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[crackshot]

So. This has been a long couple of days. [The look on his face screams 'I am just so done' so much that he doesn't even have to say it explicitly] Any recommendations for a good bar around Nonah? I got a lot of sorrows to drown and not enough booze to keep me going.

[See, now, he doesn't need deets on what's going down, he gets the gist from the other posts he's checked in on and what his little handy welcome pack told him, he pretty much has that down. As insane that it is. What he doesn't have is a good reliable watering hole and that just isn't right. No man should go days, hours or minutes without one.]

If I spend any more time sober, I might actually start reassessing my life and my choices and I don't have time for that kind of shit. So just help a guy out here. I don't mind if I got to pay a little extra for a good drink but I'm not exactly flushed with cash here so let's not go nuts and send me to like the ritziest place in town. Okay? Reasonable. Prices.

[Wait, he should really clarify here because when it comes to finding a bar, you can never be too specific in your wants.]

Just don't direct me to some dive where they water down the drinks or I will come down on you like the hand of God and smite your ass because seriously, don't waste my time or my money. That shit ain't cute and I will come at you. Sensible suggestions only.

[There's a long pause before he adds:]

While we're on the subject of things I need, I got one more request. I need someone who's good with this thing right here. [He means the device, he even gives it a little shake to just display what he means.] I got a few questions.

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[restingstitchface]

[Through the network comes Crane's carefully-vetted list of establishments that offer reasonable value.]

Those are the people I contacted when entertaining important guests. [Entertaining. Experimenting. Same difference.] I have been unfortunate with others on occasions, though I believe they learned a valuable lesson.

[After he broke in and set fire to their business as revenge, maybe? Who knows!]

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[crackshot]

[That was way more organised that he was expecting but whatever, he isn't arguing with this. He's gotta trial run them but hey, it's better than nothing.]

Not bad, I'll check them out. [He pauses at that second half and slowly raises an eyebrow. Maybe it's the Gotham in him but 'valuable lesson' never means anything good. Unless he gave them an impromptu lecture of customer service, he has his doubts. He's not gonna ask, he's just gonna ignore it and...]

Yeah, okay, I'll bite. Tell me, how exactly did you school their asses?

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[trigeminalheadache]

[ Generally, Caitlin wouldn't reply. She doesn't know her way around Nonah, though she does know her way around a good mixed drink. But she can sympathize with it being a few long days. And he's asking for help, so... ]

What questions did you have about it? If I don't know the answer, I might be able to point you in the right direction?

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[crackshot]

Okay so I get the general gist. It's like a smart phone and you can do text, video, calls, all that. Which is great for something you get for free but is that it or are there other modes?

Does it always have to display your name when you respond or can you hide? [He's just curious right now, he has no real plans but being able to go anon wasn't a terrible idea if he decides to launch a business later.] I ain't got much to hide but I don't love my name being all over the damn place, you feel me?

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[itistolaugh]

Oh my god it's Diablo's hot uncle!

[ Someone wasn't paying attention to the alternate universe summary. ]

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[crackshot]

[There are just so many questions right now so he's just going to sum it up to a nice and tidy:]

What?

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[rathercommon]

[ On the screen, God help us all, is a talking cat. Her tail twitches lazily as she says. ]

Well, I was ready to offer you a free drink at the place I own, but then you had to go and be rude. Honestly, what a dive is is very subjective, and people are taking the time to help you, so you oughtn't threaten them.

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[crackshot]

[Okay. That's a cat. Is everyone else seeing the talking cat? Is that a normal thing? Is he supposed to comment on the cat? He's unsure if pissing off a talking cat is a great idea. From experience? No.]

You own a place? [He manages to keep in the 'but your a cat' part with great effort.] Sorry if my words got under your skin, kitty cat, they weren't meant to.

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[lightinside]

Hm, I'm not really familiar with any bars in Nonah. [Laurel doesn't drink anyway. Not anymore.] I live in Heropa so I could give you some suggestions for it, if you manage to find yourself in the city.

[She can understand being absolutely done with everything, and is kind of sympathetic to his irritation for lack of a better word. But she's remaining on her guard at the same time, much like she always was.]

Do you have any other questions? I haven't been here as long as other people, but I could give it a shot.

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[crackshot]

Shoot. I like to travel, it's not beyond the realms of possible. Give me all you got.

[If he's stuck here long term, he needs a business plan and if he's aiming for the same career, he's going to need to move around. A lot. And that means finding a bar anywhere.]

Otherwise? Lemme think. [He debates it for a moment before just going for it. Hey, he can ask whatever he wants, right? May as well go for it.] Do we know what joker is in charge of giving us our powers or is that a totally random thing?

[textualhealing]

[Hello, friend. Have a dude sitting in a swank looking office with a large glass of whiskey in hand. Naturally this whiskey proves he's an expert in all things booze, right?]

Plenty of good watering holes, but there's a few I can warn you against. Not all folk around here appreciate imPorts, and that dislike gets a little more reinforced with a few drinks in them.

