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[unheiring]

We both acted unlike ourselves. Thus we both have something to apologize for.

[Luca looks him up and down once more, before turning around. He pours something of a lighter color, before turning back. It's rife with bubbles. If he bothers to taste it, he'll find the sweet taste of a moscato.]

One free drink between friends. Consider it me just trying to figure out your tastes, if you wish.

[livlaughlove]

... Alright. Thanks.

[of course livio tastes it! it would be stupid rude not to. he's just making a mental note to add the price of it to his tip at the end of his evening out, that's all.

his brows lift as he sips, thinks on it, sips again. he's laughing quietly as he sets the glass back down for now.]

That's a hell of a lot better than straight whiskey.

[unheiring]

Isn't it? Not that I don't keep that swill stocked for those that prefer it.

[He just might side-eye them along the way.]

If I must drink, I prefer much sweeter profiles like this. Though we do have a selection of drier palates, if that interests you.

[livlaughlove]

Shoot, I'll try anythin' you'd recommend, at least once. Wasteful, otherwise. [even if the thing he'd be wasting isn't strictly necessary for survival. but it feels rude to point that out to a... bartender / tavern owner.] I'm still learnin' what sorta flavors I like in the first place.

This the kinda work you're used to?

[unheiring]

You also don't have to drink.

[He motions to the pot of stew currently bubbling away.]

There's food to be had. And non-alcoholic beverages can be provided as well. I'm not particular.

[At Livio's question, Luca simply shrugs. His gaze finally flicks away.]

It was the easiest work to pick up on the road. I knew my way around labels and bottles enough to be a dab hand where necessary. A few nights of work would get me to the next town, at least.

[livlaughlove]

Is it okay if I want to? [weird question to be asking the guy whose job it is to serve him. "can i have what you're serving?"]

The travelin' sort, huh? Me, too.

[unheiring]

Only so long as you do not make a big deal of it.

[At least you're not a Vouivre, half-drunk and bemoaning his weird love life. That'd just be ridiculous.]

Indeed. I left home eight years ago, and have yet to return. [He chuckles, all without a single drop of humor.] Though I suppose this is the furthest I have ever been.

[livlaughlove]

[livio can't relate to having a home. at least, not one that he's willing to admit as such, even if his heart says otherwise. he wants to ask more, but isn't sure what's considered nosy or too friendly. maybe he'll drink the rest of his glass while he thinks over his next words.]

You do it 'cuz you like it, or...?

[unheiring]

It reminds me of home. And it is what I know best, at least as far as talents that can be applied on the road.

[There are also the spare bounties he picks up when he needs, but that's not exactly a topic for pleasant company. Not that he thinks someone like Livio would clutch his pearls over the topic. Warm as his exterior might be, you don't get to be as big and as broad as a man like that without having won a few fights. Never mind the weapons at his sides.]

Any thoughts on what you would like to try next?

[livlaughlove]

Sorry the road's kept you away for so long. [...] It must hurt to be stuck here, while home is waiting.

[he gets that, at least. especially now.

... but this feels kind of miserable. he didn't come here to make luca feel bad.]

... Sorry. Uh, somethin' harder, maybe? Never even gotten buzzy before. Is that the right word?

[unheiring]

It... is not as bad as it could be. My sibling is here. If nothing else, it's good to see them alive. I... worried.

[He shakes his head and turns back to the shelves. It's easier to compose himself when he's pretending to be busy.]

What parts do you like about whiskey? What do you not like?

[livlaughlove]

[oh. huh. come to think of it, he may have seen one-sided arguments in the netbook... but if it's a relief to luca, then that's good, right?]

Small mercies, I guess.

[he takes a moment to think on that. it's hard to put taste to words.]

... I'm not sure. It just tastes like burning, I guess.

[unheiring]

Hmm. You could try something that tastes like disinfectant.

[And with that in mind, Luca shuffles around until he pulls down a bottle of gin. He pours some of it into a tumbler, then pushes it over.]

Let me know what you think.

[livlaughlove]

[luca makes it sound sooo appetizing... but again, livio won't waste it. he does smell it first, and his eyes almost pop out of his head. he looks like he regrets this for a second, but ultimately sighs and sips on it, too.

and chokes. and gasps. and pants a little.]

Oh, jeez, that's -- Christ.

[...]

Well. It sure does taste... clean. [luca. did you actually feed him disinfectant?]

[unheiring]

I don't usually recommend people drink it straight.

[But didn't you just - Never mind.

He pours another tumbler of Gin. This time, though, he mixes it with some sort of greenish colored liquid, as well as a second bottle of liquor that smells far more sweet and floral. Finally, a more syrupy mixture is added in, before all parts are mixed together.

He passes this one over as well.]

Try this, instead.

[livlaughlove]

[while luca does that, livio will down the rest of the existent glass. he doesn't look quite as pained this time.

maybe he eyes the cocktail for a moment before trying it, as well. after a moment, his brows raise.]

Oh. This one's nice, actually. What's that other stuff you put in it?

[unheiring]

Well. [He shakes the bottle of liqueur with a smirk.] This is used typically to ease summer illnesses. It has a pleasant enough sweetness, so when combined with a bit of syrup, gin, and a bit of citrus juice...

[He motions to the drink.]

There you have it.

[livlaughlove]

I like it! It tastes like grass. [what.] Thanks, Mr. Luca.

[unheiring]

[He squints.]

I don't... know if that's how it should taste but. [Shaking his head.] Would you like something else to try?

[livlaughlove]

[livio sure seems to enjoy it! and now he trusts luca to further hone in on his taste, so...]

Sure!

[still happily sipping on this, in the meantime.]

[unheiring]

[He'll only force one more drink on Livio. He's a big man, but he doesn't seem to have any experience with alcohol. And Luca doubts he'd be able to carry the guy home himself.

Anyway, he tracks down a carafe of orange colored juice. It's poured into a glass just before Luca turns his back to grab a corked bottle.]

Cover your ears. [It's the only warning Livio gets before he removes the cap. A rather large pop follows, along with an excessive amount of fizz siphoning out.]

[livlaughlove]

[luca may be right. luca IS right. and what livio doesn't know is going to catch up to him in about 20 minutes.

he very much does not cover his ears, which... they both probably regret, considering he jumps and yelps at the pop. actually, livio himself just laughs after the fact.]

Shit -- aha, y'sure did warn me though!

[unheiring]

[Well, at least he's laughing. It brings a smile to Luca's face, even.]

Nothing bothers you, hmm?

[He pours the champagne into the long-stemmed glass with juice, then stirs it together.]

For later.

[livlaughlove]

Well, I wouldn't say that... but, shoot, it'd be kinda a dick move to get pissy if I ignored your advice to my own detriment, yeah?

[did luca say "for later?" he's already reaching to sippy that one. it's pretty.]

[unheiring]

It has not stopped others in the past, so...

[He gives a shrug. He's not complaining that Livio is shopping around for his tastes. Whatever keeps him pleased.]