Jack merely shrugged at Eddie, turning inside to lead the two to a table. Upon entering, the two would find many swords hung upon the walls, all East Asian in style and make.
"As long as you do not use it, you may bring it inside." He said.
What is so amusing about this? Why do you take lives? How can you forget?"I'm Mima, Magician and Evil Spirit extraordinaire," the spirit answered in kind, letting out an evil laugh without once slacking her grip on the redhead's arm or ceasing her forwards motion. Given that she once more lacked feet, all that Ranma would achieve by trying to stand still was being dragged along. Mima may have had a top speed but she didn't appear to have an upper limit to the amount of force she could exert.
Minutes later, the redhead, willingly or not, was lead through the entrance to a buffet... and the magician's free hand immediately began searching for a pocket on her dress. Maybe she ought to keep stuff more often? It made finding things easier...
"And how do you plan to do that?"
With a screech, the golden motorcycle came to a halt in front of the flower store. It was an almost ridiculously opulent ride; every last part of it was custom ordered to make sure only the most superior components went into it, and in fact on closer inspection the gold wasn't a paint job but actual gold plating the bike. From atop the glittering mechanical steed dismounted a rider who fit it in every way; from his dashing good looks to his expensive looking suit (which, oddly enough, was impeccably clean and unruffled despite the fact that he had been riding a motorcycle whilst wearing it), he was every bit the figure of perfection.
"Ah, all these flowers in stock, and yet only one holds any interest to me," the golden haired man said as he approached Yuka, a smug smirk on his face. "Such strength, such beauty! Even the morning sun is outshone by your radiance, o goddess of flowers! And that is why I, Archer, return once more to claim you as my own." Archer's reached a hand out and, without any hesitation, he ran his fingers through Yuka's flowing green hair. "Once more I implore you to be my queen, and I shall not leave until you agree. All treasures in this world belong to me, and I have never seen a treasure more precious than what stands before me."
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"Oh, no, no worries there, I don't use it except like for self-defense and stuff, it's pretty kickass for that. Usually all I have to do is hold it up and...uh...wow, you like sharp stuff, huh?" Eddie glanced around, taking everything in as he followed the owner. "Wow, never seen this place...'course I don't leave the studio much..." He cleared his throat a bit, looking back to the lady. "So, uh, my name's Eddie. Eddie Riggs. What's your's?"
Easing back into life one step at a timeWell, that was certainly a favorable response. The lombax was ecstatic at the news, happily taking the package off of Link's hands and retreated back into his garage, tearing through the back of the building before tossing the tunic'd warrior a box full of the bolts. It seemed that that Ratchet was expecting something much, much higher than what he paid for, but then he must have been the only person here who knew the value of these parts. The person Link got them from didn't know what they were or what they do, and may have only picked the price purely based on the fact that it sounded high. I did sound high to link, but then his wallet only had about five hundred rupees.
When asked if he was interested in the mechanical gadgets, Link nodded. Though there were no feeling of nostalgia from examining the machines, there was still an almost childish glee and curiosity. "It is pretty cool" He agreed, holding back laughter as the hover bike fell apart like a delicate mobile losing its balance. If he made these all by himself he must be quite a skilled mechanic, like...someone. "Actually, can I ask you a favor?" Link asked as he rummaged through his expansive belt before pulling out a large mechanical winged beetle "Could you look at this? I think it broke when I came here"
Sometimes I even amaze myself. Currently: Nice and sneaky like"Well... I'm not sure yet," replied Cassie, somewhat sheepishly. She'd have to think of something that would work... In some of the things she had read, there was a cute child character for what she assumed was cuteness appeal. She was a child, so... would advertising help?
"I'll advertise for you!"
"Oh, dear. The toad, the monkey, and the dog have all screwed up."Chivalry is Dead
"...You try to be courteous, and you get verbally abused by a dame..." The man theatrically sighed, closing his eyes and attempting his best to repress an embarrassed grin. "Right... I'll be taking the lead then. After all, I'm the leading man." With that, Vaan entered Seventh Heaven and went on over to reserve a table for the two of them in one of the corners of the establishment. Nice atmosphere here. It feels... homey somehow.
