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Hikaru's Tavern

And we are now open for business! Welcome to Hikaru's Tavern, where the good times never stop, the parties go on, and the 4th wall is always broken! Come on in and enjoy a drink or two, crack a joke, just let loose after a long day of questing, fighting, whatever it is you do. Open to all characters and creatures alike! COME ON IN FOLKS!!

-Reaper-

*teleports in*

Hikaru

What'll it be Reaps?

Hikaru

Grand opening, so everythin's on the house

-Reaper-

Beer

Hikaru

Comin' up *slides a beer* Ya look tired buds, not enough souls to harvest today?

Tatsuya

*He walks in through the door.* A new place huh? And a Joestar running it. *He grins* I think things will be interesting! Oh and I'll take some vodka.

-Reaper-

Yeah

Hikaru

Comin' up! *slides the bottle and a shot glass*

Akira

FLOPS ONTO THE BAR TABLE AND STICKS UP LEGGY REAL FAR. "OOOOH HIKARU! MY DEAR, DEAR MAN! I AM SOOO DESPERATE FOR ATTENTION."

Hikaru

Chin up Reaps, plenty of souls out there waiting to be harvested. Maybe one of the patrons that walk in will know a good place to harvest em

Bgammax

*Gamma yawns as they step into the bar, wearing a hoodie that seems a bit large for them in addition to their normal jeans. They sit a bit away from the rest of the group, opting to watch them*

Tatsuya

*He pours a shot and quickly downs it clearly ignoring Akira* Well this place has lived up eh.

Hikaru

Akira! So, Scotch then? Nothing says attention like a good glass of Scotch!

-Reaper-

Maybe you are right

Enigma

You see a strange bird waddling in. It flies over behind the counter and begins looking around. After a while, it flies near a barrel and kicks the tap. Mmmmm, Slorp Slorp. You don't think this bird will stop drinking without intervention.

Hikaru

Yeah. First nights getting pretty amazing already. Opened this place up for those looking for a place for relaxation after long quests and RPs. Fourth wall breaks are also welcome here

-Joshua-

"MEME ME UP, HIKARU"

Tatsuya

*He glances over at Gamma then wisely decides not to speak with him* Why is there a random bird? Should we do something?

-Reaper-

A bird......

Hikaru

Oi, Bird, there's some nice rice wine for you downstairs, leave some drinks for the rest of us

Hikaru

Gotcha. One Meme on the rocks comin up

Hikaru

*insert dank meme here*

Tatsuya

4th wall breaks? *He shakes his head* I'll try not to think about it... Oh what the hell why not be insane this once. Freaking timezones man hate those.

-Joshua-

thank you, my dude. I can now go to heaven

Hikaru

Yeah. We got plenty life ahead of this old tavern. Lookin' to add a quest board for those interested in making some side cash from the tavern

Bgammax

*Gamma lets out a sigh*
Honestly, don't we break enough walls? We don't have to disturb those weirdos behind their computers too. That would be a weird thing to do.

-Reaper-

Sounds good

Tatsuya

A quest board eh? I don't really need the money but I'm always up for something to do!

Tatsuya

*he smirks at Gamma* I don't see any reason we shouldn't. It's not like we have anything better to do right? Besides breaking walls is fun!

Hikaru

Nah, we haven't done enough wall breaks yet. Least not in a day.

Enigma

At the sound of "rice wine", the bird hops away from the barrel and onto the side of the counter, looking around. It seems to want to know the way downstairs. The barrel tap is still flowing.

Hikaru

*look at blueprints* let's see here, tavern's a hit, gotta place the quest board there, stage over yonder for some entertainment, and a brawling circle for the tough guys. Luckily the cash I earned from an earlier venture will suffice for the construction

Bgammax

*Gamma tries to ignore Tatu as they mutter under their breath*
Says the guy who armageddoned a place to clear some fog.

Tatsuya

Ooh fighting!? Sounds great ta me... We haven't got anywhere good to hang out that still lets us fight actually.

Hikaru

Dammit bird. Gotta clean up this mess. *forces tap back in place and mops floors* Lotta good Ale down the drain...

Hikaru

That tourney hosted by Starwaddle was pretty intense. First time I tested out my skills against these "Persona" Users.

