The Bartender

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/94ac6ab0d25658aedb7adfc0e5bdc2ae/427070e7d6c11ac1-0d/s1280x1920/e8466acedd27710db7da66e1f6d5c12479eec3a8.png" width="924" height="757"> "I'm sorry for asking. I am used to the lonely and abandoned to seek shelter in the bar." [[Are there a lot of them?]] [[It's okay, I've said a lot of things in the past I regret.]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/9643f6def1b982a0cc8cdc049d14c7fc/92fb240985905b7e-44/s1280x1920/0782e839b5881c5ca90621c4b799c714388adce0.png" width="924" height="757"> "Aye aye." [[Anyway...]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/7e16805493cc7621e24a15bc30111567/92fb240985905b7e-b3/s1280x1920/173dd243138e4375b96390e127bffcc9c5fe7581.png" width="924" height="757"> "Feeling small? We are though. What would make you more big and significant than any other person, ya know. And even if you were, what would that even do? Would you work harder, fix world problems, save everyone?" [[I would try.]] [[I am bigger and more significant than other's, of course.]] [[I guess you're right.]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/36fa999ed565d5ff122d29e62552b313/8fb40734d6336adc-57/s1280x1920/2ac2d034f2f41be604ed47d41b9162eddec86037.png" width="924" height="757"> "Yikes... Careful with how loudly you say that, people don't take lightly to people with a god complex." [[What are they gonna do? Kiss me?]] [[I'm not scared.]] [[Oh- Sorry, I was joking but it doesn't get translated well over text.]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/0d1c4807fd8ab0a84d0970da4749e766/8fb40734d6336adc-6c/s1280x1920/80ee53ece9a4ed6ebc97d7b5f4ef483a8738fa9b.png" width="924" height="757"> "I try. The lost and forgotten souls usually end up here and I got to whip up some of my wisdom." [[Are there a lot of them?]] [[Anyway...]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/350860c70d3427c944f8843abc950974/c266b5baecc13f4e-5c/s1280x1920/55ce954db3ef77627860fb5bf9dbb70564970f0e.png" width="924" height="757"> "With their fists? Yes." [[Oh, fair.]] [[Anyway...]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/2c0ff203686e0d23cc429d596ad1084e/c266b5baecc13f4e-67/s1280x1920/58907aab0bb8b7b1f97201525657eab858567e8a.png" width="924" height="757"> "No help from your emojis here no." [[You know what emojis are?]] [[I meant more expressions and tone of voice.]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/5fc2afbf06fc9b37aeb6e9b9464d2338/427070e7d6c11ac1-f9/s1280x1920/b39f7b21f8956fddb205da4f96b636706a87768f.png" width="924" height="757"> "Oh definitely. This is where all lost souls end up. Especially now when our soul is all we have." [[What do you mean by that?]] [[I don't believe in souls.]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/5fc2afbf06fc9b37aeb6e9b9464d2338/427070e7d6c11ac1-f9/s1280x1920/b39f7b21f8956fddb205da4f96b636706a87768f.png" width="924" height="757"> "That's normal. Usually it's not even a big deal." [[Anyway...]] [[Restart]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/15d56da8eda52204bf4db316f18cc1db/92fb240985905b7e-af/s1280x1920/6fb9463267fdd263f277727341b9c6123513c667.png" width="924" height="757"> "Well that's all that's left when people deflesh. Besides our bones I guess." [[Deflesh?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/068fab27940dd4701f7c7ab880273d40/c266b5baecc13f4e-52/s1280x1920/cdf4c444b9e1136d345e013619174c735e310b52.png" width="924" height="757"> "Well, me neither depending on what meaning you put into it. If there's this spiritual part of you? No I don't believe that. For me a soul is you and your personality. What makes you your own person." [[Same here, that's deep though.]] [[Are you offended by people who do think it's this otherworldy part of people?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/0d1c4807fd8ab0a84d0970da4749e766/8fb40734d6336adc-6c/s1280x1920/80ee53ece9a4ed6ebc97d7b5f4ef483a8738fa9b.png" width="924" height="757"> "Sure. To me it's just a little too weird to believe." [[Are you offended by people who do think it's this otherworldy part of people?]] [[Restart]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/e475a90cd7c9b9dccd832bfd24c6acef/427070e7d6c11ac1-fd/s1280x1920/8ae44dab98a9bc8cefb0e2911c2998ea4334a376.png" width="924" height=757"> "Not at all. Of course if they push their ideal onto you then yes I find that annoying. But people should be able to believe whatever they want as long as it doesn't hurt anyone, ya know?" [[I've experienced that...]] [[But what if they know they're right?