>>5197476"So. How about you get her really drunk and then… yah know, just see what happens?" The girl plucked the half full bottle from your hand and took a sip before handing it back. Watching you two expectantly awaiting a round of applause as if she had just shared some Ingenious plan instead of a morally questionable act. "That's a pretty scary plan Ruki…" Alex answers, the idea was a little drastic to you too. You contribute your own quickly. "Ok, how about we just break the ice with some small talk? Maybe dance and hang out as the night picks up?" It seemed reasonable to you, Haruki nodded. "Dancing sounds pretty fun to me." Alex was unsure but seemed to agree to the battle plans of his wingman and wingwoman. Grisha and Tony get the next round as you manage to finish off what Ruki had left you.
As the night grew long the music began to rise as more small groups showed up. It wasn't as bustling as the night club but people were getting ready to have a good night. The other boys had brought back another round, consisting entirely of martinis. "Which one of you told the bartender we were Interior Ministry?" Grisha asks, head turning between you and Dimitri. "The bloody bartender almost shat himself when we asked for drinks." Haruki started to laugh and the others didn't wait long to join in. Grinning like a fool, you raise your glass, clearly calling for a cheer. Even with the music up the act was pretty noticeable, your voice cutting through the sound . "To the Ministry. Long live the Empress. Long live the Eskarrian Empire! Glory Eskarria!" Between Snickers the group took up the last two words and chanted it in the perfect unison that would make any military parade shrink. "Glory Eskarria!" A few of the other patrons were clearly a little worried by the display.
Shortly after your declaration another joined in, echoing from the bar as the older man held up a shot glass. "Glory Eskarria!" You gave the man a respectful nod all the while trying not to burst out laughing. The topic flows as seats shift and people swap words, Alex luckily ends up next to Yavi. The topic of Herr Stumpfegger came up and other rumours were born. "I've never seen anything like him before." Brigitta shrugged, the dark bags around her eyes a strong purple, the drinks left her looking even sleepier. Ruki on the other hand seemed to have a surplus of energy, occasionally repositioning herself across your lap. Thankfully you avoid any dangerous situations by keeping your legs tight together. "I heard their machine cults were responsible for the fall. Most of them have been around since then, some say they can live forever and if you kill one body it's just a false copy." Cas said coldly.
