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You guess? Well, that's alright! I'm only curious.

[There's a small chuckle at that, but she figures that he really may not have magic in his world. Which was fine, she didn't need to know the details; she was merely curious is all. If he wasn't sure how to describe it, then she wasn't going to fuss.]

Oh! Dive bars are usually fun... And they're usually cheap, too.

[She's about to silently note down this bar, until she notices that frown on his face. Her lips curving into a slight frown as well, peering over at him with a look of concern.]

What's wrong?

Well...

[ the smile does return to his face, but only slightly. it doesn't come from a place of pleasure, that's for sure. it's more thoughtful. contemplative. very much something that robin rarely wore in front of customers. ]

... I heard they're making really similar drinks. Ones that I've created, too! And I guess I just don't like the idea of them stealing a recipe, because then... what if they do something with it that's kind of gross?

[ like lace it with aphrodisiacs or add in booze or something. not that there's anything wrong with those two things, but if they advertised it as something robin made himself, that'd be pretty unsavory. ]

I know it might sound petty, but...

[ well. he worries about his own, shylock's name, and anyone who might get falsely advertised to. ]

[Oh, that smile looks a bit forced on her end, and she can't help but find herself frowning just a bit deeper. Staying quiet for a moment, and letting his words sink in a bit as she begins to contemplate her options here. Quickly beginning to wonder if the Daitengu would be upset if she... Well. Not start a fight, per say, but certainly, she would start something. She certainly didn't find it cool that they were stealing. It didn't sit right with her.]

It's not petty! Let's go take a look see, and we'll deal with it when if they are stealing your recipes.

[She's not itching for a fight, but she did promise that she'd defend Robin from harm, so that's exactly what she was going to do for him.]

Whatever the case, I won't let them hurt you if they try and start something with you. I'm sure the Daitengu won't mind if I give someone an ass beating over something like this. If it comes to that, anyway! We might just need to sternly chat with them, if we're that lucky!

[With that said, she takes a step forward, and reaches her hand out toward Robin's shoulder. Comfortably squeezing it with a smile, to ease up any nerves that he may be feeling, if any.]

Ready to go?

[ well, that certainly makes his shoulders relax. not because she's like, forcing him to chill, but because it's been a long time since he's had someone even close to parental in his life? and whatever she's doing--- consciously or otherwise--- is helping with those little anxieties and nerves that spring up when facing what could be a pretty hostile environment... ]

An ass beating?! [ robin suddenly tenses up again. ] No, no, no. No violence. I just... if they are, then I can just tell them Lady Tenkohime and Mister Shylock would be upset if they continued.

[ surely that'd be enough of a deterrent. right? ]

I don't want you to get into trouble. After all, I should able to do some things myself!

[ let him be the brave bird that he needs to be??? maybe... ]

[Oh dear. Why does that sound so funny coming out of Robin? She has to stifle a laugh, but she does look apologetic at the motion of her. Well. Kicking someone's ass. It was rather tempting, honestly, but when he speaks, she can't help but change her tone a bit. Quickly understanding that Robin wants to resolve this as cleanly as possible, which was understandable!]

Alright, let's do it your way then. However, if they start something...

[She holds back the urge to crack her knuckles. Instead, giving an all too unnerving smile that's clearly threatening. However, it does drop into something much more gentle. Her hand squeezing his shoulder again.]

I got your back, kiddo.

[With that said, as they reach their destination, she reaches her hand toward the door. Tightly squeezing the handle, and opening the door, first. Eyes darting back and forth around the bar, holding back the urge to play with the latch of her scythe. Marie eying the bartender, before trailing her gaze back to Robin, to keep an eye on him while he conducts his business.]

[ ooh, she's kind of intimidating. definitely has a vibe that he rarely felt after leaving his parents. but he was always surrounded by well-intentioned managers and a small group of 'friends'. work friends, not personal friends. not like the kind he has here now.

inside the bar they go. dark, dingy, smells of some kind of herbal smoke--- not necessarily cigarettes. that smell always gave him a headache because he never had to worry about people smoking inside of the churches or the concert halls. but the more gentle aroma of something that he'd find inside of tenkohime's pipe is a lot easier to deal with.

in front of the the bartender, robin sits on a stool and rests his elbows on the bar. he points at his badge and smiles sweetly before having a very quiet conversation--- his lips are barely moving as he whispers what he needs to say.

the man behind the bar? his expression changes rapidly: surprise, shock, anger, fear, and then back to anger.

this is when his voice rises. ]

P-please, I'm just asking not to steal my drink ideas! It's not like I make a ton of them a day and youkai are starting to ask, and...

[ he's almost at the point of squeaking. ]

[While Robin opts to sit down, she stands ever ready behind him. Eyes constantly darting around the dark area, to ensure that the patrons, and other workers in the bar don't disturb Robin. Ever watchful, before her eyes dart back to what's in front of her. The bartender becoming angry, which sets off everything inside of her to protect this kid.

She's seen this look before, and it's one that she absolutely despises. However, instead of drawing her scythe, as she normally would in these circumstances, she physically reaches out for the bartender, and clenches her fist into the fabric of his clothes. The woman strong enough that she's able to physically lift up the bartender from the floor.

If he had been holding anything, it was on the floor now. Marie hovering over the bartender, to make her point very, very clear.]

He's asking you nicely. Now, out of the kindness of your heart, you're gonna listen to him, and stop stealing other people's ideas. You don't want it getting out to the higher ups that you're stealing an important person's ideas, right?

[Her tone is very, very sharp, but also very calm. It could absolutely cut through the tension in the air right now, but at least she's managed to make the bartender look frightened enough.]

[ wow, did the air just freeze up around robin or is it just him? obviously it's not--- the bartender is also incredibly still and quiet, taking a moment to gulp down some air before letting out a tense sigh. yes, the youkai behind the counter could easily just tell them both they can't do anything about it and leave, but...

instead? he relents, raising both hands up, muttering something along the lines of "I'll just make my own" and "I won't serve these any more".

especially when he's being held up off the ground. ]

... I... yeah. Just please don't, okay? I don't want anyone to get hurt.

[ whether it's from marie, tenkohime, or another party that he's not aware of.

he raises a hand to gently touch marie's wrist. ]

Okay. I think he gets it.

[Oh that silence is nice to her, and it makes her realize that her point came across just fine. Still, she hangs onto the bartender's collar for just a bit longer, before finally letting go at Robin's request. Marie giving the bartender a very harsh, cold stare. A quiet message.

If you don't change your ways and I hear about it, I'll come back and find you and deal with you personally.

But, with that, she finally pulls back. Cold stare being broken almost immediately, and changed to a much more friendly, and happy smile. It's fake, for the bartender, but it turns genuine when her gaze changes to Robin. Her hand reaching out toward his head, and patting it softly again.]

Does that conclude your business at this bar, then? I hope this is the only place that's giving you a hard time.

[ he's more than happy to hop off the stool, turn away immediately, and not give this bar or its bartender any more of his time. he really can't afford to; not just because he's busy but because he emotionally doesn't want to feel guilty for having to strongarm (and having help) someone. ]

It does! Um... yeah. I just need to return back to my bar and then I'll probably work a little before heading back home.

[ opening the door to let the two of them out, he sticks to her side. ]

If you don't mind walking a little more with me, I'd appreciate it!

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