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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.

Comments

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Is that a metaphor?

[It does sound like it should be, and yet, he suspected it might be a very strange reality. It wouldn't be the first time someone made a home out of a skull.]

There will be guaranteed fist fights. That's how many in my city solve disputes.

[starguy]

nnnope!
edge of the universe is real
really makes you think

hell yeah though
i'm so there
not that i'm the kind of guy who gets into fistfights or anything...

[conflictresolution]

That is interesting. Our city worries about threats within and without our borders, not beyond our skies.

You may be dragged into one if you're there enjoying the festivities. I do hope you'll defend yourself.

[starguy]

yeah, seems like a lot of people around here are pre-space travel. It's kinda wild how much galaxy is out there and you'd never know it till you're in space!

you won't have to worry about that, dude
i know how to bust some heads
uh unless you plan on calling the cops then i promise i only stop fights with my words, sir

[conflictresolution]

Agreed. Will it be difficult for you to be trapped with your feet on the ground potentially long-term?

You sound like the kind of patron that we enjoy at our establishment.
Enforcers are only welcome under strict circumstances.

[starguy]

I never stick to one place for too long but I'm sure I'll be fine!

[ He said, like a liar. ]

sweet! count me in then, man
oh I'm Peter Quill by the way
if you're putting in a good word for me, I might as well introduce myself

[conflictresolution]

There will be plenty of entertainment, and you can technically leave town. There isn't much in the other cities like Aldrip.

[Actually, he doesn't know that for certain. Had anyone explored the other cities since city hall had been blown up?]

Silco. A pleasure.
Do you want me to send you a notification for opening night once the renovations are closer to completion?

[starguy]

Fingers crossed, huh! Maybe I'll check em out
What're the other towns even like?

That would be awesome, dude!
Shoot me a message and I'll be there

[conflictresolution]

Rumpitur was similar to the old Aldrip and has a reptilian people. Ketsora has a bird populous. They are interesting places to visit, but thus far, Chosen aren't allowed to move or hold much property there.

I will.

[starguy]

whaaaaat!
You telling me we're missing out on non-humanoids?
now I really gotta check these places out

what's the deal with that, anyway? them not liking us
Is it cuz we're all "criminals?"

[conflictresolution]

Before the shake up, there were envoys to build relationships between the three cities. After the shake up, things have died down, but travel should not be restricted.

The natives pick and choose who and when they like us. There are extenuating factors which caused tensions, of course.

[starguy]

Guess that's true anywhere, most people aren't real big on outsiders showing up out of nowhere.

Sooo the "shake up" was...?

[conflictresolution]

My city welcomes outsiders. They are good for business and excellent for trade.

There was a giant squid monster that required sacrifices, and one of the native populations was kidnapping from other cities to put them on an island to by said sacrificial meal.

[starguy]

holy flark

I mean, that's the way to be if you ask me, outsiders are cool

but also
holy flark

a GIANT SQUID MONSTER?????
with a sacrifice island???
and the takeaway was that was the Chosen's fault??

[conflictresolution]

No, but it turns out if you kidnap citizens, people get upset. We were restricted to Aldrip for a time while the natives smoothed out the wrinkled. There was also an attack on Ketsora, suspected to be a Chosen.