Entrepreneurship

[63rd_shockwave]

McDaniel's-NOW OPENING

The sign hangs over a building that's been under some work recently-and its renovations have just completed!

It's not a big place. The bar has no tables, unlike the larger places on the Macross and Star Rose. Still, it's far better than drinking in the commissary, and doesn't require a long drive or a teleporter trip. A TV hangs on one wall, and behind the bar there is a vast array of various kinds of alcohol. There's a small menu on a stand-up chalkboard, which would be easier to read if Sarah wasn't in the middle of writing it.

Comments

[63rd_shockwave]

Yep! I spend most of my time lying about around here, figured I might as well start making some money while I'm at it.

[jianai]

Ah, commerce. The base of human civilization and progress! Well, one of the bases anyway.

I must say, you are a pragmatic person.

[63rd_shockwave]

Thanks. Besides, I might not be able to do the combat stuff for much longer anyways.

Do you want anything to start with?

[jianai]

Oh? Why not?

And I'm not much of a drinker, I'm afraid. Still, I'll try to provide you business through word of mouth, if not in person.

[63rd_shockwave]

I've racked up a lot of injuries in my life...and then there was that fight with Percy, and now Zeig slicing Tiankui's leg off. It's repaired itself, but...

...Well, if you're not a drinker, I do sell some food here. And there's lighter fruity drinks to consider, too.

[jianai]

So it's a matter of knowing when to quit, right? So few get that choice... but it doesn't mean they should stop you, if you really feel you've done your part.

Let's see now. I'm not fully abstinent, you know! My dietary restrictions lie elsewhere, I simply didn't really feel like drinking too much. Hmm.

[Ren crosses their arms, looking around for something resembling a menu.]

Are you going to make mojitos? It's probably not the best choice for cold weather, but...

[63rd_shockwave]

Well, I want to see the Knight stuff through to the end. After that...it'd probably be best to step away from the stage. I've got a dependent, after all.

[Sarah goes behind the bar, and pulls out a menu, which she hands over. It's got a few food items, and a vast selection of alcohol-cocktails and straight drinks. There's a few kinds of coffee and some desserts for sale, too.]

Here you go, it's the first draft. And yeah, I can make those-used to work nights at a bar before getting signed up here.

...You might have better luck with some irish coffee, though.

[jianai]

Considering that "Irish" is in the name, I guess there's more than just coffee in it, right?

[63rd_shockwave]

Whiskey. Not a lot, though, you'll be fine afterwards.

[jianai]

Give me your best shot, then!

[Ren pauses.]

Ah, Irish coffee doesn't come in shots, does it. The joke doesn't really work that way.