Tatsuya

*He overhears Gamma* I'd love to see you do better than me. And considering we won that fight in no small part thanks to said plan in what way wasn't it success?

Tatsuya

So how do you think we stack up ta Stand Users? Oh yeah and you fought any Wildcards yet?

Hikaru

Persona users are tough, but can't really handle a time stop. Like, literally, I do the whole "Za Warudo" shit and BAM! Someone's teeth are on the floor

Enigma

The bird stares at the barkeeper for a moment before tapping its beak on the counter. It seems to be getting impatient. Where was the way to the precious rice wine?

Bgammax

*Gamma turns to Tatsuya, unable to ignore him any more*
Never said it wasn't a success, or even suggested such. If anything I'm saying you're reckless and impulsive, immediately deciding that the best course of action is trying to nuke the place

Hikaru

This way Bird *shows open barre of rice wine, which is actually 3 times the size of the bird* All for you.

Hikaru

Ho boy, you two wanna talk about this *leans on the counter and lights a smoke* lemme have it.

Tatsuya

*he chuckles* Immediately? Did you forget the part where I tried to use Teddie's glasses? He smashed them in an instant somehow. I'll grant you I go for the big stuff quick, but I do actually try to think things through you know.

*He smirks at Hikaru* I'm pretty sure I've got a trick that could stand up to Star Platinum actually... Though what it is I won't spoil.

Hikaru

Pretty sure. But with how cinematic you Persona user's attacks are, Stopping time before it hits is pretty easy.

Tatsuya

*he chuckles* Oh it's not an attack at all... And besides that's what bombs are for right?

Hikaru

Maybe, but if there's one thing Star Platinum is good for, is sensing danger from practically miles away. I did stop a bullet at close range.

Hikaru

Oi, applications open for late, late night barkeeps. Gotta keep the party going at every possible hour if we can.

Enigma

The bird stomps on the counter in excitement and lays down 10 gold pieces with its beak-- Wait. Where exactly did those coins come from? It's covered in brown rust and- Ah, no matter. It flies to the barrel and gorges itself in rice wine. It's here to have a good time.

Bgammax

*Gamma thinks for a moment*
I haven't actually seen what you can do. But if most of your fighting's up close I can probably keep you far enough away that it wouldn't matter. Ice is good for one thing at least.

Hikaru

*looks at bird* man I'm glad I stocked up on that rice wine. Birdie's going to town on it

Tatsuya

You just use physical attacks right? No fancy elements or anything?

Hikaru

*Gives Gamma a confident smile* Impressive indeed, but while I can stand in place, Star Platinum would probably punch the ice holding me down into pieces. Even it surprises me with some of the shit it's done in the past.

Hikaru

The time stop is as fancy as it gets. I can't push myself like DIO, so I'm only limited to 5 seconds

Emerson

*Em busts open the front door.*

SOMEBODY ONE TOLD ME-
Wait, I already made this joke today.

*He takes a seat where ever.*

So, what's happenin'?

Tatsuya

*he grins* Yeah I've got something alright. Lucifer can null time magic, not sure he can match your raw speed and power but eh I'd figure something out. Well there's one other Persona too but honestly using it wouldn't be very interesting.

Hikaru

Opening night Emerson. Free bevs till sun up, so what'll it be?

Bgammax

That's actually a good point... Ice is pretty fragile, not too hard to break through.. Still, there's only so much you can break. Would be an interesting test of both of our limits I guess.

Hikaru

Interesting enough. I'd knew there'd be someone with time stop nullification, which is why I'm learning to control a little something I call "Over Heaven"

Emerson

How about... a good ol' Dr. Pepper. Since, y'know, underage and all that.

Tatsuya

"Over Heaven?" Sounds pretty impressive. *He laughs* Come on Em live a little! We're not gonna rat you out to anyone. Besides anyone who's old enough to fight like you and run his own business really shouldn't worry about age, it's just a number after all.

Hikaru

I've punched a hole throw a stand's teeth once. Ice'll be no problem at all. Though, it would be comical if I slipped in the middle of a badass barrage attack.

Hikaru

I'm open to everyone, but I still gotta respect the lad's request. *cracks open a Dr. Pepper and pours it on ice in a fancy looking glass*

Emerson

Er, I have another reason for avoid alcohol, Tats. Honestly, it's just the easier of the two reasons to explain.

