Thread: Fade Into You (Rage&Malicious Lullaby)

She told me she loved me.... The man sniffed, his hands covering his face while he audibly sobbed, empty shot glasses lying still around him. And then she runs off! Chasing off another man when my back was turned! Why am I so pitiful?! Three shots of tequila! Another man waved, two young women tucked loosely underneath his arms. We're going all out tonight! They all laughed at one another, sitting down comfortably on the clean stools placed in front of the bar. Another! A big, hairy man called, slamming his glass mug onto the counter. We be drinkin' till we can't get off the floor tonight! His accent was thick and amusing, being as lively and friendly as he was. Even for an experienced bartender, it would be impossible to pick out every single voice and to understand what had to be done. But for Axel it was child's play. He heard everything, understood everything, and immediately went to work. His movements were like water, flowing gracefully from one end to the counter to another, his hands constantly moving from mixing drinks to wiping down the messes spilled from drinks. His body never stopped, and his eyes and ears were constantly open, paying attention to every single detail. He was lucky to be gifted with this strange awareness... any other bartender would crack the first ten minutes of this job, and he was doing it all by himself. You're not pitiful, Axel consoled, rapidly pouring out three shots of tequila. He slid them over to the man and two women before moving onto the next order. She just wasn't right, that's all. I'm sure you'll find that perfect woman one day, so you have to promise me that you'll get right back up and start all over again. He spoke as he worked, his mind focused on the conversation and his body focused on his job. His strong hands passed the next man a mug almost filled to the brim, making sure it reached it's destination before starting something else. He couldn't help but think about how every single one of the customers in his bar could completely rip him to shreds of they wanted to. He couldn't help but smile, chuckle even at how ridiculous that sounded now. The customers in his bar looked and acted just like humans. They laughed the same, cried the same, and enjoyed the same drinks. Though he had to say that they could hold their liquor much better than humans which made him slightly jealous. The 6' bartender finally got a bit of a break, with all of his customers being served so far. He took in a deep breath, letting his body sit still for a brief moment. He was wearing a typical bartender outfit consisting of a white collared shirt, black vest, and a red tie. His auburn hair was neatly trimmed but stylish, his amber eyes carefully watching the patrons that filled his establishment. His bar wasn't huge, but it's size wasn't to laugh at either. There were tables and booths set up all around, with a dance floor big enough to fit a decent-sized crowd with a loud Jukebox and a small stage for a band. The place was clean due to his single effort, and he made sure to keep it that way. It helped ease in the newcomers and make them feel a little more comfortable about a bar being run by a human. With a small smile, he went back to work, pouring numerous drinks and wiping down the counter. He saw somebody sit at one of the stools from his peripheral vision, and he quickly poured one more shot before turning. He instantly knew she was a newcomer- he always remembered the pretty faces, and this was one girl that he was sure that he would never forget. Her skin looked perfect and smooth, her black hair long and beautiful. The way she glanced about and took in the surroundings made him chuckle a little, telling him that this was something new to her. With no current customers, he had some time to greet her. Hey there, he smiled, approaching her from behind the counter. How can I help you this evening? His voice was smooth and gentle, sounding friendly and inviting. When someone new walked in, he had to make sure that he didn't appear scared or hostile or it could set off the wrong vibes.