[crackshot]

[Hello, sir. You do look like a fine connoisseur, what with you holding a glass of whiskey like a pro. What an expert, not spilling it or anything.]

So you get a little hate in the wrong kind of bars here? Nothing new but not all bad. Give me the names. [He feels a desire to brawl coming on from all this messed up shit, he's not opposed to going in somewhere and picking a fight.] I'll be sure to keep them in mind.

[instars]

I'll buy you a drink.

[crackshot]

Will you, now? That's a hell of a lot of generosity for a stranger.

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[slightlyoffchilt]

At least you have appropriate priorities.

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[crackshot]

Wherever you are in the world, it doesn't hurt to know where the best drinks are.

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[ghoulking]

With the communicator?

What questions do you have? [ Kaneki has been here for two years, he knows the thing inside out so he can help with that, even if he doesn't have any suggestions for a bar. ]

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[crackshot]

So I hear you can change your name or go anon on this thing. How hard is that to pull off? I don't like my name plastered all over the place.

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[classification]

[ Here's a nice, color-coded list of bar and club like establishments in Nonah; able to be sorted by price-range, quality of alcohol, right on up to theme. Someone is very thorough. ]

If you have any additional questions re: the communications, I can offer assistance there as well.

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[crackshot]

You, my friend, are a beautiful human being. You know that? You're like the gold star of human being. I'm gonna go ahead and trust your judgement too cause no one who goes to this kind of effort would be half arsed about his subject.

And you just keep getting better, huh? You any good with these things?

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[pummelgranite]

[ an extra buff will smith impersonator needs help with their cell phone

her time has fucking come ]


You first mistake is sticking around Nonah.

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[crackshot]

Really?

Care to tell me why?

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[marriedmedium]

Would you like the bars listed geographically, by overall quality, or by variety of liquor? I know them all.

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[crackshot]

Whichever way you like.

You know what? Surprise me.

[airshow]

Ah, well, if you were askin' around Heropa, I could direct you at least twelve different tiki bars that serve a mean mai tai, but it sounds like everyone else has got you covered on the less flamingo-covered establishments up north.

So! What kinda tech support are you looking for? It's not exactly my specialty, but I know my way around the things well enough.

[crackshot]

Hey, hey, hey. Woah. Let's not jump right in and dismiss the tiki this early in the game. How'd you know I don't have dreams for something flamingo-covered in my future? Come at me, man. Where can I get a good mai tai? For future Heropa visitations.

[He's never had one but why the hell not start now?]

I think I got most of my bases covered, I got my head around the best ways to lay low but if you know any way to prevent hacking, I'm all ears.

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[snoobs]

[ She laughs quietly. ]

Has anyone suggested Maurtia Falls yet for drinks?

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[crackshot]

Oh yeah, I heard some shit about there.

I dunno how much that place is my scene.

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[arsiento]

Man, you getting way more better answers than I did when I asked where a guy'd go for some good shoes.

[ Is it because people are just more opinionated about their booze, or is Deadshot just better with people? ... Probably both, but also especially that latter one. ]

You in Nonah too, huh? Ain't my city or nothing, but I dunno why anyone hatin' on it the way they do -- like Virginia's gonna be any better, right?

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[crackshot]

Did you ever get a good answer? Cause I can throw that out there if you want. I'm getting a mixed batch here but some people, man, they're very helpful.

[It's strange. Maybe it was because he hadn't interacted with this many people in a while or whatever but people being so helpful and nice? Part of him was unsure.]

I've seen worse dumps so let's face it, Nonah ain't half bad. I like it. Feels close to home, I guess. I'm getting a lot of good bar recs too and that always sells a place to me. [He pauses and tilts his head to the side.] You up for a bar crawl sometime, Ese?

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[pyrogue]

I'm more of a Heropa guy but been to Nonah a coupla times. But I liked Cure What Ales You down on [ vaguely handwaves location. ]

More to the point, you gonna mention what sorrows you're drowning or is that need to know?

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[crackshot]

Nothing like a bar with some dumbass name to win me over. I'll check it out.

Kind of need to know. I got too many to count and unloading that shit on strangers ain't cool.

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[foreshadower]

I know of quite a few bars in Nonah -- but before you consider me a lush... you may wish to clarify the type of bar you want. Do you want a dive, or mid-range?

[ Just. Just look at him, Floyd. Whichever way you go, it's probably out of your price-range. ]

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[crackshot]

[Yeah, never trust a dude like that with cheap drinks, it'll end up costing his soul or something.] You know what, let's play it safe and say dive? Come at me, any suggestions are loved.

Though I gotta say, I don't think it makes you a lush. I think we all appreciate a good drink from time to time.

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[hypodermicgurl]

Try Maurtia Falls instead. First drink to forget's always free.

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[crackshot]

From what I gather, it seems like not the sort of place I wanna hang. Just saying.