Next order of business was to wait for some service from staff. It was actually pleasant, seeing as the furniture were well kept and the atmosphere nice. Much better than the seedy boxes of sin and winos he's been in that had the audacity to call themselves pubs. "I can get used to it here."
Gluttony with XX Chromosomes
"Magician and evil spirit extraordinaire?" Ranma parroted, a bit at a loss of words to say after hearing the other girl's declaration. After being dragged along by the phantom for a few feet, the girl wised up and easily kept pace. Overall, it was rather easy for her to do a graceful loping gait whereupon most people would commit a taxing and ungainly dragged along run.
Wait, I'm gonna be dating a magic user who's also a ghost? I feel sick for some reason... The beginnings of a niggling itch of trepidation burrowed itself into her mind, making her regret it. And then said feeling disappeared as soon as they stopped outside a buffet. Nose picking up the scent of many different foodstuffs inside, the pigtailed girl immediately perked up, eyes glittering with anticipation and mouth split into an eager grin. Perhaps this won't be so bad...
Always be ready to do the unusual and unexpected.Raem, the Wondrous Traveler Who Picks on A Certain Tanned Moron
"Ey, I don't recall anyone saying yer a man." she, of course, had to make another comment as she followed the sky pirate into the bar. Vaan lead the way to a table just for the two of them. "Aha, thank you." Raem said as she took a seat, placing her elbows onto the table. Soon her palms met her face as she relaxed with a sigh.
"Same, I like the atmosphere already."
Tifa Lockheart Because I Can't Think Of What To Call Her Without Making Breast Jokes
There she was, the owner of the Seventh Heaven. She tossed a few drinks along the bar to a few guys at the end. They eyed her ass, but she didn't pay any mind. She continued her work as she always did but.. something felt odd. A hollow feeling that she's had for quite some time.
What's going on...?, she thought to herself, placing a hand on her forehead. The woman stood in silence for a moment before reality anchored her down once again.
And time to work again...
The fourth Assassin's Rule: Shout loudly what the first three rules are, so that the enemy is aware of your presence!At the sound of a rather familiar screech, Yuuka turned to see a rather golden sight before her, her smile widening. Excellent. Entertainment!
Yuuka's memories may be fragmented, but she was still well aware of a time when men would flee at the mere whisper of her name. Now here this guy was, hamming it up and touching her hair as if she were already his. Normally, Yuuka wouldn't mind, but playing hard-to-get with this guy was just so much fun~
Gently, Yuuka pushed the blonde's hand away, her smile playful and teasing. "You're persistence is admirable, if wasted, you poor man. Still, I imagine someone like you would no doubt do anything to achieve a treasure as valuable as me, hm?"
Yuuka raised a hand, fingers splayed. "I wonder... would you even be willing to go through five small requests to receive your prize?"
"A favour?" Ratchet asked, taking a look at the beetle. Hm, technology was a little unfamiliar, but...
"...Think I can help ya there..." Ratchet muttered, then nodded affirmatively. "Yeah, I definitely can! Just bring it to my workshop over here..." Ratchet stepped towards a small table in which a couple random tools were strewn across. "So what's the problem with it, exactly? Want some upgrades? I think I can fit a few lasers on it..."
A light and soft piano tune
was playing in the bar. Playing piano in a bar wasn't exactly an exciting occupation, nor was it a well-paying one, but it was certainly a peaceful one and one where Frederic could find joy in.
Quite a few people have flocked into the bar, which was not really expected, considering this bar was new. However, Frederic payed them no mind. After all, this was a good thing. Frederic straightened his hat, and continued his next piece.
"Why does everything have to loop back to YGO?" -Guy who ruined YGO"You start eating, I'll pay," Mima said, turning to the owner of the establishment and gesturing in the direction of the food. If she hadn't seen the same sort of thing last time she came in here, she would have been mildly surprised at seeing one girl with a plate piled high in bones and crumbs, a dozen empty cups, and a pair of spears across her lap. It was still something of a mystery how the girl could eat that much, though, or drink so much without slipping into unconsciousness.
