Wait out the storm in Watersong... (Open!)

[asharpertongue]

Lara watched the weather closely. Looked like it was going to be a rough night. The storm had swept in a little further down the coast and it was headed their way. The bar wasn't completely full but storms either cleared out the patrons or brought them. Judging by the steadily building trickle, this was a 'bring them in' kind of night.



Stepping behind the bar, Lara grinned at Michael. "Might be busy. Better get some vodka on ice...I think snowy cocktails are going to be in demand tonight." Michael only grunted and sighed in a put upon way. She laughed and went back to her stool at the end of the bar looking out over the filling dancefloor.



[ooc: feel free to pitch up and enjoy the storm!]

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[asharpertongue]

Lara nodded. "You're probably right to stay out of it. It's not as much fun as it seems." She said with a grin.

[meowhistory]

"Do you feel like you're part of it?"

Her nerves were slowly fading away, and Lena thought that even though Lara might be the only one she talked to for the night, it was at least a gorgeous woman she was talking to. Something inside her tinged. She wanted more than talk, very possibly.

[asharpertongue]

Lara shrugged. "On the outskirts I think. I prefer this." She said, gesturing around the room.

[meowhistory]

"How many people are sirens here?" She was fine with sirens. "Or is that rude to ask?"

[asharpertongue]

Lena was frank and Lara found herself smiling. "About half the bar staff, myself, obviously, and a number of the patrons. And it's not rude to ask...but maybe with less volume."

[meowhistory]

"Oh!" She lowered her voice to a whisper. "Oh my God, I'm so sorry. I just wanted to make su- I'm not really used to being heard the f- I thought I could find cover with the music", she corrected herself.

[asharpertongue]

"You're fine. No harm done." Lara said, waving a hand. "Everyone here knows the bar is mixed, supernaturally speaking."

[meowhistory]

Here was Lena's fire proof. "But .."

She leaned in a little, but made sure that she didn't touch Lara. "but like ..sexually speaking as well, right?"

[asharpertongue]

Lara beamed. "I guess that depends on who you speak to, but yes. Sirens are...flexible for the most part. The humans are on a case by case basis."

[meowhistory]

"Oh - okay. Yes, that makes sense. Of course, yes."

Of course there weren't going to be special corners. She gulped down the last of her glass. "Okay."

[asharpertongue]

"Are you looking for anything in particular or just asking in general?" Lara asked gently.

[meowhistory]

"Not looking at all!", she blurted out. "I -"

This was why she didn't have any friends. Just talking shouldn't be so hard. "I'm just generally interested. And just trying to get eh - familiar. You know."

[asharpertongue]

Lara nodded. "Well if you change your mind, I'm sure I can point you in the right direction." She said with a smile.

[meowhistory]

It was good that her glass was empty, because else Lena would have choked on her drink. Now she just choked on air, hiccuping while putting her glass down.

"There's like ..directions?"

[asharpertongue]

"No, I meant I could introduce you to some people." She cocked her head at Lena. "You're not really much with social interaction are you?"

[meowhistory]

"Of course."

She said of course too often. "I haven't talked to anyone in four years because of magical reasons." Whatever, this night was ruined anyway. "The only one who knows that I l- " She licked her lips. "That I'm le-" Her breath hitched. "- is my brother. I'm trying to be better."

[asharpertongue]

The light bulb went off in Laras mind. "You're not looking for...masculine company. It's okay. You're among friends here." She grinned. "And I happen to know more than a few like yourself are here tonight."

[meowhistory]

Oh God, Lena had said it out loud. Almost. But still in a way that someone else could pick it up. But Lara was like ..queen of sexy things? But not in a - sirens couldn't read thoughts, could they?

"I'm not looking for a lover or something." Her cheeks were burning. "Or even - just to get ..out. Out here, not like coming out. You know."

[asharpertongue]

Lara grinned. "I know. Just know you're welcome here whenever you want to relax. Or not." She winked.

[meowhistory]

"I know."

"I kn- I need another drink. Something with alcohol." Lena's was still trying to work up the nerve to talk with another woman. Another woman that wasn't Lara. She wasn't going to think about ..other stuff already.

[asharpertongue]

Waving a hand, Lara brought the bartender over. "Get this lady whatever she wants. On me." Lara said. "I hope you have a good night here, whatever you're looking for."

[meowhistory]

"That's really very nice of you, Lara. Thank you."

While Lena was being honest anyway. "And .. if you see Levi, can you thank him for taking care of the cat?"

[asharpertongue]

Lara frowned. "The cat? You mean Bach's cat that he looked after for a little bit a while ago?"

[meowhistory]

"That one." Lena was glad she had a new glass to toy with. "If you want to."

[asharpertongue]

"How do you know that cat?" Lara asked, leaning on the bar, smiling. "I thought Bach still had her."