*He takes his drink and begins to drink it a little.*

Thanks, man. I needed a good refresher right now.
I'm kinda tired after that match earlier with Kalib...

Tatsuya

*He raises his hands into air quotes* Lad you say. Hah as if someone who can actually run a weapon store is a kid.

At any rate Em I'm not going to say you have to... Heh I guess I've got reasons to as well just I ignore them. *He takes another shot*

Hikaru

*puffs cigarette* Sounds like a hell of a fight. Wanna fill us in with the details, son? Sounds like a hell of a tavern story

Tatsuya

Ooh yeah that did happen! I bet you won right?

Emerson

I can, but I wouldn't consider it that crazy or anything. It was just a practice match. I've been learning how to use my Persona magic without summoning it, and it's been going pretty well.

*He forms a dagger made from light in his hands and twirls it.*

And yes, Tats, I did win. Although, it felt a bit cheap, since I used my Eye power. It was just for show, so I guess it's not that bad...

Hikaru

Sounds like an improvement to me. Before I got this Stand, all I really did was just fight anyone who pissed me off. Some are still in the hospital.

Hikaru

Click to load youtube video

*inserts proper music*

Tatsuya

I mean it's no shock you would. Light hits Kalib hard after all... Actually I'm pretty sure Micheal could probably take him down in nearly one spell, though I might be overeastiming Hieroglyphen.

Emerson

He always says I almost killed him the first time I used magic, but I think he was just trying to make me sound better than I am...
Honestly, my magic's pretty weak in my opinion. I went all out, and I don't think I actually could've killed him if I tried.

*Em curls up a bit in his chair, and continues to sip his drink.*

Tatsuya

Hey you can always get stronger! Aren't you still using mid level spells man? I can probably teach you how to do better ones in fact.

Emerson

I have Kougaon. Isn't that high level?

Hikaru

The brawling circle will be ready in a few hours or so. Gotta make sure I have everything set up where

A) none of my patrons get hurt

B) no one dies

C) my tavern doesn't get wrecked

Tatsuya

Huh so it is... Who was. Oh well doesn't matter, I guess we could try something else? How's that Persona's strength?

Emerson

Worse than it's magic. I guess I am made to be a Navigator...

EWR-115_Reaper

*walks in with a new EWR frame of Carbon Fiber black and red*

Greetings organic lifeforms.

Tatsuya

Wait Em there's more to fighting than raw power... Hmm beyond that there is another option right? *He smirks* I mean surely something makes you want to rebel.

Tatsuya

Oh hai killer robot.

Hikaru

Make yourself comfortable Reaper. What'll it be?

Emerson

Oh, you mean gaining a Persona via Metaverse? I... didn't think about that, actually.
What would make me want to rebel..?

*Em begins to think about it while sipping his drink.*

Hikaru

Oi, hopping off for the night. Let's see who I'll leave in charge...

Tatsuya

I can do it. Gamma left and Em probably has no clue how, same goes for you right Reaper?

FemJokerboi

*Walks in*
Woah! Are you Jotaro Joestar?!

Hikaru

Kujo. Jotaro Kujo.

*toses the apron to Tatsuya* go on, be my guest

Tatsuya

*walks behind the counter* Alright anyone want anything? And hey Joker been wondering when you'd show up here.

Hikaru

JoJo has left the building. Feel free to liven up the joint while I'm out. Will return in the morning

FemJokerboi

Heya Tats

Enigma

This bird is still drinking. Half the barrel is gone now.

Hikaru

*opens Tavern doors and proceeds behind counter* And, I'm back. Nothing like a good night's rest to prepare for another day. Well, let's see how today goes

Bgammax

*Gamma wanders in, clearly exhausted. They look around the mostly empty tavern, before turning to Hikaru*

You know, it just occurred to me. Are you even old enough to run one of these places? You look pretty young, but it's hard to tell.

Hikaru

*wiping off the counters, Hikaru smiles and says* Probably not, but hey, more people would be focused that a Joestar opened the place up than my age.

Bgammax

*Gamma let's out a sigh, and leans back in a booth, they look bored*
So what you're saying is you've got some kinda important family members and the privileges to go with it. Good for you.