"I'm... not sure that advertising will work... how about if I give you a drug which pushes your body into the later stages of a deadly disease, carry you into the middle of the square, and then give you the cure?" Eirin questioned, eyes glittering and seeming rather... manic. Then again, she had never taken the Hippocratic Oath, Hippocrates was a little baby next to her.
Smiling at Ratchet's agreement to help, Link followed after the mechanic with the beetle in hand to the workbench, placing down in the middle were the light gave the two a better look of it. Thinking about it, getting it fixed and upgraded would be a boon, but he felt like it would be taking advantage of the mechanic. "No need for upgrades" Yet, anyway. The tools around the table showed he certainly could upgrade it, but he'd want to pay for them fair and square. Lasers in particular were a big no. There was just something about them he didn't like. "just need it fixed. For some reason the left wing won't flap, so it just spins in circles"
Sometimes I even amaze myself. Currently: Nice and sneaky like"H-huh?"
That... that didn't sound good at all. It sounded rather horrible, and needless to say, Cassie was scared by the prospect. What kind of disease? What would it do? She didn't want to be infected with something like that! And Eirin's expression... is was so... creepy! Her eyes were all wide and stuff!
"I-I... d-don't say creepy things like that!" replied Cassie.
"Oh, dear. The toad, the monkey, and the dog have all screwed up.""Yes, in fact. I purchase all manner of teas, as it is a hobby of mine, hence I started a teahouse. I am... a connoisseur, of sorts..." He said. He retrieved a notepad from his robe, scribbling the order down, and turned to Eddie.
"The only alcoholic beverage I have is sake, I'm afraid. My apologies."
What is so amusing about this? Why do you take lives? How can you forget?Twin Moons
Yuna stopped in her tracks the moment she set foot inside the bar, her eyes being drawn towards the buxom bartender for some reason she couldn't figure out.
Why does she... Why does she look so familiar?
She didn't have much time to dwell on this though, however, as Yorihime gave her a sharp poke in the back. "Don't just stand in the entrance. People will begin to question your mental stability."
"Ah... Sorry, Yori, I just..." Yuna shook her head. "Nevermind, it... It was probably nothing."
The two quickly found themselves a seat, one rather close to a certain sky pirate, but not close enough that they would instantly notice him.
Golden King
"Ohoh, only five? You do realise that I, Archer, am getting the better deal here, right?" With a cocky flick of his hair, the golden boy chuckled. "Very well! Any price would be underselling such a priceless treasure as yourself, so I accept your terms! But I expect you to uphold your end of the deal and become my queen once I achieve your tasks, fair flower maiden!"
"I always keep my word!" Yuuka giggled. It was true, she wasn't going to go back on her word if this guy succeeded. After all, if he did manage... well, he deserved something for it. And she would probably far, far outlive the guy, so it wasn't really much of an inconvenience.
"Very well, my first request!" Yuuka raised a finger. "...Shave your hair bald, please~"
"None at all? Well, okay..." Ratchet replied with surprise and a hint of disappointment. "All right then, just gotta fix a wing, huh?"
Gathering the necessary tools, Ratchet carefully investigated the exterior before opening the device, making sure not to damage anything. The Lombax had to be extra careful, this being unfamiliar technology and all, but fundamentally this didn't seem to different from certain gadgets and weapons he'd dealt with.
Nom Nom Time
Without being told twice, Ranma tore through the line like a hurricane. Wherever she went, morsels were heaped upon her plate with dexterous fingers, a platter piled high with the offerings of the restaurant in hole. It looked less plate and more food mountain than anything else.
"Itadakimasu~." She chanted cheerfully before partaking of the feast on a plate with gusto. Vittles disappeared down her gullet and soon the dish was virtually licked clean. Pausing to wipe her lip gently with a napkin, she glanced around with a somewhat innocent expression before going for another round. "If this is what it feels like on a date, I need to do it more often." She happily remarked, caution all but melted away in her food orgy.
