the proprietor of hemlock himself will be tending the bar for a short, limited time only!! surely his sort-of celeb status would impress the clientele enough to help divulge in what they're here for, how they're finding the party, and maybe even some hot gossip about what's going on with the faction leaders rn, perhaps. if not, he'll know just to make the heaviest cocktails that can help loosen tongues. just a tad.

he wants to know more about ringo-chan, though. how she's doing, what kind of music she's dabbling in, what it'd take for anyone to bring her back to her father. not that he'd encourage her to go back if she were even around -- but if she is, he'd prob tell her to just follow her heart. he's been having a lot of convos about the love and heart w his cr lately...