[party post]

[eyething]

Who: Anyone & everyone who'd come to the bar
Where: Damon's Bar
When: All of December-January. Feel free to come back as often as you want.
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Just another two months at Damon's bar full of the day-to-day drinking, advice giving, and more drinking for those in need. There are also special nights like Speed Get-to-Know-You and Trivia Night and Karaoke night. Use the top-levels for all your bar needs. Tag around. Profit!
The Story:

Damon's bar has been up and running for approximately six months. Have you come by yet? If not, you should. There's no age requirement for entry (or for having a drink really) given the special nights can interest people of all ages.

The bar has a full staff. There's a kitchen in the back where food's made fresh. There's something special about it being made for you by actual hands, right? In the corner, there's a jukebox playing quietly to not disturb the atmosphere, but you can feel free to dance if a good tune comes on. Sometimes the jukebox acts up. You try to choose one song, and the jukebox decides that it has a better idea of a song that reflects your mood/current situation more. There's no changing channels when it does this.

Inside the bar, there's pool and darts to enjoy. Drag someone new over for a game, challenge a friend, or make up your own rules. Just don't toss a dart into someone's hair.

There are special nights ranging from Karaoke Night to Trivia Night. You've probably heard about them. They're listed up on a board outside of the bar, but also advertised on the network. This month is the first time the bar will be trying a Speed Get-to-Know You event. It's like Speed Dating but for everyone (whether someone wants a date or a friend or a frenemy).

Because it's the holiday season, there are some minimalist festive decorations up and around including mistletoe (so watch out). Damon's not a huge fan of the holidays, but there will be some festive drinks offered for the next two months.

Comments

[interpersonal]

It really does.

( she said that to damon once; that when all was said and done, there was nothing more important than the bonds of family. )

It sounds like you thought you were doing the right thing, too. I know it's hard not to beat yourself up over the things you could've done differently, but we can always do better next time. ( she really believes that: self-improvement and the improvement of others. )

[henrydaniel]

So, why don't we agree to not be too hard on ourselves, then?

[ He says that with a soft smile at her. ]

I think our six minutes are almost up but do we totally have to follow the rules or are they more like guidelines?

[interpersonal]

As the person dating the owner of the bar, I can safely call it a guideline.

( her smile back at him is sincere. it's ... fun, to just meet new people, especially people you might have a connection with. it's been a long time since elena put herself out there, but doc is right -- she can't let wonderland win. )

How about I get us a round of drinks and we settle in for some more questions? You can pick the poison.

[henrydaniel]

All right, I'm totally game. And...a nice scotch, maybe?

[ Perks for dating the owner. Maybe he can make an actual friend tonight! When she comes back, he has a question ready to go. ]

Okay, next up: 'What’s something that everyone knows is true, but we don’t like to admit it?.'

[interpersonal]

( she returns with scotch for henry and some bourbon for herself, setting them down on the table before she sinks back down to her seat. that question is a double-edged sword, but she chooses to go with something light for this one, considering their previous conversation. )

... That we're probably around to take calls or texts more often than we really do.

( this was rarely the case for her back home, but y'know, in general. )

[henrydaniel]

Ohhhh that's a good one. A great one. I don't even think I can top that. Your question and answer game is strong.

[ Seriously, he's trying to rack his brain for a better answer. ]