( open ) here I am, swollen red

[breweries]

Who 🍷 Shylock and you!
What 🍷 The softest of openings of his bar, Hemlock! Haniwa may or may not be there. And maybe some other substory prompts?
When 🍷 Anytime this month
Where 🍷 His bar, Hemlock, and all over town probably.
Content Warnings 🍷 tba


source | bar reference

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[breweries]

[ making drinks his usual magical way is a spectacle, isn't it? the tequila sunrise that he decides on making look just as enchanting as he places the drink in front of norimune. ]

There's no shortage of them, is there. Where will the Enma be taking the rest if they hypothetically run out of room at the Kaigo no Bou, I wonder?

[kikuichi]

[He gives a short clap after Shylock finished making the drink.]

So far, it seems like we have plenty of space left. We're still bringing more of them in.

[But he haven't personally seen how much space they have. Or went to the storage room the haniwa are being brought to. Do they really have enough room? Is it something they need to know, whenever they reach the limit? Maybe it's worth pursuing promotion for... But it sounds like a lot of work.

Norimune take his first sip, and smiles widely once the sweet liquid spread in his mouth.]

How wonderful!

[breweries]

Fufu, why thank you. There's more where that came from.

[ if norimune is in the mood to get drunk, that is. for now let's take it easy. ]

Hopefully you have more room for a few more from this establishment alone. I've been stowing them away from my patrons' eyes, but it seems there's just no end to them. [ a sigh. ] Have they been affecting you or everyone in the Department as of late?

[kikuichi]

I'd love to have some more.

[Within reasonable limits. Work won't wait for excuses.]

Oh, I can take them for you. Depending on how many you have, I may call for some help.

[Carrying too much is too risky. He'd need extra hands to carry them all in smaller amounts.]

Everyone is doing their best. But I do notice they're on edge and growing more weary.

[breweries]

Oh, dear. Well, if you could extend an invite for them to come here to relax, I'd certainly appreciate it.

[ business-minded as ever... ]

And not to worry -- I only have two of these special guests, and they're small enough to be carried in each hand.

[ ... ]

Well, make that three. [ because there's now a new guest sitting on a stool besides norimune, as if it's been there for a long time. hey, there. ]

[kikuichi]

I will. Goodness knows that we all need a break. And if they find themselves enjoying your bar, all the better.

[More connections, more businesses, as well as more drinks to enjoy.]

Oya?

[He blinks and looks over. Oh, there's a haniwa. It looks rather charming, actually. Sitting there as if waiting for its turn to be served. He blinks again, before he chuckles.]

I guess they also want to join in.

[breweries]

They must be thirsty, the poor things. That or they desire company as much as everyone else.

[ but not to worry, he's come prepared. he serves up the cute little haniwa a shotglass full of wine, as if it's a legitimate customer. ]

Although they don't seem to be sentient at all, do they?

[ he still doesn't get how these little guys work, but at least he's having fun somewhat...? ]

[kikuichi]

They certainly appear without our notice. But I haven't seen or heard of them moving around by themselves.

[Everyone's been picking them up (if they dared to) and carrying them (such as the poor overworked Enma). But nothing like the haniwa moving by themselves.]

Maybe they can't move around yet?

[breweries]

Perhaps. It is rather sad, when you think about it. They might not even seen how the night sky looks up due to their rigid positions.

[ just some food for thought as he busies himself with another order. ]

[kikuichi]

They can only look ever forward. Perhaps they're jealous of us, with our larger and more mobile forms.

[There's a sort of understanding tone to his voice, as he take his time to enjoy his drink.]

I'll make sure to show them the sky, once I carry them out.

[breweries]

If they were truly sentient, I'm certain that they'd appreciate the gesture.

[ he can't help but chuckle. it's so rare to have someone indulge him with his weirdo tangents, so this is very much welcome indeed. ]

You might be one of the very few I've encountered who don't find them so irritating. Though I do hope this all resolves itself on their own, for your own peace of mind and other's.

[kikuichi]

If it's not for their unpleasant aura, I wouldn't mind seeing them around. They're quite charming in a way.

[The vibes are ruining their chance for a more haniwa friendly world. Or something.

How long will he hold this opinion for, on the other hand... the work certainly doesn't help, when they're so understaffed.]

I hope so as well... I imagine after this is resolved, no one wants to see them again.

[Now that he thinks about it, are there any regular, ordinary haniwa around in the city...]

[breweries]

A shame, if that were true. I don't mind having them for company, or as decoration.

[ he just likes the weird, okay. ]

Although, whoever unleashed these kinds of objects to the wild, they must have a certain grudge on the popular.

[ the glint in his eyes turns a bit serious as he locks gazes with norimune. ]

Don't you think so, officer?

[kikuichi]

[He finishes off his drink, and slide the glass a little towards Shylock. Norimune's eyes meet Shylock's.]

Hm... I share similiar thoughts. I just don't have any proofs yet...

[Solid, hard evidence that can link to an answer.]

Just my own ideas, as well as overhearing similiar opinions.

that was supposed to be *populace, whoops

[breweries]

Oh? Do tell.

[ he takes the glass back, and brandishes a new one. ]

Would you like to try another drink while you're at it?

[ a sneaky tamamo as always. ]

[kikuichi]

[He laughs and nods.]

Uhahaha, another drink would be splendid. But not too much, since I have to carry these little ones back.

[Not declining the offer, yes. One or two more drinks should be fine, he thinks.]