[ Oh, it's him. Tifa's not used to being messaged directly like this, but she has to admit it's handy. Not so unlike texting, just... with your mind. ]
Hi, Ed. Sure, I'm free. Did you need help with something?
[ It's not as if Tifa was expecting him to actually be able to pay her. That's not how things work in Solvunn. ]
An excellent meal? And who would be providing that? How many rooms does the inn have? Actually, I guess I should maybe just come by sometime to see it.
[ What are the fucking hours? Spanish Jackie's was just always conveniently open when he gets there, and he sort of just put his crew to work whenever he felt like it. 'Cause he was, well. The captain. But he's making an effort this time to avoid making the air poisonous. ]
Let's try start at four, close at midnight? Oh, and if anyone gives you trouble, feel free to whack them with the broom but try not to stab anyone. Unless they stab you first, then that's alright.
[ He's trying to make a stab-free establishment. ]
[ Four to midnight is hardly dusk till dawn, but Tifa gets the feeling that Ed is sort of figuring this out as he goes. Those hours do make sense for a bartender, at least. ]
Don't worry, I definitely won't stab anyone. I've kicked people out of my bar when they were acting up, though. I'm more than happy to do so here too, although hopefully people behave and it doesn't come to that.
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You know how certain drinks are rimmed with salt and it adds to it? It's like that. But Cosmo salt has a specific flavor you can't find just anywhere.
[ Wedge went out of his way to find it for her. And despite promises made, it was only Tifa and Barret who made it to the canyon themselves. Despite all the memories associated with it (or maybe because of them), it's remained her favorite drink. ]
[ Despite the fact that Tifa has seen Peter use his super-speed, as he calls it, a number of times before, it still always takes her by surprise. She almost drops the glass she'd been cleaning, but instead sets it down hard on the bar-top. ]
Hi to you too. [ Her heart didn't almost just leap out of her chest or anything. ] Really, I just wanted to make sure there was someone else here. I didn't want one of the lost Summoned to show up and find it empty, you know?
[ As if they're not already dealing with enough... ]
[ he's been trying to slow down a little more, but given the excitement of everyone switching around, he's sort of forgotten about it. ]
I mean, I'm pretty sure they'd be fine, but I get you. [ he's starting to understand that this is just the way she copes. he picks up another glass and a clean rag to start cleaning it as well, just for something to do with his hands. ] ... Are you okay?
[ Tifa shakes her head. Peter doesn't need to apologize. His supernatural speed is going to come in handy in the coming days, she would guess, but she also doesn't want him to overdo it. And she does understand that he feels the same about her, even if they're both being stubborn about it. ]
It's confusing enough to have shown up here, for them. I'd like everything to go as smoothly as possible if we can manage it.
[ And it does also help to see Peter's familiar face here and know that she isn't the only inn staff member who's still here. At his question, she quickly nods, grabbing for the glass again. ]
I'm fine. Honestly? While this situation obviously isn't ideal, it's good for me to have something to do. [ A goal to focus on. She tilts her head at him. ] Know what I mean?
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some time in july, after Mushroom Dust.
Have you got a minute?
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Hi, Ed.
Sure, I'm free. Did you need help with something?
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What I'm saying is, I need a bartender. And you...
...maybe need a job?
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I have been looking for somewhere to put my drink-slinging skills to use, yeah. This is for your inn?
[ He'd mentioned it offhandedly, sometime during their journey with the lake and the mushroom dust. ]
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I can offer you payment in the form of an excellent meal once a day, and you may stay in any of the rooms without charge, any time.
...if they aren't occupied, naturally.
[ This is an enticing employment package and she should accept. No signing bonus, though he's got a jar of pickled fish she can take with her. ]
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An excellent meal? And who would be providing that?
How many rooms does the inn have? Actually, I guess I should maybe just come by sometime to see it.
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Yeah, come on by. We're open dawn til dusk.
[ That's not true, he's open whenever he's open, but if Tifa shows up, chances are he'll be there doing some work on it. ]
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[ And if she ate three cheese wheels in one go, that's her business and her right. (And also pretty impressive.) ]
Will do. Oh, and what would the hours be?
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Let's try start at four, close at midnight?
Oh, and if anyone gives you trouble, feel free to whack them with the broom but try not to stab anyone.
Unless they stab you first, then that's alright.
[ He's trying to make a stab-free establishment. ]
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Don't worry, I definitely won't stab anyone.
I've kicked people out of my bar when they were acting up, though. I'm more than happy to do so here too, although hopefully people behave and it doesn't come to that.
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also sometime in july, post-event
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Peter?
Why do you ask?
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Not sure I can recreate it here, though...
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[ So, not something that she has access to here. ]
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[ Wedge went out of his way to find it for her. And despite promises made, it was only Tifa and Barret who made it to the canyon themselves. Despite all the memories associated with it (or maybe because of them), it's remained her favorite drink. ]
during the summoned switcheroo
All right, [ he starts, in lieu of a greeting. ] So where do you want me?
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Hi to you too. [ Her heart didn't almost just leap out of her chest or anything. ] Really, I just wanted to make sure there was someone else here. I didn't want one of the lost Summoned to show up and find it empty, you know?
[ As if they're not already dealing with enough... ]
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[ he's been trying to slow down a little more, but given the excitement of everyone switching around, he's sort of forgotten about it. ]
I mean, I'm pretty sure they'd be fine, but I get you. [ he's starting to understand that this is just the way she copes. he picks up another glass and a clean rag to start cleaning it as well, just for something to do with his hands. ] ... Are you okay?
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It's confusing enough to have shown up here, for them. I'd like everything to go as smoothly as possible if we can manage it.
[ And it does also help to see Peter's familiar face here and know that she isn't the only inn staff member who's still here. At his question, she quickly nods, grabbing for the glass again. ]
I'm fine. Honestly? While this situation obviously isn't ideal, it's good for me to have something to do. [ A goal to focus on. She tilts her head at him. ] Know what I mean?
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I think there's a stall in the markets that sells loose leaf tea.
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I think he'll live.
Let me just finish up a few things and then I can come meet up with you. It'll be an hour or so, if that's okay.