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@jamie park ᵇᵃʳᵗᵉⁿᵈᵉʳ just please give me something strong and make sure its refreshing as well
not beer, some drink, you can add some whiskey, after work you can treat yourself too, its on me, jamie

@lalisa manoban ᵇᵃʳᵗᵉⁿᵈᵉʳ /squints at the punching bag part, free hand reaching out to lightly poke your side before i settle to drink some more as you speak, nodding every now and then to show you that i'm acknowledging your words
bartender lali.. that actually has a good ring to it, thank you though for the special discount.. i shall not spread the word, can't have competition or else you soon won't be able to make me drinks for free anymore
/scrunches up nose a tad bit at the thought of losing a newfound favorite moment but as our gaze meet, i'm smiling again
i get you, and i'm happy things are turning out fine.. now i wonder if there's a thing in the world you can't do? wish i could boast about being friends with the one and only lalisa– and please do count me in, if i had the chance to go to your concert, i'd certainly be that type of fan wearing your merch from head to toe and would even have a little banner with your name on it

@cha eunwoo ᵇᵒᵈʸᵍᵘᵃʳᵈ awh, how sweet. both my personal photographer and punching bag? i honestly couldn’t ask for a better person if not you, you’re the best!
(cupping my palm over my lips in no time has me subtly muffling bubbles of laughter, unable to take my mind off of the duality our friendship surely did have which i simply wouldn’t trade for the world no matter what)
now when you say it like that– i mean, shhh. you’re getting too loud, you lil’ fluffy poodle. hmph.
(a soft pout automatically slips onto my lips in sheer detest behind the palm of my hand still until i’m also taking a couple of sips more from my glass that’s halfway done)
you’d pay for my services? i. you wouldn’t have to do that, on the count of the special lali discount i’d give you, definitely not. but that is so nice of you.. you know, i actually asked myself the same thing before coming in and eventually decided that i really wanted to challenge myself with something new. dancing is like breathing for me and i’ll always have so much love for it, although the opportunity to grow and venture off through places i’ve never seen was calling out to me so here i am. bartender lali at your service!
(my gaze flits back towards you, although it is the look on your face that easily drags a smile back to my lips as i’m shaking my head, wondering how i’ve managed to get used to this cheeky visage of yours a whole lot already)
ahh, now you’re just flattering me all the way. but in time, i guess we’ll have to see? and the admirer count definitely must have you included, because who’s to say you didn’t bag more than a handful tonight, hnn.

@lalisa manoban ᵇᵃʳᵗᵉⁿᵈᵉʳ oh, don't you worry darling, i'll be the one taking such pic and recording some of those videos, where you're showing off all your muscles and stuff, you know?
/although i'm holding back another laugh at the thought, i still give you an encouraging smile
beat me up good, munchkin
/a wink follows and it shows just how more comfortable i am now, probably due to the alcohol's effect although i'm far from drunk. my gaze then follows yours towards the stage as you speak, due to the nature of my job, i still haven't had much time to pay attention to any of the dancers
aye, if anything.. next time i pay for your services? so then you're not left doing drinks for nothing? but.. now i wonder, you're such a great dancer yourself, why not go for it too? bet you'd have tons of admirers by now, not that you don't have a lot already
/chuckles lightly, finally looking back at you, the smile now practically permanent on my lips

@cha eunwoo ᵇᵒᵈʸᵍᵘᵃʳᵈ oh gosh, when that moment does happen i hope at least some pics are taken so i can remember such an iconic moment forever. you know how i get with these mementos, gotta have a lil’ something for each moment– especially when i’m beating you down eventually. just you wait, cha eunwoo!
(playfully squints at you, balling up a fist of mine in sheer determination only to take a gentle swing towards your arm which i nudge but only to get my point further across as soft plumes of crimson are spreading across my cheeks from the intake of alcohol after some time, presenting a more than common asian glow despite how stable i still felt)
good, good. take it as one because who knows when i might actually be able to give you another one, hn? kidding. and oh, huuuh. no way.
(instantly shakes my head at the mere thought, my face scrunching up almost as if the possibility was rather ridiculous; my gaze travels towards the empty stage not too far from where we’re sitting as i cross one leg over the other)
if anything, most people are here for the dancers. i mean, have you seen them? breathtaking. if that guy was actually looking to get my number, then aggression’s surely the way to do it right. tsk, tsk. but really, no one’s caught my eye just yet, i think.

