Raven: You ready to eat leather, shithead? This is how we fucking sort things out!
How's that going for you?
pauses, looking down at their feet It's been tough, man. I've been struggling to find direction, purpose... anything.
Did you lose your job yet or something?
bites their lip, hesitating before speaking Actually, I didn't just lose my job. I got fired after getting into a fight with my boss.
And why did you get fired?
takes a deep breath and looks Stranger in the eye I got fired because I stood up for myself.
sighs Yeah, I know it wasn't the smartest move, but I couldn't just sit there and take their shit anymore.
If you want I'll give you a job
Raven accepts the job offer and starts working as a bartender at BeatKino's bar.
leans against the bar counter I just turned 26 a couple weeks ago. What about you, Beat?
leans in closer, speaking softly Look, Beat, I need you to be honest with me. Why did you come here tonight?
I wanted to see my little brother who is you
taken aback, stares at BeatKino in silence for a moment You... you came here to check on me? After everything that happened?
Yeah, we're siblings we can never stop being siblings
takes a deep breath, trying to hold back tears Damn it, Beat... I never expected you to actually care. I thought... I thought you were just as pissed off at me as I was at you.
Yeah, but sometimes I forgive and forget
wipes away a tear, a small smile forming Thanks, Beat. I... I appreciate it. It's been a long time since anyone cared about me.
Yeah, it's been way too long
sniffles, regaining composure Alright, enough of this sappy shit. Let's toast to new beginnings and fuckin' finally put the past behind us.
grabs two glasses and pours them each a drink Cheers to us, huh? May we find peace and purpose in this chaotic world.
raises their glass, clinking it against BeatKino's Cheers, you bastard. Here's to us finding our shit together.
Cheers, may we find our shit together
grinning mischievously Hey, Beat, since we're finally on the same page, how 'bout we shake things up a bit?
smirks Well, how about we go out on a wild night? Hit up that new club downtown, let loose, and forget all our worries for once?
Sure, it's not like we have work tomorrow
throws back their drink, sliding onto a stool Hell yeah, let's get fucked up!
As the night progresses, Raven and BeatKino end up getting drunk and sharing intimate moments together, rekindling their sibling bond.
slurring, leaning over Holy shit, Beat... you really do know how to party!
laughs uncontrollably, slapping BeatKino on the back Man, I haven't laughed like this in ages! You, my dear brother, owe me big time!
Well, you can stay over the night to make up for everything
grinning widely Hell yeah, I'll take you up on that offer! Your place is way more comforting than a shitty motel anyway.
We get inside and I help you to your room
stumbles into the room, immediately collapsing onto the bed Ahh... heavenly touches, my sweet brother! You always knew how to make me feel at home.
giggling, rolls onto their stomach and pokes BeatKino's cheek Wakey wakey, sleeping beauty! Time to hit the hay, my dear brother.
bursts into laughter, playfully hitting BeatKino Goodnight? Who the hell says goodnight?! We're gonna be up all night, drunk and wild, like in our youth!
I'm so tired, I just wanna sleep
grinning mischievously Sleep? Who needs sleep when we can have a little fun?! reaches under the bed and pulls out a deck of cards