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Re: First Day of Summer (Open)

Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2021 12:29 pm
by Franky
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Franky snorted, watching Blondie's skill of coins and tongue at work. Franky knew better than to play Coppers against her particular type of goblin, let alone her. It was one of their most favorite games, and her reputation for that preceded her. Franky then turned to Millie, "Yes, you're most certainly hired, Millie. You've done great tonight. I would like you to stay up here and keep doing your thing. And keep an eye on the bar. Most behave, but none but you and me are allowed back here. Anyone breaks it, banned for life." He smiled at her, "I'll take care of the kitchen, you handle the front."

With a nod, Franky slipped in the back. He knew the lockbox was safe regardless, but he wanted Millie to know the seriousness of the responsibility he was giving her. Back in the kitchen, Franky went about his usual routine. Water so hot it made his hands raw, soapy. Then came the deep, scrubbing of all the surfaces. He'd had more than enough of this practice from both his time as a child helping his father on the food cart, and in the military. After that, he went through, neatly organized everything he'd touched through the day, moving it back to exactly where he had it before. And then he finished with a deep scrubbing of the floor.

Once everything was spotless, an hour or so later, he stepped back out into his bar. All that was left were the few night owls nursing their drinks, the few people that had passed out, and Millie. Franky grabbed his bar ledger and unlocked the lockbox cover, pulling the interior box out. He began counting the day's take. As he did, he plucked out a small, leather pouch, dropping in an appropriate amount of coins, added a few more, tying it up, and setting it before the ledger.

Once the place looked clean enough under Millie's ministrations, he waved her over. "Here's your pay for the day. You can call it a night. I threw in some extra coins in there. I'd like for you to go buy some working clothes. I'm sure you've seen that its messy here, so it only seems fair I provide you the clothes that would be potentially ruined." He smiled toothily at her, "You're my first hire, and you've certainly earned it. Drink some water, and when you're able, come by a bit earlier tomorrow. We can discuss terms, do some paperwork and such."

With that done, Franky went through the routine of writing out the debt notes for the passed out people, and slipping them into pockets, coin pouches, once a boot. He wasn't overly concerned if they actually paid or not, but most did. As he finished, he tossed out the last call decree, while Blondie raised her glass that she'd just drained. The few other stragglers finished up and slipped out the front.

Franky reached for the bottle she'd been working on, when he turned back, seeing the way she was eyeing him. "Ya know, I have an old vintage in back, been saving for a special occasion." Blondie smiled, a shark having caught her prey, and hopped down off her stool, walking around to the other side of the bar.

"Well, I'd say I'm certainly a special occasion."

Franky could only smirk, watching as she disappeared back into the kitchen. He grabbed his ledger and lockbox and followed after her, locking the kitchen door behind him.


Re: First Day of Summer (Open)

Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 11:43 am
by Jane Farraway
Searing 1st, 121. The Hobbled Gobbler, Zaichaer

Jane held a cloth to her mouth, feeling another bout of nausea threatening to come up. Franky's compliments almost did not register and it took her a moment to process what he had said.

“Oh...? Oh!”, Jane exclaimed, clasping her hands, “Th-thank you, Franky! Hah, I was such a mess tonight I was sure that—well...”, She trailed off, sure that her half-clueless bumbling would only earn her a day of consolatory wages and then a dismissal. Perhaps he was desperate, perhaps he was kind, but regardless this man had given her his trust.

“Either way, I'm glad you were happy with my—performance tonight. I promise you that I'll only get better going forward...”

She nodded as Franky briefed her on her responsibilities and became slightly worried when he mentioned her policing the bar. Asserting herself had never been something that came easy to her and she reflected on the rude behavior of some of the guests. They seemed to like, respect, and even fear Franky, but would they honor her authority? A troubling thought, but she did not want to betray her concern, lest he rescind his offer.

“Of course, I understand completely. I'll be sure to watch it closely and will let you know the moment anyone crosses that line.”

