14779/Look what the Harry Drago'd in.

Look what the Harry Drago'd in.
Date of Scene:	11 March 2023
Location:	McAnally's Pub
Synopsis:	something something something
Cast of Characters:	Harry Dresden, Phantasm (Drago), Faith Lehane

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Harry Dresden has posed:
Harry is definately back home. Once more he is a regular at Mac's eating his fill and drinking the homebrew. As usual folks are friendly enough, but still give him just a little bit of space. Nobody meets his gaze and most warn new arrivals to not do it either. He has two steak sandwiches on the bar and one of Mac's specials within reach.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Nick is...not a regular. There was a point where he was coming here with more frequency and then- Well, it's been years since he's been to McAnally's. But now that he finds himself reasonably nearby and with a general assurance it won't blow up in his face, why not come by again?

The cold weather did lead to Nick wearing a few more layers. The coat is closed up, hiding whatever type shirt he is wearing and the knit cap covers his hair.

As he comes in, Nick glances around the rather full looking place and determines that it looks like today, he's going to be at the bar. Trudging over, he finds an available spot, glancing over to Mac. A small smile is given as he slides into a seat. "...Ale and the sandwich." He simply requests, resting his hands upon the bartop.

Harry Dresden has posed:
Taking a bite from his sandwich, Harry glances towards the newest arrival. He offers a polite nod if Nick looks his direction, otherwise he keeps to himself for the time being. It is hard to get too distracted because, hey steak sandwich and he has been away for too long to not frequent more than is his usual habit. He takes a drink and just enjoys the taste of home.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Getting a sense of being looked to, Nick turns his head to spot a Harry. When the nod is given, he returns the gesture. Pausing for a moment as he starts to place the face. Ah. Murphy's boyfriend. "...Harry, right?"

Faith Lehane has posed:
Faith Lehane had visited Macs just the other day, and she had no particular reason to return, except that she seemed to have misplaced her wallet. Hopefully someone else hadn't stolen it.."Yo Mac.." she exclaims as she bursts in, "Did ya see a worn brown suede wallet at the bar last night? Think I left it here somewhere.." Nevermind that she probably stole it from someone else. This is Faith Afterall..

Harry Dresden has posed:
Harry turns his attention back towards Nick, nodding his direction,"Harry Dresden yes." he replies and keeps his attention on Nick without locking eyes for very long,"It's been a while, but I think you're Nick."

The familiar voice from the night prior gets his attention for a few seconds. He considers her briefly and then moves his attention back to Nick. No thieves in this house, the wallet is placed on the counter with a nod from Mac.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
As the two piece together who each other is, Nick glances over to see Faith coming in. A brow raises for a moment before he looks back to Harry. "You'd be right. On the name and how long."

When the wallet is placed on the counter, Nick glances to it and then over to Faith. Hmm. Seems like things are about to get interesting.

"Hey Faith." Nick greets.

Faith Lehane has posed:
Faith Lehane grins, recognizing her wallet, "Sweet! Guess this is my lucky day. How bout somethimg more expensive this time, say a bourbon?" she glances around the room, recognizing at least two people, grins and waves to them, "Yo Nick, Harry, wassup?" Harry is given an arch of the brow, "So like, this a regular haunt for you or what?"

Harry Dresden has posed:
"Faith." Harry replies with a nod her direction. After another bite of his sandwich he shrugs,"Good food, better drink. I have been out of the country too long and glad to be back. I will probably have to mix it up again at some point, but it is a nice peaceful place to eat."

He acknowledges what Nick says next,"It's funny how long a person can be gone when trying to capture a piece of actual evil money." he admits,"Of course we managed to miss this one. So lucky world that demon possessed coin and several others are still out there."

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
The musician gives a slight frown, "Oh, I was actually referring to my being gone. It's been a few years." He glances to Mac. "Which is far too long to be without your sandwiches."

Compliment paid to the establishment owner, Nick glances back over to Harry and Faith. "...Nothing as interesting as cursed demon coins though." He lies, looking over to Faith. "How're things at the hotel?"

Faith Lehane has posed:
Faith Lehane takes a long sip of her drink before giving the two a long look and nod, neither of whom she knows particularly well. "Yo, wassup?" Talk of some kinda cursed coins does catch her attention and she peers intently at them. "So what's that about demon coins? Sounds kinda fun.."

Harry Dresden has posed:
"Thirty pieces of silver, cursed with fallen angels that take over the person in possession of the coin until they burn up." Harry comments with a shake of his head,"Everyone takes one thinking they will be in control only to realize they are a meat suit puppet. Not unlike the vampires you fight with. A deomn takes over the person." he clarifies for both of them,"They tempt and tempt until the corrupt and kill. Buffy told me once Spike weas terribly interested in the idea of them briefly. That would be a disaster." He snorts softly,"Of course, knowing Spike he might be able to out demon the fallen angel. Who knows?"

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Nick frowns to the description of the coins. Considering whose penthouse he had been to recently there might be some added concern. "...Fallen angels." He repeats, "Hmm. I'm generally assuming Lucifer's not one of them being he owns a nightclub not too far from here."

