04. Video; Now Presenting...

[conflictresolution]

[The video opens with Silco standing in front of an new establishment in the entertainment district. There is the sound of renovations coming from within, a pile of old debris and broken items off the side that will be repurposed. Still, the sign is lit up announcing the place.

Silco gestured with a hand at the new establishment, the corner of his mouth twitching in what might be his version of a smile.]

This is The Last Drop, a bar from my home in The Lanes. I have been blessed to have it brought here for all of you to enjoy with me. A little taste of my home called Zaun, and it is as rough as it is eclectic.

[He turned to look at the place as the sounds of hammering and saws continued inside. He didn't even seem annoyed at all.]

Apologies on the noise, but it's not in the state I previously left it due to a ruffian having a fight inside before it arrived here. It's unfortunate, but not unexpected given where it came from. Some people can't handle their liquor and emotions at the same time.

Anyway, The Last Drop will be open to serve the community of Aldrip in one week's time. I invite all of you to attend the grand opening. It will be quite the party.

Comments

[conflictresolution]

So you're reducing my security?

[opheliac]

what? noooooo. but its been so long since ive seen them. and i think my chompers now look different from the ones there. overtime, i forget details.

and besides, ive gained more brain smarts since home.

[conflictresolution]

I expect that they do, yes. Materials that you are using now are different from Zaun as well. There isn't an industrial hub on every level here.

[opheliac]

ill have to buy another hammock too.

[conflictresolution]

Obviously. One for the office?

[opheliac]

yep! sleeping on the rafters is only okay for naps. not for actual sleep. write that down, its very important.

[conflictresolution]

It's currently in writing.

[opheliac]

good. so where exactly is the last drop at that district anyway? whats next to it?

[conflictresolution]

It's [insert appropriate address here.]

[Private]

I will not be using the office immediately. I expect your sister may have a violent outburst, and she has proven she can't keep her hands to herself already.

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[opheliac]

okidokey!

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[opheliac]

[ and now that they set the illusion that their conversation ended... ]

do u need me to do a stakeout? maybe if im there, she wont be too upset. i can try and talk to her.

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[conflictresolution]

No need. She will come regardless and you know it. Just call me if she decides to break the place.

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[opheliac]

yeah. okay.

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[conflictresolution]

It's not about taking sides either. The Last Drop is your home.

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[opheliac]

its her home too. and urs.

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[conflictresolution]

It stopped being her home when she abandoned you. Then I made it a home for us.

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[opheliac]

marcus took her. u know that. dont twist the story.

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[conflictresolution]

He told you that, did he?

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[opheliac]

no, vi told me that. she got arrested by marcus and was in stillwater the whole time. i know marcus didnt tell u, and thats... whatever. but dont say she abandoned me.

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[conflictresolution]

[He relented. It wasn't worth this fight. He knew she was sensitive about it.]

Marcus had big dreams of having an ace in the hole, but he was too frightened to play his hand and by the time he thought to, she had already been released I expect.

I dislike that she continually choses the enforcer over you. That's not loyalty.

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[opheliac]

well... things are different now. she spends time with me, calls me jinx, and accepts me. so.

so we can... share the last drop if we just give it a shot and try.

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[conflictresolution]

Does she? How quaint.

I don't believe I agreed to any sharing of my property with anyone but you.

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[opheliac]

and if i want to share it? then what, huh?

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[conflictresolution]

That outcome depends on whom you wish to share it with.

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[opheliac]

u know who.