@lalisa manoban ᵇᵃʳᵗᵉⁿᵈᵉʳ /ends up laughing at your words, but nodding nonetheless as my gaze remain on yours, though now the smile on my features have my eyes nearly shut in small crescents, an indication of clearly having a good time
sure, imagine everyone's faces when you're lifting more weight than me? damn, that will be priceless... just don't get too disappointed if it takes more than one day for that
/with another small laugh, i take more sips from my drink, just the perfect mix of the lime and vodka as for it to not seem too strong
you're really born for this bartender thingy, i suppose. but erm.. thank you? i shall accept it as a compliment, after all i did manage quite well for my first day.. aaand of course you'd say she's a keeper
/chuckles lightly to myself again, fingertip mindlessly circling the glassp
you though? you've been here for a little longer than me, met anyone interesting? i'm sure that crazy guy from earlier was just tryna get your number but didn't know how–

@cha eunwoo ᵇᵒᵈʸᵍᵘᵃʳᵈ (takes a sip from my glass after clicking it against yours, humming in sheer delight from the slight buzzing sensation that runs past the column of my throat and lingers on my tongue; my eyes resting upon your visage and gauging just how the drink and everything else might be faring for you too)
ooo, consider that done. maybe in time you could also teach me a few of those tricks you’ve got up your sleeve as a bodyguard. think we might have to hit the gym together one of these days? maybe i’ll outdo youuu, are you ready for that?
(adds in a sing song voice, my fingers playfully wiggling forth towards your face until i’m caving into the urge to gently pinch your cheek, light bubbles of laughter cascading past my rosy lips)
i’m sure you’ve got this certain edge.. well, charm to you, anyone could probably see it which is another reason why it must be a little too hard to be so rough on you. even if you’ve gotta be rough with them no matter what sometimes.
(my head tilts partially tilts to the side as i stare on for a bit, my stygian locks of hair falling from one side of my shoulder towards the other, only to eventually distract myself with yet another sip from my glass)
hey now, at least the fierce munchkin’s a ten outta ten? surely there can’t be anything or anyone else quite like her, right? lucky you. i’d say she’s a keeper, heh.

@lalisa manoban ᵇᵃʳᵗᵉⁿᵈᵉʳ /a genuine smile spreads over my features as you speak, happy to hear that you're having fun at the place and well, with the new job, specially knowing how it can be hard for us to manage everything sometimes. after clicking my glass on yours again, i take a small sip from it and let out a contented sigh
that's good, and i'll be sure to give my fair opinion on the new drink, munchkin. maybe you could even teach me a thing or two, too. we could prepare drinks at home, our friends would be delighted
/a small chuckle leaves my lips at the thought, taking another sip from the drink in my hand before i raise a playful eyebrow at your question
honeys, eh? at first i thought it was a bad idea, i'm not the meanest guy for the bodyguard job you know– but turns out i can handle it pretty well? and being nice also helps sometimes, people seem to listen more?
/i give you a small shrug of my shoulders, lightly nudging your knee back
and nope, so far i only ran into a fierce munchkin, she's a ten outta ten but she's chooses violence, kinda scary
/an exaggerated shiver can be seen following my words before i break into a small laugh

@cha eunwoo ᵇᵒᵈʸᵍᵘᵃʳᵈ a caipirinha? oh, consider it done! annnd you’ve got me there, wonder woo. if i have to be honest, it’s one of the best things that’s ever happened to me.
(disposing of our used shot glasses eventually has me focusing on preparing another serving of drinks for us two which i’m quickly whipping up in a matter of time and placing on the counter before i can come over to sit beside you)
apart from the memories i’ve made with this new job, i’m also learning a lot of skills for myself. so, okay– while i may not be the best cook, at least i’m not too bad as a bartender? might even finalise making one of my own drinks these days. you have got to get a taste.
(giddy in my seat, i’m unable to stay still as my shoulders are lightly shimmying at the mere thought with excitement although keen to shift the focus of the conversation, i gently nudge you by your knee with my own, smiling softly)
everything been good for your first day? oop, ran into any.. honeys~? hehe.

