10503/Christmas Exchanges

Christmas Exchanges
Date of Scene:	21 December 2019
Location:	The Blue Lady, Fort Joseph
Synopsis:	Nick is waiting at the bar and Selene approaches. Selene is not a subtle person.
Cast of Characters:	Phantasm (Drago), Selene (Underworld)

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Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
As the evening is full in bloom outside of the walls of The Blue Lady, giving the siren call of sleep to the residents of Bludhaven, the club inside is still very much awake.

The decadent decor is complimented by the equally attired patrons, taking up several of the tables as they listen to Sasha sing along with the band.

As needed by this club's theme, Nick cleans up nicely. His longish hair pulled back into a neat pony tail, while his red dress shirt provides enough contrast to the dark suit jacket.

Nick, who sometimes plays here when the need arises, is not on stage. The musician is here on his own time, seated at the bar as he makes an effort to keep his drinking slow. He glances over to the performers, waiting for the start of their next break while his jaw flexes slightly, doing its best to not expose a slight yawn.

Selene (Underworld) has posed:
Selene's not appropriately attired, coat spattered in blood, and....lycan bits. Fortunately she's at a table. She's on her own for once. No Death Dealers tonight. Selene's still calming down from the battle in Sunnydale...but she's not got a drink by her. Given she's wearing her long coat, and how infamous she is among underworld denizens....Selene's watching the club like a hawk. Or, Selene.

Looking over the bar, Selene eyes the patrons, her ice blue eyes flicking down the bar and back along it. Slowly, she gets up and steps toward the bar.

"I'll take a drink" she says with a nod to the bartender.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
As the band goes into yet another song, Nick turns back towards his drink. Despite the niceties of his outfit, he doesn't compromise on his drink of choice and instead lifts up the pint of black liquid up to his lips for a mindful sip. He tilts his head slightly, pausing in movement as his neck makes a slight popping sound. Tired eyes looks across, staring back at him via the mirror giving a slight look of disbelief. Did his ne-

His thought is incomplete as a feminine voice pops up to the side of him. The glass lowers as Nick's head turns, quickly, looking towards Selene. Holy f- Pale eyes shift, focusing on the bloody anomalies on the coat fabric.

Selene (Underworld) has posed:
Selene watches Nick, and she's quiet. "I was in a fight earlier" she says. Her voice is exotic, a mix of European accents. A little Hungarian, various European, and a little dash of New World....Selene's voice is exotic and rich, and a purr to it as she speakss. Taking her attention (mostly) off of Nick, Selene orders a water. She then turns her icy blue eyes back to Nick. "Ah, drinking alone in a club" she says, taking a seat at the nearest table. It's matter of fact. Her defenses are up, but if Nick's smart there's a way past them. No, not like /that/ either, but Selene watches Nick. "I was going to clean my coat. I decided to come here instead" she adds "First. Then go home"

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Nick blinks, looking to the fabric, and upon the initial surprise wearing off, gives a nod. "So I see. Guess you won." As Selene looks away from him, Nick turns his head to pick up his glass once more, taking another sip.

The glass sets back down again as he looks back to Selene whose eyes have moved back to him, giving a bit of a nod. "That I can understand. Sometimes, when everything hits the fan, you just need a drink."

Selene (Underworld) has posed:
Selene raises an eyebrow at Nick."Yes, you're right" she nods and finishes sitting, watching him. Reaching into her coat, she pulls out a vial and inspects it. It's dark, and Selene looks to it, putting it back in her coat again. Selene looks back to Nick. "You're right, A drink is good though. Is that why you're heree, because you need a drink?" she asks.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Nick shakes his head, nodding towards the band, "Just waiting to drop off some gifts. Holidays and all. The drink is more to pass the time."

The musician looks back towards Selene, the non dominant hand shifting to rest beside the dominant, "...What were you in a fight with?"

Selene (Underworld) has posed:
Selene shakes her head to Nick. "You're bringing gifts?" she asks simply. This whole being charitable and gift giving thing is....well....foreign to her. She's got gifts in her coat, but they are all gifts geared at killing lycans. She runs a hand through her hair for a moment, watching Nick. She sits again, sipping her water for a moment, the vial back in her coat. Then she tilts her head, downing the contents of the vial. That done, the vial's back in her pocket as Selene's brushing her coat off, splattering lycan....bits onto the floor. Oh, poor cleaners.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
"Just a couple small things," Nick replies, glancing to the pieces "Nothing maj- Is that fur?"

Selene (Underworld) has posed:
Selene snaps her head up. "Is what fur?" she asks playing innocent. "Oh, on my coat? Like I said I was in a fight. Fur? I got attacked by dogs" Selene says with a nod. That's half true. Dogs. yeah. She'll go with that to explain away the fur. Or at least try to. At least the vial drinking didn't get a comment...so there's that, too. She's lucky in that regard.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
"Dogs?" Nick repeats, brow arching before a glance from the bartender causes for him to shake his head. Not being the type to waste a drink, Nick picks up his glass and downs a sizable amount of the contents before righting the glass again, taking a breath.

"Sounds odd. Where at?"

Selene (Underworld) has posed:
Selene shakes her head, water untouched. "Sunnydale" she admits, "I was out there earlier. Ran into some escaped dogs that wanted to pick a fight. Had to kill them" Selene says matter of fact, "They bit first" she adds. Of course, she's not telling the whole truth. Then again, the truth is so outlandish that Selene's not sure she'll be believed either way. She /did/ fork over a lot of money though to help deal with said 'dogs'.

Looking to Nick, Selene looks past him, to the bartender then back to nick again, saying nothing after mentioning where the fight was.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
"Sunnydale." Nick repeats, voice dying away at the end of the name. He gives a bit of a shrug. Ok yes. That area does have a reputation for weird stuff going on. But, a lot of places do.

As the bartender sets a slip in front of Nick, he leans over, reviewing the charges before adding in an additional amount and signing his name. The slip is flipped over and the pen set on top of it before he leans back. "Someone should penalize the owners of the dogs for allowing for them to end up in that type of situation to begin with."

As Sasha sings the final notes of the current song playing, Nick uses the opportunity to finish off the remainder of his drink.

Selene (Underworld) has posed:
Selene's not touched her water. At least, until now, shee looks to Nick with a nod. "Yes, they should be penalized. It's bad enough their dogs are dead" Selene points out, "And they just let it happen. They had animals that hurt people" she says, and nudges her chair back for a moment. With that she's gone, a blur. One moment she's there. The next? Gone. The sound of hr bike from outside as she heads for her home. And yes. She's still got the water and glass in hand, or rather, coat pocket.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
"Well at least we can ag-" Feeling a bit of a breeze, Nick lowers his now emptied glass, looking over to Sel- well, where Selene once was.

The glass clinks onto the counter as Nick gets up from the chair. After glancing around the room to make sure Selene is gone, he turns to walk to the back area to speak with the band members on their break.