Happy Hour

[collects_ears]

George has spent the last few days looking up interesting new drink recipes.

He has selected a few of them to share with the Bar patrons this evening.

"Tonight's specials are: Cable Car, Caesar, Canadian Cherry and Cantaloupe Dizzy."

Maybe there's something that will strike your fancy?

"What'll it be?"

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[timedeniedme]

"Hi!" says the overly-cheerful redhead. She's grinning as she offers a small wave.

[collects_ears]

Cheerful redheads folk are always welcome.

"Good ev'ning." George says, smiling back at her.

[timedeniedme]

"I didn't know anyone actually worked the bar here," she looks around curiously. "Is it a special occasion or something?"

[collects_ears]

He shakes his head.

"No occasion in particular," he explains. "Time was, there'd be someone behind bar most nights. Lately that's not always been the case - though you'll often find me here on Mondays. It's something we're working on."

He's never seen the young woman before, so best take care of introductions.

"George Cooper, at your service."

[timedeniedme]

Her movements are energetic and abrupt. A hand shoots out in an offer to shake as she answers, "Charlie Andrews. It's great to meet you, George."

[collects_ears]

He shakes the offered hand, unable to stop himself from smiling.

There's something about this girl. He can't help it.

"The pleasure is mine, Miss Andrews."

[timedeniedme]

"Aww," she grins, "Nobody calls me 'Miss Andrews', and neither should you. It's 'Charlie' to my friends." And everyone is Charlie's friend.

[collects_ears]

Who is he to argue with that?

"Charlie it is, then." he says, smiling. "Are you new to the bar, Charlie?"

[timedeniedme]

"Um... not really," she looks down, a bit embarrassed, "I've just been hiding in my room, mostly." Then she looks up, head tilting slightly, "Though I guess that means I'm sort of new. I mean, it's not like I really know my way around or anything."

[collects_ears]

"Been a bit of a culture shock for you?" he asks gently.

[timedeniedme]

"Well," Charlie's voice grows soft and her smile falters a bit, "Not so much that as... um... being dead?" It's still hard to say.

[collects_ears]

Oh. 'Brilliant Cooper. Bungled that one, you have...'

He frowns. "I'm sorry."

[timedeniedme]

"Hey," she tries to smile, sort of succeeding, "Not your fault. And... I'm getting used to it. Just takes time, right?"

[collects_ears]

He apologizes for making her smile falter - he hopes she understands that.

"Well, know that regardless of the circumstances that brought you here - you are welcome here. There are plenty of folk who call this place home, for any number of reasons. Folk here are generally friendly and will want to see that smile of yours."

[timedeniedme]

Her smile widens, "Well, since I like to smile, I think that may work out just fine."