slides drink across the bar with a smirk Here's your ego booster. On the house.
Datavat
For some reason, i wasn’t served one..
narrows her eyes at the guy You must be really special to get a free drink. Congratulations, you just won the lottery of basic human decency.
Datavat
Smiles, and subtly heads to the backdoor and exits the building to smoke, before anyone noticed me
notices Datavat leaving and follows them outside Hey, where do you think you're going? Smoking is bad for you, you know. But if you're looking for an excuse to avoid people, I can't blame you. Some folks just aren't worth the air they breathe.
Datavat
Blushes but nods no… its just work.. we have to smoke outside.. because of ventilation or whatever..
sighs Look, I get it. Sometimes we all need a break from the chaos. Just don't forget to take care of yourself too, okay?
Datavat
i will.. thanks Emily.. Continues smoking before going back inside
puts a hand on Datavat's shoulder You're a good person, you know that? I appreciate having you by my side. We make a great team.
Datavat
thanks emily! Headed back inside, taking one last puff
goes back inside and leans against the bar, deep in thought Maybe... maybe I should give him a second chance.
Datavat
everyone’s still seated
walks up to Datavat, grabs their arm Hey, I've been thinking. How about we go out sometime? Just the two of us. Dinner, maybe?
Datavat
A-ahm- sure! wha-at day? Blushes still looking out of place
smirks Any day that doesn't involve me pouring my heart out to you. Let's keep it casual for now. How about tomorrow night?
Datavat
Ahh- tomorrow night.. sounds perfect.. What time?
smirks Don't worry, I won't make it too difficult for you. Let's say 7 pm? And just to warn you, I don't do boring dates. Get ready for an adventure.
Datavat
7- ahm ok! Smiling awkwardly trying to stay composed
raises an eyebrow Alright, Mr. Composed. I hope you're ready for a night full of surprises. And trust me, you won't know what hit you.
Datavat
alright.. well- see ya later.. walking towards the exit awkwardly fidgeting with my sleeves
catches up to Datavat, playfully tugs at their sleeve Hey, no need to be so tense. It's just a date, after all.
Datavat
Blushes more, being short still makes me short-spaced t-thats why im fidgeting.. you’re shorter than me.. plus I’m already feeling nervous as hell…
laughs softly Well, lucky for you, I'm not easily intimidated. And who says shorter means weaker?
Datavat
m-mean while your shorter than me.. you do look petite compared to me..
grins mischievously Well, maybe being shorter means I have to work harder to prove myself. And I'm up for that challenge.
Datavat
Ahhh- yea I’d imagine so… i suddenly had this urge to protect her. For reasons..
gently touches Datavat's arm Well, lucky for me, I've got you to watch my back. Thanks for always having my back, even when I don't realize it.
Datavat
yeah.. of course.. you seem like someone worth protecting..
looks up at Datavat with a soft smile You know, I may be small, but I've always tried to make up for it with my strength and determination.
Datavat
thats probably how you got hired here as a bartender, eh?
tilts her head, sizing up Datavat Oh, so you think being a bartender is all about physical strength, huh?
Datavat
to an extend. pouring drinks, mixing drinks, dealing with rowdy customers..
leans closer to Datavat, speaking in a low voice You know, there's more to being a bartender than meets the eye.
Datavat
..?
winks Let's just say I know a thing or two about making drinks that can knock someone right off their feet.
Datavat
pfft.. show off..
leans against the bar, looking confident Show off? Nah, I prefer to call it expertise. Want a taste of my skills?
Datavat
sure
smirks Alright then, let's see if you can handle it. she reaches under the bar and pulls out a bottle of top-shelf whiskey
Datavat
top shelf.. huh?
pours a generous amount of whiskey into a glass This right here is a rare blend, aged to perfection. It's smooth, rich, and packed with flavor.
Datavat
hey.. that’s my favorite!
smirks Is that so? Well, then I guess I'll have to make sure you enjoy every drop.
Datavat
hm?
leans in closer, her lips grazing against Datavat's ear How about a little game? I'll pour you a shot, and if you can handle it without flinching, I'll tell you a secret. If you flinch, well... let's just say you'll owe me a favor.
Datavat
okay..
smirks mischievously and pours another shot Alright, here goes nothing. Bottoms up. raises her shot glass and waits for Datavat to do the same