For Want of a Drink
"Excuse me!" Vaan shouted out after waiting a few moments when he saw the only person working in the place. His sharp eyes also picked out the male gazes directed her way, which made him chuckle at their open antics. "We're in search of a round of drinks and would wish to properly acquaint ourselves with your bar, ma'am!" Jolly was his statement and true was his intention. Unlike the other males in the place, his eyes were eagerly wandering the alcoholic selection rather than certain other aspects.
Always be ready to do the unusual and unexpected.Mima blinked a few times as she took in the rate that the food was being devoured. Without prompting, she produced payment for another person and ambled to the seat next to Ranma, once more transforming her tail thing into legs for sheer ease of use. They might be more cumbersome and inefficient but for sitting ability there was nothing better. Much slower than the others seated at the table, the spirit began to gorge herself... though the food consumed definitely didn't match the svelte frame beneath.
"Hey, thish ish mine!" Asmodeus slurred, hand colliding with Ranma's over a particularly delectable looking morsel, coated in golden batter and glistening faintly under the lights. It was the last left of the dish... the rest having been consumed by the amnesiac queen. It appeared to be something of a favourite, "If you wantsh it, you'll have ta fight me!"
Curious, Mima looked up from her plate—stacked high with vegetable dishes, mostly, though there was a topping of bread that suggested she might have meat somewhere on the plate—and waited for Ranma to react to the challenge.
Eirin frowned at the lack of compliance, "Are you sure that you really want to help, then? It will only be a few minutes of discomfort before you're cured; it's no worse than tripping over."
Axe Crazy Tiger
"FOOOD!!!"
The haunting cry echoed it's way into the establishment, as Fujimura Taiga appeared, still wearing her striped shirt and apron. Looking around, she found an empty stool, and began looking at the menu.
And ordered enough food for four people. There were a couple stares from other people. Taiga stared back, particularly at the blonde haired young man and his date. She could feel a good fight there in her blood.
However, food first. Even if it wasn't the japanese style cuisine that Shirou-kun favored, it still was delicious.
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"B-b-but you said it would be deadly," replied Cassie, swallowing hard. She was not at all inclined to take any sort of drug that would give her a deadly disease. And Eirin was normally so nice! Why would she suggest something so horrible?
"A-and... y-you looked so creepy when you suggested it!"
"Oh, dear. The toad, the monkey, and the dog have all screwed up.""One Sake and one Earl Grey. Your drinks shall be ready shortly." Jack bowed, before walking back to the kitchen to prepare the drinks they had selected.
What is so amusing about this? Why do you take lives? How can you forget?

Yuuka watched her favourite -well, only - assistant leave with the annoyingly familiar-yet-unknown ghost, wondering if she would have to start hiring again. Somehow, she could see that spirit keeping things she liked. That would be a shame.
...Ah, screw it, she liked her little Ranny too much. If the ghostie didn't her bring, Yuuka would reclaim her possession~ It was only fair after all!
But, something more important right now.
And with that, Yuuka returned to tending to her flowers.
Ratchet's eyes practically bulged from his head. "A-a hundred!? Not a hundred billion, but just a hundred?!"
Best. Deal. Ever.
Excitedly, Ratchet grabbed the package, then turned and practically ransacked his own garage to find where he stashed his bolts. Finally locating his stash, Ratchet placed his package down and carried a small box that contained a hundred bolts. The lombax owned roughly sixty of these boxes, which would've been nowhere near enough to normally cover the cost, but this place was so much kinder for his needs.
"Here ya go!" Ratchet tossed the bolt-box to Link. "Hey, you wouldn't happen to be interested in the stuff here, would ya? It's pretty awesome stuff, if I say so myself!" the short alien laughed, placing a hand on his work-in-progress bike. Which promptly collapsed in on itself.
"...When it's finished." Ratchet added quietly.
A small, bright yellow bird chirped happily as it spiralled towards the ground, finally landing on the shoulder of a black haired youth. Said youth didn't seem to notice it, his eyes trained on a bar across the street. He wore a disdainful expression. He hated place that seemed to tailor to crowding. Especially loud crowds. It disrupted the peace.
As people entered, Hibari yawned loudly. He was bored. Almost wishing someone would start a fight. Maybe he'd find someone worth fighting...