With that she began to search around the bar, eventually finding the cleaning supplies. There were brooms, a bucket, a mop, and a neatly folded stack of clean towels. Jane had never expected a man that she thought to be an Ork to be so organized. Alongside with it all was a small barrel that contained finely shredded wood chips. This was meant for cleaning up vomit, but she didn't know this. Instead she threw piles of towels onto the floor, cringing as the bile seeped through the cloth and moistened her hands. She was not accustomed to such heavy duty cleaning in the slightest and many trips were made to the sink to wash her hands of whatever grime soiled them. Eventually she was able to sop up the spilled beverages and vomit, sweeping up the dirt. She then wiped off the tables, dropping crumbs on the floor, requiring her to sweep the floor again. There was definitely a technique to cleaning a bar, one that she would surely figure out as she went.

The bar was nearly empty now, the members of Warthog now retiring to their rooms, all save for Blondie, who seemed to be waiting on Franky. Jane made small talk with her as she went, finding her at least somewhat charming, though she couldn't completely hide her discomfort towards the lascivious Goblina. At a loss with how to handle the passed out drunks that laid out on the tables and floors, she rolled them out of their vomit puddles, nearly retching, and covered them with a towels, a decision partly influenced of her own drunkenness and a desire to simply not have to look at them. Franky would surely instruct her more on this later.

Jane smiled as her new employer gave her her day's pay, including her tips, and instructed her on getting new clothes. She looked down at her nearly ruined blouse and dirt stained dress, blushing at what the launderette might assume of her from this mess.

“Yes, that would be wise. I'll buy something before I come in tomorrow and give you the receipt. I suppose I'll see you then!”

She stumbled out the door to go home, throwing up into the gutter several paces down the street. The water Franky had suggested was seeming more urgent by the minute. A firm tap on her shoulder frightened her and she stood up, recognizing the person as a soldier from the Defense Corps. She was surprised by her presence, sure that the military would never bother to patrol such a neighborhood.

“Miss, do you need help getting home?”, the woman asked, her tone flat and serious.

Jane could only nod and the soldier put an arm under her, supporting her as they walked back to the East End. If the newly hired barmaid was sure of one thing it was that she'd never work drunk again.

Re: First Day of Summer (Open)

Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 3:26 pm
by Goule
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An awesome way to kick off the summer, indeed! Jane is such a cutie and Franky, you savvy businessman you -- well done! Certainly, your dive bar is a touch more reputable.

Jane
Lore
Etiquette: Dealing with harassment
Etiquette: Talking to customers
Etiquette: Politeness despite personal prejudices
Etiquette: Being patient with drunks
Bodybuilding: Carrying heavy trays
Bodybuilding: Moving unconscious people
Bodybuilding: Keeping balance
Bodybuilding: Physical Exertion
Resistance: Resisting drunkenness
Resistance: Resisting nausea
Resistance: Resisting fatigue

Loot
Gifts from Grackles: Small Brass Bell, Ivory Cigarette Filter, Single Pearl Earring (to be worn while working), 5 silvers
Tips: 20 coppers, 2 silver
Injuries Her head's gonna be killing her in the morning, oof

Franky
Lore
Business: Coordinating a special event with a holiday
Business: Spreading rumors of an event to drum up interest
Business: Occasionally offering up freebies to keep customers happy
Business: The exertion of working a crowded venue
Business: Keeping up the small talk among many customers simultaneously
Business: Checking in on the mood of a customer
Business: Testing a prospect before hiring them
Business: Be polite to customers
Business: Selecting a popular song for a concert's kick-off
Business: Paying someone for their audition
Singing - Song: Loreley

Loot -4gp, 6sp, 63cp for Jane's uniform
Uniform Details
Dress: 2gp 2 sp 50cp(dress+cotton+large-good(8sp x 1.5 x 3 -.25=22.5 sp)/Corset: 1gp 5 sp 13 cp(corset+large+wool, medium x dyed(green)-good(3sp x 3 x 1.5 x 1.5-5.025=15.125)/Shoes: 9sp(shoes+leather(3sp x 3)=9sp
Injuries


Points 8, not to be used for magic XP

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