begad
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Post by begad on May 26, 2016 21:57:04 GMT
"Oh, I don't know. I imagine it would be pretty frightening for human girls to come around here with non-humans about..." said Ormen. "I suppose that makes you a particularly brave nobody then, mmm?" he said to Shura. "Good thing I'm here then, to give out some liquid courage to those who aren't quite as bold as you are."
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Post by 1ring42 on May 26, 2016 22:02:19 GMT
Artemis smirked at the wolf boy "Well here's hoping it doesn't get too exciting," she began teasingly, "Weak heart you know."
She joined in the conversation around Shura. "You can't really believe monsters are actually real?!" She asked the other girl with a forced chuckle. "Usually that's a one way ticket to the loony bin."
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Post by midnightlapis on May 26, 2016 22:19:26 GMT
"Well, I don't like to brag, but… iif you believe actions determine bravery, I suppose you could say that." Shura smirked dryly, swirling her drink a bit before taking a sip. The cold, strong liquid was a good choice. "I've seen pretty much everything bad the world has to offer." Her eyes clouded over for the briefest of moments.
She chuckled sheepishly and turned towards Orestis, raising her glass in good faith.
"I'll believe in anything as long as it's substantial enough," Shura answered Artemis with a shrug. "But that's just me."
That was an honest reply. Shura did try to keep an open mind about most things, as unbelievable as some were. But that didn't prevent her better judgement from being biased against certain claims.
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begad
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Post by begad on May 26, 2016 22:23:50 GMT
"How very true..." chuckled Ormen in response to Shura's speech. "But supposedly we'll all find out by the end of this anyways. Until then, might as well enjoy ourselves... And between you all and me, monsters seem to really draw in the loveliest ladies, so it's no matter to me whether they're real or not," he added with a wink.
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Post by 1ring42 on May 26, 2016 22:30:04 GMT
"Did you hear me change my mind about the booze?" Artemis asked the Bartender a bit irritably.
She turned back to Shura. "Well I suppose so. Want to stick together? I don't know about you but if we're going to be drinking it would be best if we could watch each other's backs. I'm Artemis, and you are?"
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Post by midnightlapis on May 26, 2016 22:37:18 GMT
Shura rolled her eyes but smiled, being all too used to compliments. "Indeed, my friend." She took another swig. There seemed to be something a bit ominous behind Ormen's words, but that may have just been the drink getting to her. And if she were to be honest, he wasn't bad looking himself.
She nodded at the proposition. "Good idea. I'm Shura." In a situation like this one it was always smarter to be with someone else. And considering Shura could go overboard at times, she was grateful for Artemis' offer.
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begad
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Post by begad on May 26, 2016 22:41:20 GMT
Ormen laughed at Artemis and Shura's reactions. "Pardon me if I'm a little too talkative. This can be a boring duty, especially earlier in the day," he said graciously. "And I am honestly curious - I'm here for the work, and the boys are here to play at monsters... but I wonder, what are the ladies looking for here?"
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Post by midnightlapis on May 26, 2016 22:44:53 GMT
"I came here not knowing what to expect, actually. Also figured I should be getting out more for a change. Entertainment, I suppose." Shura looked around, wondering if there were any other lost fish like her who happened upon a hidden trove.
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Post by 1ring42 on May 26, 2016 22:45:23 GMT
Artemis smiled, glad to become acquainted with someone who might actually believe her.
"Well if I actually get my shot we might have a toast." She joked as she grabbed her drink and headed over to Shura.
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Post by begad on May 26, 2016 22:50:16 GMT
"Fair enough," said Ormen, sliding another drink towards Artemis. "And are you entertained so far? I can't really go and look at all the booths from here. I was thinking perhaps next year doing a photography booth - another of my many odd jobs is taking photos for models, or aspiring models."
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Post by midnightlapis on May 26, 2016 22:59:17 GMT
"This place has a unique atmosphere, I can say that much," Shura replied with a nod. "Haven't bought anything, but to be fair I didn't stop by every stall. Only got here a short while ago. What about you, Art?"
She raised her eyebrows upon hearing this. "Really? That's not a bad profession." Shura had been told once or twice before that she could pass for a model, but she never really gave it much thought. After all, most times this claim was coming from a guy who just wanted a certain something from her. Not that she hadn't done that, either, though.
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Post by 1ring42 on May 26, 2016 23:03:24 GMT
Artemis grabbed her shot and held it in the air. "To girl power." She toasted before downing her shot and turning back to the bartender.
"Sure. Pretty basic for a convention though. Though I'd have to agree on the atmosphere. I might decide to enter the costume contest. Looks like I'd cleaup if they have a female category. Mostly I'm wondering about this grand finale."
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Post by midnightlapis on May 26, 2016 23:07:55 GMT
Shura returned the toast and finished the rest of her glass' contents. That's right, she had heard something about a big event happening later on.
"Yeah, what d'you think that's about anyway? I mean, how 'grand' are we talking exactly?"
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Post by begad on May 26, 2016 23:21:59 GMT
"Oh yes, I'm very sad I have to wait here through the costumes..." sighed Ormen, before looking a little bashfully at Shure. "Well, thank you - I don't consider myself particularly good, but I've done some shots I'm proud of, depending if I can get a good model. As for the finale... I don't have a clue..." he shrugged. "I saw some girls come by earlier and say they were giving out numbers? Maybe that has something to do with it."
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Post by ScrambleandClick on May 26, 2016 23:27:09 GMT
Ivershka walked into the bar, greeting Orestis, Shura and Artemis, and Ormen a disarming smile. Well, it would've been disarming if those two women didn't seem tense. Artemis surely was tense with all that armor. But that was good. Two armed women meant two less women for him to smuggle away, provided they were trained right.
He nudged over a barstool up with his foot and sat far to the left of Shura and Artemis. Surely they'd be spooked by yet a third non-human. He put his laptop and his suitcase next to his barstool. His red and gold, plated whale-like tail curled around his belongings to secure them. He interlocked his crimson claws and placed his chin on top, as if to appear relaxed. "Dear sir," Ivershka said to naga bartender. "I hope I'm not interrupting your conversation. Could you pass me a drink and if possible, a snack?"
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