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thelazyblank posted:Tristan Tristan gives you a sour look and says in a bit of a huff. I own the place, knucklehead. Why would I be busting my rear end trying to land a big fish if someone else was going to reel them in? But as for the rest of your questions... Most people would probably call it "old fashioned," but I prefer "warm and cozy." Don't ask about the moose head. Let's just say it's from a bet that I lost about 20 years ago, and leave it at that. But yeah, my regulars tend to be at least clued in. Not saying I wouldn't serve a beer to a person who didn't know what was what, but... they don't tend to hang around long. They can feel the vibe. As for how the place ranks around the city? If I'm being honest, and I always am, I'll admit that there's places that have better crowds or better drinks, or better locations. I'd say my place is pretty middle of the road. That's why I want to get a more upscale crowd, though. I've got plans. thelazyblank posted:How much does the idea of Phinias being around affect you? Do you think you've seen him around, or just heard rumors? How many orphan vampires has he made in the city, give or take? You don't have to out them or.. whatever. Tristan's eyes flicker with menace for a brief moment, but he quickly recovers and puts on a cheerful smile. Unlike before, it doesn't quite reach his eyes. Not much. I figure he's got his own business here, and if he cared that I was still here, he could have tracked me down without much effort. Way I hear it, he's been a big shot for the Cartel for years now, so probably doesn't have time for a small fish like me. But as for the rest of your questions? I've asked around a bit, and the general consensus is that he makes a new child about every decade. I've heard of a dozen of children still in the city, so if that's the case, he's been around for a while. No one knows why he... uh... "sires" us, though, and if any of his other orphans know, they aren't talking. thelazyblank posted:What's your relationship with the Queens Guard? Just doing your civic duty as a member of the city, or is there a little bit more to it? How much do they expect from you, personally? How close are you with the other factions around the city? Still, I'm not looking to turn this into an exclusive place. I get all kinds in here, even if a lot of the Cartel seem to think it's too much like slumming for them.
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~~Let me show you my fanfictions~~quote:»» Someone makes sure you get fed regularly. You owe them 2 Debts. Enter Nessa. Anyone remotely familiar with my condition could tell I was between meals at the time. Later that day, she pushes a blood bag into my hand when I'm closing up. It looked like one from a blood drive, but I'm not one to look a gift horse in the mouth. Speaking of which, when she handed it over, the look she gave me made it clear that she's not doing it out of the goodness of her heart. Which is for the best, really. I couldn't stand the idea of being a chairty case. quote:»» Someone relies on you for their fix. They owe you a Debt. quote:»» Someone bears responsibility for you becoming a vampire. They owe you a Debt. I've made it clear to Miss Piper that I consider her culpable for her father's failure to prevent Phinias from siring another orphan. Whatever either of our feelings are on the subject, there's a fair bit of precedent on my side in the city, and I'm not going to just pass on having such a useful person in my debt.
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