Hikaru

*Shrugs*
I guess you can say that. Don't really consider myself privileged. My Great-Grandfather Jonathan was the wealthy on in the family, while Old Man Joseph found wealth in real estate. Me, I'm just simply doing this as a side gig apart from Marine Biology.

Bonafied-Monafied

Serve me up one of your alcohols sir. I am the age of legal drinking and would like to participate in an adult thing. Alcohol is such a mature thing to do, am I right fellow adults? So like I said, one alcohol please my good sir.

Bgammax

*Gamma smiles a little, before returning to their normal, neutral expression*
No one ever sees themselves that way. But still, you're more down-to-earth than I'd expect from such a background.

Hikaru

ONE ALCOHOLS COMING UP *casually slides an alcohol at Bona*

Hibiki

*BURSTS THROUGH THE DOORS*
DID SOMEONE SAY...

ALCOHOL?!

Bonafied-Monafied

Haha! Thank you my adult friend. I shall now consume this like we adults do! I shall now drink up to commemerate this fine alcohol. Here here my good adults. Cheers to being adults and us consuming alcohol!

Hibiki

.........Please ignore that.

Ohya

*BURSTS THROUGH THE DOORS*
DID SOMEONE SAY...

ALCOHOL?!

Hikaru

@Bgammax It's the truth. The big house I lived in is thanks to my old man, who is a famous Jazz musician. Really, the only help we've ever gotten was from The Speedwagon Foundation when my mom was dying from her developing her Stand. I still feel guilty for having caused so many people from The Speedwagon Foundation to give their lives in our adventure to Egypt...

Hikaru

2 ALCOHOLS? COMING UP *slides Ohya and Hibiki Alcohol*

Ohya

I have no clue who this Hibiki is but THANK YOU FOR THIS ALCOHOL

Hikaru

My pleasure

Man, this place is starting to pick up

Bonafied-Monafied

Of course it would, this is a good hangout for adults of all ages to adult and consume these alcohols. I enjoy this place because I an a mature adult who is able to partake in these drinking events. I would also like another alcohol to consume please.

Hikaru

one more alcohol coming up *slides Bona another alcohol*

Bonafied-Monafied

Thank you sir. I shall consume this once again.

Bgammax

*Gammalooks around, surprised by the commotion, but soon leans back and smiles*
Well, this is a bar. Guess I'm kinda the odd one for not drinking.

Hikaru

*Slides Gamma an alcohol with one ice cube inside of it* Well then, let's enjoy today! Got another long day ahead of me, but let's see what characters we'll meet today!

Ohya

COME ON, LOOSEN UP AND HAVE COME Alcoholâ„¢ WITH THE REST OF US!

Hikaru

shit she trademarked it

Bonafied-Monafied

YES LET US HAVE MORE ROUNDS OF Alcohol

Bgammax

*Gamma once again grins as they wave away the drink*
Sorry man, I don't drink by choice. Not a fan of what it does to ya.

Hikaru

MORE ROUNDS COMING UP *whips out a whole barrel and tap*

Hikaru

gonna hop off for a bit. Help yourselves

Ohya

*She wobbles closer to Gamma with a few drinks in her hands*
Oh c'mon now... Alcoholâ„¢ isn't THAT bad.... Just try one drink!

Bgammax

*Gamma sighs as they back away from Ohya*
I actually have tried it before. Last time I passed out and woke up in a back alley. Not something I'd repeat

Spectrum

"Hi guys."

Hikaru

Christ not even 3 drinks in and we already got a drunk

Enigma

The barrel is empty, save for an unconscious bird snoozing on the bottom. This Bird Is Fucking Smashed.

Hikaru

*looks down at the empty rice wine barrel* oi bird, want another one?

Bonafied-Monafied

I-hic-I would-hic-like...like an-hic-another alcohol please.

Hikaru

*grabs another barrel and tap* there ya go. Here *hands bucket* complimentary puke buckets.

Bonafied-Monafied

T-hic-Thank you

Hikaru

anyone else? while I still got the barrels out

Enigma

The bird is silent, but 10 more gold coins fly out of the barrel and land on the floor. Shower it in rice wine.

Hikaru

I got you bird. *pours an entire barrel of rice wine again*

Yu-Narukami

How many men have you killed with your bare hands?

Hikaru

Don't need that. That's what my stand is for.

Yu-Narukami

Good, that was a test, only an idiot would fight bare handed.