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[tothosewhobait]

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[infinitecruelty]

Oh, goodie.

[Takes it back and peers curiously at the message... Hopefully it's not something terrible-]

[tothosewhobait]

['Azul you're so cool :(']

[Just stares right at him and smiles, daring him to say something]

[infinitecruelty]

[Clicks his tongue behind his teeth. But says nothing about it.

And instead pulls himself up using Azul's hand, also brushing sand off of himself.]

Well, I guess that's that, then, since you don't plan to "work" today. I guess I should let you get back to your day off.

[tothosewhobait]

So you do not want to go get a drink with me then? I just said I am not working today, but the choice is yours. I am not "paying" you to join me.

[infinitecruelty]

[Blink]

Oh? [Bringing his hand to his chest.]

Where's the chivalry anymore? I let you sit on top of me for hours and I still have to pay for my own drinks? Is that how you were taught treat your partners? You didn't even take me to dinner first. Unbelievable.

[He knows it wasn't hours and that he's still being a little shit, but he didn't see anything about that in the contract.]

[tothosewhobait]

Oh, absolutely.

That said....

[Bows slightly at the waist, holding his hand out once more]

My apologies for being cold. I would love to have your company, if you'd like to join me.

[infinitecruelty]

[He was kidding but now Azul is being chivalrous and it's throwing Envy for a loop.

He stares at that hand for a moment, and then looks... pleasantly surprised.]

Well then, that's more like it.

[This is the closest you'll get to a wag out of him, his stupid gator tail swaying back and forth when he takes Azul's hand.]

It would be my pleasure.

[tothosewhobait]

What other places have you been so far? In Heaven or Hell.

[As they walk a tentacle will grab the basket behind them, just out of view]

[infinitecruelty]

[Shrugs.]

Just Greed's place. The "Devil's Nest." I haven't bothered looking around Heaven, though. Seems a little... [Frowns.] ..."High End" for my taste.

Came straight here; wanted to see what the ocean looked like.

[tothosewhobait]

[Tilts his head…trying to work out that sentence. He knows realistically that of course some people have never seen the ocean, but-]

What do you mean ‘what the ocean looked like’?

[infinitecruelty]

...Ah.

[Looks a little uncomfortable, but. He's deciding he will be honest about his answer. For right now.]

I was "born" in a land-locked country. Never really traveled far outside of it, so I never got to see the ocean. Only ever saw it in books or on maps. Don't know why I'm surprised those never did it justice.

[tothosewhobait]

…its a hit hard to imagine. I’ve seen the ocean every single day for my entire life. Even after moving, I still see it every day, just from a new viewpoint.

That said. For all the ocean’s flaws….it is one of the most beautiful places you will ever go.

[infinitecruelty]

...Yeah. It's pretty nice.

[He glances out towards the sea for a moment, and then back to Azul for what feels like a much longer moment before he returns his attention to the path ahead of them.]

I think I could get used to it.

[Ew, what was that?]

Is this one anything like the one you know?

[tothosewhobait]

It’s tough to say. I didn’t go down nearly deep enough to know for sure.

[The tentacle sets the basket down on a beach chair before disappearing as they approach the main part of the beach]

What sort of drink would you like?

[infinitecruelty]

[Shrugs again]

Eh, I'm flexible. Surprise me~

[He'd not been much of a drinker before dying, so really he doesn't have a preference. Plus he's kind of curious to see what Azul thinks he'd like...]

[tothosewhobait]

Mmmm…

[Considers the list of seasonal drinks before raising a hand politely and ordering for them both]

Do you like sweet things?

[infinitecruelty]

Sure. [He likes the sensation sweet gives, even if it doesn't tend to actually do much for him.

He also maybe is enjoying this whole... being treated thing. And since it's off the clock it's not necessarily an obligation, so...

They're just?? Hanging out?? Weird. ]

As long as it's strong~

[tothosewhobait]

[Glances at Envy, archin an eyebrow]

Very well then... Strong it is. Let me see what I can do about getting behind the bar so I can mix it myself.

[infinitecruelty]

[Brows raise, impressed by his gall.]

Ooh, I love a man willing to take things into his own hands.

[Snickersnicker]

[tothosewhobait]

The key is speaking with authority and not taking no for an answer.

[Proceeding to walk behind the bar like he owns it and giving instructions to the actual employee about how they need to be more on top of restocking the bar, especially with their annual performance review just around the corner.]

[infinitecruelty]

Ooh, careful, you don't want to spill all your secrets, do you?

[Envy waits patiently, more than happy to spend this time learning the way the being known as "Azul" moves; fluid and precise in a way he's never in nearly two centuries ever seen humans be. The smaller things, like the way he gestures and uses his hands, which hip he favors when he stands idle, the tilt of his chin when he speaks- no, commands others—

It's infuriating that someone could simply exist this way and Envy has to work for it. The world is so unfair. The afterlife even more so, even taking his ability to play pretend...

Ugh.]

[tothosewhobait]

One or two secrets won't ruin me. You can have that one on the house. Consider it a welcoming gift of sorts. My generosity continues to know no bounds, I know.

[After sending off the employee off with a shopping list of supplies to restock as well as an order for new glasses (the ones the bar has are either too tacky or too plain), he'll turn his attention to gathering the ingredients he needs for Envy's drink. This may not be his lounge, but he moves around the little bar as though he owns it....perhaps the most comfortable he has seemed so far today, truly in his element. He talks as he works, hands moving as fast as his mouth.]

[infinitecruelty]

[Oh, Azul, if only you had any idea how Envy was planning to ruin you...

Really, he is impressed at how well he's taking over this bar. Those poor idiots don't even know they're being duped! Yeah, he could definitely get used to this.]

Oh-ho, your generosity~ I see. Well, well. I can't wait to see what else you'll be so willing to be generous with, oh benevolent one.

[Innuendo? Entendre? A Threat? Who knows with this guy.]

[tothosewhobait]

[Into the shaker it all goes after cracking a cube of ice with the back of barspoon. Azul carefully slaps the bottom onto it, shaking it over his shoulder with a bit of flair, of course. If he's going to play bartender of course he is going to make a show out of it.]

Glad to see you understand now. It will make working with each other that much smoother.

[He switches the shaker to one hand, leaning over to grab a glass.....and pausing to frown once more at the abysmal selection of drinkware....before selecting a simple tapered highball. He strains the contents into the glass before floating some mango liqueur into the glass with the help of the bar spoon for visual interest.]'

Afterall, we will be seeing quite a bit of each other. You and I. Try to contain your excitement.

[Garnishes with a sprig of mint and a slice of passionfruit before sliding the glass toward Envy. Folding his arms on the bar and leaning forward on them.]

[infinitecruelty]

[He really is very talented behind the bar. Definitely someone made for this job; entertaining, elegant, easy on the eyes. The epitome of showmanship.

I hate you.

His eyelid twitches and Envy shakes his head, centering himself before he finally moves to take a seat at the bar and a sip of this beautiful beverage Azul has prepared for him.

It is unfortunately very delicious.

So much.]

Wow, you're actually pretty good at this. S'good. [Sip sip.] Mmbut, the real test is if I can feel it.