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/3c0f1be5aa26e00f8934609fab1e5bcc/c266b5baecc13f4e-3a/s1280x1920/558bae0684a6df51c94a608faed71b49a0b35bf6.png" width="924" height="757"> "Well, after I defleshed and got sick of life I kind of just drifted to this place. Gives me something to do, ya know?" [[Deflesh?]] [[Do you enjoy it here?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/b45ba92e91eb8e4cbc8eb559619eedc6/427070e7d6c11ac1-fc/s1280x1920/ce735a741367ed5534878d81258ed0457d8bc3cc.png" width="924" height="757"> "Are you kidding me? Already working a full time job, I don't want extra responsibility on top of that. Besides, the owner pays me well." [[Do you enjoy it here?]] [[Don't you think you're cutting yourself short?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/a7e97a822088fdc95a358cafa54216d6/92fb240985905b7e-18/s1280x1920/dfb4ce52b9d4527983d55e7342d294c2f481845e.png" width="924" height="757"> "Welcome... You're not from around here, I can tell." [[Yes, I just kind of walked in?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/15d56da8eda52204bf4db316f18cc1db/92fb240985905b7e-af/s1280x1920/6fb9463267fdd263f277727341b9c6123513c667.png" width="924" height="757"> "You don't say. Well, I ain't stopping ya." [[A drink please!]] [[Where is this?]] [[Crazy weather we're having, huh?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/6e05c4c380639e6a2543105034d3ab92/c266b5baecc13f4e-26/s1280x1920/21d4b5d9b608bce26d51d871d9e8d4e3502b673f.png" width="924" height="757"> "You want a drink? Really? Alright, this is a game though so you won't be able to drink it." [[I just want to feel included...]] [[Well, isn't it your job?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/94ac6ab0d25658aedb7adfc0e5bdc2ae/427070e7d6c11ac1-0d/s1280x1920/e8466acedd27710db7da66e1f6d5c12479eec3a8.png" width="924" height="757"> "Doesn't even look at the sign outside... This is Pina Bar, but if you mean area then it's Capital Town in the region of Verridan." [[A drink please!]] [[Crazy weather we're having, huh?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/94ac6ab0d25658aedb7adfc0e5bdc2ae/427070e7d6c11ac1-0d/s1280x1920/e8466acedd27710db7da66e1f6d5c12479eec3a8.png" width="924" height="757"> "How would I know? I'm stuck here. Not that the weather in your world matters much to me anyway." [[Where is this?]] [[A drink please!]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/3c0f1be5aa26e00f8934609fab1e5bcc/c266b5baecc13f4e-3a/s1280x1920/558bae0684a6df51c94a608faed71b49a0b35bf6.png" width="924" height="757"> "Fear is essential. Not to an unhealthy degree but being stupidly 'brave' is just being naive. You'll just get yourself in trouble." [[That's true...]] [[You believe what you will.]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/6fa134e1d67f1a9b329db8f22288bfce/ff52d29d23fc03c0-d7/s1280x1920/f45fc12a5d32b7ab93f85283a05080aa5697e330.png" width="924" height="757"> "Are you okay?" [[Yeah, it's fine.]] [[No, I'm not.]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/36fa999ed565d5ff122d29e62552b313/8fb40734d6336adc-57/s1280x1920/2ac2d034f2f41be604ed47d41b9162eddec86037.png" width="924" height="757"> "A lot of people believe they're right about something. But you can't force someone to believe what you say is right. That's just wasting your breath on people who won't listen anyway." [[You're probably right.]] [[People like coming to you for advice, huh?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/5006dbf051ac2ef0f44251889092768b/8fb40734d6336adc-73/s1280x1920/90ee5948174fb2625cee2f08c77bbef2bf9e0e24.png" width="924" height="757"> "That's just how it is taking care of drunk people who come here with their issues." [[That's a bit harsh, no?]] [[What does that make me then?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/2a8c62576dd5bc40be4f56025acc9e3d/427070e7d6c11ac1-96/s1280x1920/b38f28b255c3aab716cab640f8eae45ffebfb48c.png" width="924" height="757"> "Sure. It's my home. These depressing and dirty people are my kin. There's a lot that can be said about Verridan, but it has it's beautiful moments." [[Poetic.]] [[You sound delusional.]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/9983739382e188630fd178ed4715cbbd/ff52d29d23fc03c0-46/s1280x1920/4e82103bd57cff50325774576bb041c8cf567e18.png" width="924" height="757"> "No, I'm just happy with where I am currently. " [[Anyway...]] [[You sound delusional.]