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[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.

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[That was almost less explosive than he was expecting. He still made a point to look around to see if she was running down the street at him. He wasn't a fool.]

Should it? You've had plenty of opportunity to bring it here, but time has lapped you on that matter. Besides, don't you work at Lupin? If you want a job at the Last Drop, all you have to do is ask.

[The last word was positively purred. He dared her to.]

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[oh. she's on her way. there's buildings passing behind her right now. it's almost like she wants him to know that she's on her way.

she doesn't know what he's talking about when it comes to "bringing it here", but she's going to comment anyway.]

What? It's not like you don't own half the goddamn city. You think I can't run two bars??

And don't even joke about me working for you again. I'd never.

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[Silco recognizes that she was heading his way, and he did not plan on being here for her arrival. One punch to the face was enough for him; besides, he had other businesses to run and install people who could do the hard work and he managed it all.]

I've yet to see evidence you can control much of anything.

Wouldn't you? A shame. I could use someone to slam some heads together; Sevika is unfortunately missing from my current employ.

[He was baiting, of course. He knew it. He was still incensed she once thought him her father because of this place.]

Shut up.

[it comes out in a growl.]

She might not be here, but her silhouette from when I threw her into a wall might be. You can say hi to it for me... it'll be just as useful anyway.

[He shrugged at the demand for silence. Moving on.]

Yes, I did see that. I think I'll immortalize it in a statue for her. She would hate it.

[...]

I'll piss on it. Just to make a point.

[what point is that, exactly.]

Oh? Claiming your territory then? You could tell her that you want her.

[The only reason he was suggesting this was to annoy her. Those two had an interesting history after all.]

No thanks. I like them a little less stupid and less traitorous than her.

I suppose you being the traitor instead of Sevika makes all the difference in how a relationship will function. How you two are so alike... no wonder you dislike her.

Now I know you're really hallucinating. We're nothing alike.

[maybe. she won't be the one to reflect on that, though.]

Maybe you should get your brain checked. I've heard old people start spouting nonsense before they die.