@lalisa manoban ᵇᵃʳᵗᵉⁿᵈᵉʳ /the newfound nickname has me squinting a little too hard as i seat on one of the stools, leaning over the counter afterwards as i watch you pour ourselves a shot of vodka, the red liquid making me scrunch up my nose a tad bit but i am quick to down it in one go after our little toast
to these times! and well, with you offering so nicely... how about we have a caipirinha? it can be with vodka and hopefully that doesn't give you much more work? although you seem to enjoy being a bartender, how is it going so far?

@cha eunwoo ᵇᵒᵈʸᵍᵘᵃʳᵈ do i need help? oh, mh~ just sit there and look pretty for me, my prized poodle. it’s about time we unwind, you know?
(finding it a more than appropriate time to relax after quite the shift with other schedules out of sight and mind for a while, it isn’t long before i’m placing two shot glasses on the bar and filling it up with some vodka then placing two slices of lemon on top alongside some salt on the side; a smile of anticipation settling upon my rosy tiers)
is there anything specific you wanted to try though? any of your favourites? i might be able to do you one better from all the places we’ve been together- but don’t tell anyone else i said that, hehe.
(takes one of the shot glasses, easily readying myself to take it all in with you as i’m clinking my glass against yours and holding the thin slice of lemon in my other hand)
cheers to.. hm.. more fun times for us in and out of work?

@lalisa manoban ᵇᵃʳᵗᵉⁿᵈᵉʳ /the slight roll of my eyes at your words is just another playful antic to dismiss whatever you're saying although i very much register each syllable, a little too excited about the hang out after work – the few moments i get off being obviously the ones i appreciate the most. when you blow me a kiss, i bite back a laugh, pretending to catch it in the air and safely tuck it in my pocket before turning on my heels to proceed with my duties and luckily, not much happens afterwards, my shift ending as smoothly as i wanted it to be. by the time i'm back at the bar, my working clothes are long gone, replaced by a hoodie – because the shirt i was supposed to wear is well, on you – and a cozy pair of sweatpants, as comfortable as being off work and off cameras allow me to be
i'm good to go, do you need any help?

@cha eunwoo ᵇᵒᵈʸᵍᵘᵃʳᵈ (a brow of mine quirks up at the way you want to turn things around with me again, a highly amused smile resting on my lips until i’m letting out a fairly soft scoff out of good hearted nature; wanting to cast your marks of jest aside as per usual)
i think you’re forgetting there is so much more to me, wonder woo? maybe i’m actually the labrador here and you’re just in denial, might have to start checking me out a lot better.
(nonchalantly shrugs, pressing my lips into a firm line just to suppress the clear urge to smile even wider than i already have with much thanks to the humorous banter we shared)
mhnnn, right right. sure! i believe you, buuut i don’t think you’ll succeed. it’ll be your word against mine so you’re gonna need all the luck you can get. and oh- awh, we can always just call a cab! can’t have you doing too much for me now~ anyways we can see what we’re feeling by then, i’ll catch you later for sure.
(squinting at you almost as if to wordlessly ensure that your return is mandatory, i’m easily breaking out into another smile that almost matches up to yours before teasingly blowing a flying kiss your way followed with a wave as i’m busying up again and eventually changing into the shirt you’d handed me after some time, fairly fascinated with just how baggy it looked on my petite frame when i’m seeing my way back behind the bar for other near-closing arrangements)

