Thirteen [Voice]

[bandana_blue]

[He's sounding a little worn out, but coherent.]

About Kefka.

Anyone who was there, anyone who heard it - I don't know, anyone really - come to the bar. I think we could all use a drink.

[He'll steal it for you. And he'll be there himself as he actually makes this announcement, in Good Spirits. Waiting for whoever wants to show up.]

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[mikangirl]

[So there. Here comes a Nami, because any excuse for a drink, and ... probably god, she really could use one, considering this kind of started with her.]

[bandana_blue]

[And he recognizes her from the - admittedly brief - sights of her at the fight. He's gotten healed up since then, too. Locke's at a table with a whiskey in front of him that he hasn't touched yet.]

Have a seat. I'm Locke - Locke Cole. Are you all right?

[mikangirl]

I'm Nami. And I'm just fine. [She's going to order herself a rum, actually, and glance down at Locke's untouched drink. She remembers seeing him too, and who he arrived with.]

You're one of Terra's friends?

[bandana_blue]

That's me - treasure hunter and resistance faction member. We come from the same world, the place where Kefka's from.

[Yes that DOES mean he has stories to tell. Insane clowns usually have lots of stories.]

[oda_hates_me]

[Have some of the stiffest stuff ready. Screw his refined tastes for tonight. If he doesn't walk out with a slight buzz, something went wrong]

[bandana_blue]

[Locke likes his whiskey, will that do? He's already got one when Sanji shows up.]

[oda_hates_me]

[he'll take it. Looks up and lifts a hand in greeting, vaguely recognizing the man]

You're.... [can't place the name right now. He's a little tired]

[bandana_blue]

[There's recognition on his side, too, more because he's good at remembering faces he's only seen briefly. Yup, he was at the fight. And the good whiskey appears as well.]

Locke Cole, treasure hunter and member of the Returners. The group that fought Kefka back home. Have a seat, this is gonna be interesting.

[vulcanblazer]

[Adell will be pretty quick to answer that call. Locke's a friend of Terra's, and after all of that... He'll come into the bar and take a seat next to the beleaguered treasure hunter.]

Locke, wasn't it? How're you feeling?

[bandana_blue]

He'll be back, but at least it's done for now. [And he remembers you from when Terra died.] Adell, wasn't it? Thanks for backing us up more than once.

[vulcanblazer]

He'll be back, but we've shown that we're not willing to lay down and die at his say so. If he tries anything again, the result will always be the same.

[He orders a drink himself. Yeah, he's underage, but he's saved a world before, he's entitled!]

And it's nothing. I'm glad to help my friends.

[bandana_blue]

[You're not so tiny that he'll object to you drinking. Have at it, Adell.]

You think he'd learn that, but he's had some success in the past - probably why he's such a pain in the ass now.

[skulljokelol]

[And in walks a skeleton into the bar. No, this is not a set up for a joke.]

[bandana_blue]

[The collision with the bar causes him to fall apart. The bartender looks over and goes, "Hey! Don't lose your head!"]

[Or, you know, not.]

[Okay, this one, he isn't prepared for. Brook gets a really wtf expression, 'cause really? Wtf.]

[skulljokelol]

[Nooo not his head! His amazing afro is on there!]

Hello! Are you the one who made the invitation? Ah, to those who were... at the plaza, I mean.

[bandana_blue]

[It is an amazing afro.]

[Have another few moments of "wtf" before Locke shakes his head and regains some coherency.]

Uhh, yeah, that's me. Were you there? [Things were getting kind of chaotic there.]

[misterthou]

[Cyan doesn't go for the booze but to deliver a message. Before Locke decides to kill him.] Sir Locke.

[bandana_blue]

[Run, Cyan. Run.]

[He's not at all pleased with you, and he's not offering his usual amiable reception.]

You heard? He's dead.

[misterthou]

[That's why he's near the door. And has his hand on his sword.]

Aye, I did. I come with a message. General Celes is no longer with us.

[bandana_blue]

[...You should be more afraid when Locke stops moving. He's normally doing something, tapping a finger or a foot or something, and when he stops? That's the real bad sign.]

...What. Did you say.