *He smirks.*

[Honeybadger]

(OOC: Yiski please void the ending you wrote, it makes no sence)

*Honeybadger is walking down the street followed by Sarah and Jibbs*

Sarah: "Did we really have to spend the night in an alleyway?"

*Jibbs nods*

Jibbs: "Yeah, why couldn't we have spent the night at the club again?"

*Honeybadger shoots an annoyed look at Jibbs*

Honeybadger: "You really think they would let us spend another night after what we did?"

*Jibbs thinks for a moment*

Jibbs: "They probably would have killed us in our sleep... Good point."

Honeybadger: "Besides, the saloon is right over here."

*Honeybadger and his two followers enter the saloon exhausted*

Honeybadger: "Good Morning Yiski!"