@lalisa manoban ᵇᵃʳᵗᵉⁿᵈᵉʳ /your words have me completely losing my serious-wanna-be posture and i can't help but to laugh, though when i look at you again, i have my eyes squinted
if anything, i'd be a big labrador.. not some cute lil poodle– that fits you more, actually no... you'd definitely be one of those munchkins, always tryna be all fierce but in the end, a fluff ball
/i give you a firm nod of my head, as if nothing or no one could change my mind, only to break into another smile when you 'admit' to your plan
i always had a feeling.. now i just gotta have everyone else believing too, i'll uncover your evil plans, lalisa, watch me
/my tone is extra dramatic, trying to look serious for a few seconds before i laugh again, nodding and tapping at the corner as i get ready to patrol around
deal, i'll be back before you can notice, don't miss me too much and yes, if anything i can skip on the alcohol to give you a ride home? or we just call a cab

@cha eunwoo ᵇᵒᵈʸᵍᵘᵃʳᵈ the audacity to come for my presence and /then/ my condo gatherings, cha eunwoo. i don’t see how you can hate from outside of the club, you can’t even get in– i’ll have to seriously sneak you with me one of these days. but, hm.. think you’ll fit in one of those carriages with the rest of my fluffy babies? you’ll blend in as my newest prized poodle, easy peasy!
(playfully bats my lashes at you with my lips curled into a teasing puckered pout as i proceed to coo, the mere image of you suddenly appearing in my head with some fluffy ears easily eliciting bubbles of laughter in no time, making sure to keep myself occupied with you as much as i do the rest of customers still sitting by the counter mostly keeping to themselves and their own rendition of company)
i’m surprised it took you long enough to realise that– it’s always been a dream of mine for a long while now. gotta really use this /cute/ face of mine for the element of surprise at times though, ehe. you know it! stick around long enough and you might get a whole lali’ special, afterwards we could head home together?

@lalisa manoban ᵇᵃʳᵗᵉⁿᵈᵉʳ /this time around, i'm the one holding back a chuckle, specially as i stand up a little straighter to try off to give proper enough bodyguard vibes – despite the smile still being quite obvious in my eyes
nope, definitely not used. you need to take me with you to these trips to US and europe, only then i can truly embrace the party life... unless you finally decide to throw a /proper/ party in your condo
/a discreet wink is shot your way before i stare ahead, trying to keep an eye on the people around the bar in hopes to avoid any further trouble, though still taking to you as i do so
tsk tsk.. always knew you were dying inside to beat one of us up, your cute face never fooled me. but yes, count me in for those later, i believe we're done around the same time today?

@cha eunwoo ᵇᵒᵈʸᵍᵘᵃʳᵈ (quick to pick up on what you’re sliding my way as soon as you get back, the smile on my face is a grateful one as i neatly cast the shirt aside for when i really do have time to change until i’m playfully grimacing at these words of yours, head shaking in feigned detest)
i’m alright, thank you. i seriously needed th- are you kidding. on second thought? no, what is peace when you’ve gotta learn to deal with the life of the party, aka me. i thought you got used to it by now, but i guess not, wonder woo. do better!
(gently nudges you by the arm, my eyes rolling to the sight at your usual antics despite the urge to chuckle smearing itself across my lips as i’m eventually able to shift the used glasses to the sink not too far from where i’m standing)
we definitely can, i’m at least sliding myself a shot or two after my shifts every now and then so i’m sure i can also whip you up a little something. consider /that/ noted too! don’t go crying to the rest of the 97s if you can’t handle it, hnn?

@lalisa manoban ᵇᵃʳᵗᵉⁿᵈᵉʳ /it takes me a couple minutes to get back to the bar, secretly sliding you a clean white t shirt that i had laying around with my stuff for when my shift ends – after all walking around in a suit isn't my style at all.
are you alright? i was hoping for a peaceful night but of course it wouldn't be possible with you here...
/a playful sigh leaves my lips before a bright smile takes over it, one that reaches my eyes
at least it will for sure be fun, can we get some drinks for ourselves once the place is closed or..? and please, if i ever grow /that/ annoying when drinking, you know where to kick me–

@cha eunwoo ᵇᵒᵈʸᵍᵘᵃʳᵈ (it’s always such surprise and fairly worrisome to witness a tussle firsthand, although somehow because it’s you who’s in charge of the manpower for the night, i’m more relieved than anything as i’m able to find a reason to feel rather safe and secured again. quickly taking notice of the look on your face, my nose crinkles softly in a quick response almost as if to take note before i can truly seize the moment to clean up what mess was made until i can truly tend to myself in the end, shaking my head at the remnants of alcohol that has partially stained my shirt) well, at least that’s one way to get some fruity fragrance on. hmph.