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/c70442fbfb660812e08cf9aaf3933594/8fb40734d6336adc-db/s1280x1920/a78c1ea3389e124ea1a3d9b30a6f9ee63e2b0f2e.png" width="924" height="757"> "In this town, that's just reality. Those who defleshed are crazy and those who remain drink their problems away or run away." [[Deflesh?]] [[What does that make me then?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/ae8acd85216388dd81def0ced4ff88fc/8fb40734d6336adc-0a/s1280x1920/010ad80448fd3128b7fb9065b27477f03444513e.png" width="924" height="757"> "Well you're neither defleshed nor of this world anyway. So I think that makes you quite unique in this case. If you're depressed? None of my business." [[Deflesh?]] [[I can't even drink here...]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/dcf0e5f6efacea132a6db926825deaec/c266b5baecc13f4e-00/s1280x1920/c2684ca3434309579668b8d8ce8bd05b89ff0427.png" width="924" height="757"> "Oh yeah, you're not from this world so I guess you wouldn't know. Defleshing is a fashion trend where you remove everything but your bones. I did it with my head, as you can tell." [[WHAT?]] [[How does that work?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/94ac6ab0d25658aedb7adfc0e5bdc2ae/427070e7d6c11ac1-0d/s1280x1920/e8466acedd27710db7da66e1f6d5c12479eec3a8.png" width="924" height="757"> "Magic. Like most things in this region. You won't need to eat, sleep, breath and so on. Unless you're like me and only defleshed a little, then you still need to take care of that fleshy body. Most go crazy after a while though cause they don't get to enjoy life as it should be anymore. Folks will do crazy things for fashion..." [[What do you mean?]] [[Why aren't you going mad then?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/e475a90cd7c9b9dccd832bfd24c6acef/427070e7d6c11ac1-fd/s1280x1920/8ae44dab98a9bc8cefb0e2911c2998ea4334a376.png" width="924" height="757"> "Well... Life is life. Then they remove the essential parts of it and don't think about what that might do to someone. They crave something, anything, to entertain themselves. Drives people crazy." [[Why aren't you going mad then?]] [[Would you change it back if you got the chance?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/242a41c2e6c8baf97aae786829a55109/427070e7d6c11ac1-1c/s1280x1920/ca9d28e67421c445189aa47b0f3e3bde9b775c01.png" width="924" height="757"> "Who's to say I'm not. It's different for everyone. For me it's less severe, but I still feel a bit lost, like most others who come here." [[I'm sorry...]] [[Do you regret doing it?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/2a8c62576dd5bc40be4f56025acc9e3d/427070e7d6c11ac1-96/s1280x1920/b38f28b255c3aab716cab640f8eae45ffebfb48c.png" width="924" height="757"> "It's okay. What's done is done. All I can do is continue living and give people my piece of mind if they want me to." [[You're very wise.]] [[Would you change it back if you got the chance?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/3a01c032147b456513c1fd2d8cad570f/9fa2335341185009-17/s1280x1920/b6f772d02a216ff2f22d710ce2a0086800ba9042.png" width="924" height="757"> "Somewhat. It looks cool but other than that, it's a waste. I miss... Living properly." [[But isn't it better to not need to think about sleeping and such?]] [[It DOES look cool.]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/0d1c4807fd8ab0a84d0970da4749e766/8fb40734d6336adc-6c/s1280x1920/80ee53ece9a4ed6ebc97d7b5f4ef483a8738fa9b.png" width="924" height="757"> "English? Not really. I don't speak english. The creator simply makes it seem so, makes it easier for you to converse with me. Is english your first language?" [[No, it's not.]] [[Yeah it is.]] [[The creator sounds like an ass.]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/fa323bb42dd6faf2440db9109469f37e/8fb40734d6336adc-c5/s1280x1920/3cc37c11dba27cac01cdfce46b01c5e4438d7897.png" width="924" height="757"> "I see. Some few who only speak english sometimes seem to be pretty offended when they meet someone who doesn't speak their language. My creator finds joy in speaking their own language just to frustrate them." [[That is fun!]] [[Is he a sadist?