Faith Lehane has posed:
Faith Lehane blinks, "Wait what? You mean all that stuff from the bible is true? That's freaking crazy! I mean, you're not high on something are you, cuz that's totally messed up.."she frowns, chugging down her drink, "So we're there more of em out there?" aaand then there's talk of Luci and she blinks at Nick, "Woah you too? Are you guys fir real? I mean, I've seen some crazy stuff but this really takes the cake."

Harry Dresden has posed:
"A wizard would normally question the existence of such things, but having come into contact with someone in possession a coin and seeing the demon poisoning the person slowly. It give you perspective." Harry finally admits,"I have met would be gods of a variety mythos, so I can't help you with much more than that." Harry comments.

His attenion back to Nick and he tells him,"My brother mentioned someone claiming to be the fallen angel Lucifer was operating a bar. I haven't had time to look into that. Two people saying that it is so makes one wonder. I might have to make time to see."

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Nick nods. "He doesn't exactly make it a mystery to who he is. Although he might be a little busy at the moment. Club's pretty nice. People know not to cause problems inside."

The added statement might be more of a cautionary statement for those inclined to read between the lines.

No setting fire to the club, Harry.

"Oh, it's been awhile since I've seen Karrin. I had to lose the phone that had her number in it. Can you let her know that the stuff involving that Fed got resolved?"

Sort of.

Faith Lehane has posed:
"He owns a bar?! How the hell did I not know--oh waaaait, you mean Club Lux?" Faith nearly chokes on her drink, "Soooo you're saying that guy isn't just kidding around? That's like, his *real* name? He's the real deal, the devil himself? Wha kinda bullshit is that? What the hell is the devil doing on earth running a bar?!" of course *she* might just set fire to that club.

Harry Dresden has posed:
"I'm not a big fan of clubs anyway." Harry admits and takes a drink of his beer,"Rather enjoy the crowd here complete with the protections within. Thomas seems pretty convinced that this Lucifer might be the real deal. I tend to trust his judgement, strange as it might be." He does nod to Nick's warning and turns to say something to Faith, then pauses and frowns a little bit. His attention moves back to Nick, forgetting her for the moment,"Karrin?" His voice sounds a little confused.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
"I don't know." Nick replies to Faith's question, "Maybe he got bored. You see how you do being forced to do a job you don't want for a few millennia."

The statement he makes is soon regretted as he remembers his own situation but Harry repeating Karrin's name with that tone wipes away that moment of self pity.

...Oh. Shit.

"Harry, if you're joking right now, please don't. That's too much like Buffy's thing."

Faith Lehane has posed:
Faith Lehane sighs, "Wow, bored of hell, huh, couldn't imagine that. Myst be more..Exciting than topside." Mention of some one named 'Karrin' doesn't ring a bell, although the thing with Buffy does give her pause, "Wait you mean the memory thing? Cuz the other day I bumped into an amnesiac vampire, and later on, Angel got a message from a kindergarten teacher whose students all had selective memory problems happen at the same time.." coincidence? Definitely not..

Harry Dresden has posed:
Harry opens his mouth to say something, pauses, reconsiders, and frowns as he takes a drink. He considers both of them for a long time and finally he says,"All right. Buffy can't remember Thomas and most likely me. The vampire lost memory as well. A goup of kindergarteners." he muses out loud. He scowls,"Apparently I should know this Karrin person judging by Nick's reaction. A pattern is obvious, I wonder how wide the area of effect is. I've been out of the country."

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
"She doesn't remember me either." Nick adds in regarding Buffy forgetting about people. He nods as Harry voices his theory about possibly knowing Karrin. "She's your girlfriend, Harry." He supplies, taking a moment to nod to Max as his ale is set before him. He picks up the glass before looking back to Harry. "Man, if she's still staying at your place she's going to be so pissed."

Faith Lehane has posed:
Faith Lehane frowns, "Well that's weird because she remembers me, that's just messed up. You think someone cast a spell or something? I mean, where's Giles when you need him? Oh yeah.." she grins, "I guess Angel has a lot of books at the Hyperion, can do some research there but you know, I ain't good at research, or magic.." she frowns, staring into her glass, thinking of something else Harry mentionned..

Harry Dresden has posed:
"I don't know about Giles, but I know someone that might be able to help sort this out." Harry muses thoughtfully,"It might cost me a few smut books, but he will probably have an idea." He frowns thougtfully and shakes his head,"There isn't anyone living at my place other me, my cat, and my dog. There isn't any sign of anyone else living there that I have noticed."

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Nick grimaces at that revelation. "Ooh... Make that ex-girlfriend I guess. It's been well over a year since she took the grenade so maybe-" He pauses, "Either way, she is not someone you just forget. So something definitely is up."

He looks over to Faith, "She remembers Willow too. So it seems to be just people she met in the more recent past that she forgot."

Faith Lehane has posed:
Faith Lehane frowns, "Geez that sucks, I mean there are a lot of things and people I'd love to forget, but I guess it dint work that way, does it. Well I'll see if Angel knows anything, let you know if I hear or see anything.." she grins wickedly, "Not like I'd show mercy to any amnesiac vamps mind you.."