@lalisa manoban ᵇᵃʳᵗᵉⁿᵈᵉʳ /the visible stress in your gaze makes me squint at the individual, the smile on my features previously redirected to you long gone by now as my fingers grasp onto the man's collar, tugging him away from the counter in a rather swift movement, the slightly shorter male drunk enough to barely be able to keep himself up on his two feet, which has me huffing to myself in annoyance. sparing you one more glance as if saying something along the lines of 'see you in a bit', i drag the male away with me towards the exit, his struggles and shouting only making me manage him a tad rougher, glad that i do hit the gym now and then and some of those boxing classes proved to be handy

@cha eunwoo ᵇᵒᵈʸᵍᵘᵃʳᵈ (attempting to maintain the semblance of a smile on my face is often proven difficult whenever it comes to drunk customers much like the one in front of me, although not intending to have the situation escalate, i’m stuck politely reasoning with the latter who nonetheless grew so aggressive with his demands to be served more that he’s spilling whatever is left from his glass all over the bar counter; some of the spillage making it onto my shirt – fortunately spotting you allows my eyes to meet up with yours in a silent, desperate plea followed with a rather subtle nod, rather unsure of how much more chaos i really could handle) god, please..

@lalisa manoban ᵇᵃʳᵗᵉⁿᵈᵉʳ /a small sigh leaves my lips as i make my way towards the bar, hoping for my first night around to be chill had definitely been a bad mindset, considering how alcohol can easily affect people's behavior and thus, i can't help but to look a little grumpy and annoyed as i stop in front of the subject causing trouble – my expression briefly changing to a small smile when my gaze meets yours, nodding my head towards the person causing a scene as if for you to confirm that indeed, the latter needs to be kicked out

@jeon soyeon ʰᵉᵃᵈ ᵐᵃⁿᵃᵍᵉʳ Of course you can, beautiful
What would you like to drink?

@jeon soyeon ʰᵉᵃᵈ ᵐᵃⁿᵃᵍᵉʳ mm, well thanks! i’ll try to do as well as i can to make you proud!
*she then blinks, nods and grins*
alright then! i’ll see you soon. take care, ma’am!

@jung wheein ᵈᵃⁿᶜᵉʳ no Im actually not, Im just telling the truth, Im sure youre gonna be amazing
/chuckles a little at the sudden peck, finding it really cute and pecks your cheek back/
it was nice spending some time with you, but unfortunately I have to go, my dear

@jeon soyeon ʰᵉᵃᵈ ᵐᵃⁿᵃᵍᵉʳ oh! you’re too kind! you’re so sweet to praise me like that!
*she smiles and she leans over to peck soyeon’s cheek*

@jung wheein ᵈᵃⁿᶜᵉʳ /smiles brightly at you and pats your hand gently/
so much better, just because of you, if you have such magical touch with massage I bet youre going to be a star on the stage

@jeon soyeon ʰᵉᵃᵈ ᵐᵃⁿᵃᵍᵉʳ *she slowly moves back as she hears the other and grins*
i don’t mind though! i’m glad to hear that you feel better!

@jung wheein ᵈᵃⁿᶜᵉʳ ohh yes not everyone drinks a lot
/chuckles nonchalantly and smiles at the upcoming opportunity, nodding my head slowly/
yes it does feel amazing, you can stop now wheein, this really feels so much better

@jeon soyeon ʰᵉᵃᵈ ᵐᵃⁿᵃᵍᵉʳ that is fine! i’m not a big drinker anyway!
*she smiles and nods her head*
but of course! we could!
*she grins and she shifts a bit to massage her lower back*
does it feel good?