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/e475a90cd7c9b9dccd832bfd24c6acef/427070e7d6c11ac1-fd/s1280x1920/8ae44dab98a9bc8cefb0e2911c2998ea4334a376.png" width="924" height="757"> "Boring." The Bartender directs his attention to another customer who can actually pay for their drink. [[The creator sounds like an ass.]] [[Restart]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/9403594a6321e778f52bded63a535006/c266b5baecc13f4e-88/s1280x1920/8080fbf81e2dc81401933423f38bc36ab4b3f3cf.png" width="924" height="757"> "Well, whatever I'm saying is something the creator has decided and written with their own hands. In a way, the creator is my brain and the world around me. It is what it is." [[Do you know you're not real then?]] [[Don't you feel manipulated?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/5fc2afbf06fc9b37aeb6e9b9464d2338/427070e7d6c11ac1-f9/s1280x1920/b39f7b21f8956fddb205da4f96b636706a87768f.png" width="924" height="757"> "I'm as real as you are, love. Just in a different way. Ideas and creations are real too, you know?" [[Oh yeah that's true.]] [[Sure about that? You're just 2D drawing.]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/24d552a0fa83d2b21ab8a036afe45c61/c266b5baecc13f4e-75/s1280x1920/11d837cd6aaafb3fd2ae20f57c3b21745ac83738.png" width="924" height="757"> "How could I? The creator decides that. I feel whatever they want me to." [[Sounds kind of nice, actually.]] [[I'd hate that.]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/04a9c8328bed002187717c3cd25347f7/8fb40734d6336adc-31/s1280x1920/85706aab7b0400e288aa37f21b3140c5ede2868a.png" width="924" height="757"> "How so?" [[It sounds freeing to be able to not have to think or make my own choices.]] [[Not too sure...]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/1e1bbf03e2631a717623ee306c12b1b8/8fb40734d6336adc-23/s1280x1920/c2c4228560e720db138764f15d8e65dffd44e136.png" width="924" height="757"> "And that's how you feel. You're not a program in a machine or a drawing, like me. You're like my creator, with free will. Even if it might not always feel like it." [[Yikes...]] [[Thanks for saying that.]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/fa323bb42dd6faf2440db9109469f37e/8fb40734d6336adc-c5/s1280x1920/3cc37c11dba27cac01cdfce46b01c5e4438d7897.png" width="924" height="757"> "I guess. I wouldn't know how it would be otherwise. Though the creator did give me existential dread." [[The creator sounds like an ass.]] [[Does the creator reuse dialogue options for me?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/3c0f1be5aa26e00f8934609fab1e5bcc/c266b5baecc13f4e-3a/s1280x1920/558bae0684a6df51c94a608faed71b49a0b35bf6.png" width="924" height="757"> "Pfft, yeah? The creator works alone, they don't have time to let you go all wild with your options." [[Damn...]] [[What's up with your head?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/15d56da8eda52204bf4db316f18cc1db/92fb240985905b7e-af/s1280x1920/6fb9463267fdd263f277727341b9c6123513c667.png" width="924" height="757"> The Bartender looks at you with his hollow sockets. [[Anyway...]] [[Restart]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/04a9c8328bed002187717c3cd25347f7/8fb40734d6336adc-31/s1280x1920/85706aab7b0400e288aa37f21b3140c5ede2868a.png" width="924" height="757"> "Yeah, how does it feel getting schooled by a programmed bartender?" [[Humiliating.]] [[At least you don't judge me.]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/2c0ff203686e0d23cc429d596ad1084e/c266b5baecc13f4e-67/s1280x1920/58907aab0bb8b7b1f97201525657eab858567e8a.png" width="924" height="757"> "I was kidding. I can't actually judge anyone, anyway." The bartender scratches his antlers. [[What's up with your head?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/15d56da8eda52204bf4db316f18cc1db/92fb240985905b7e-af/s1280x1920/6fb9463267fdd263f277727341b9c6123513c667.png" width="924" height="757"> "Too cocky? Excuse me." The bartender goes back to working to give you some space. [[Restart]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/2a8c62576dd5bc40be4f56025acc9e3d/427070e7d6c11ac1-96/s1280x1920/b38f28b255c3aab716cab640f8eae45ffebfb48c.png" width="924" height="757"> "True that." The Bartender seems to have no plan to continue the conversation. [[Restart]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/5006dbf051ac2ef0f44251889092768b/8fb40734d6336adc-73/s1280x1920/90ee5948174fb2625cee2f08c77bbef2bf9e0e24.png" width="924" height="757"> "Hah, yeah I guess. Maybe I could try sometime if the creator let's me leave this bar." [[The creator sounds like an ass.]] [[Is he a sadist?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/786cbf4cdd2da971e1f36b3e6e9e068a/92fb240985905b7e-4e/s1280x1920/42506a3051934fb530a3151a6328c674879bfcac.png" width="924" height="757"> "That's... Confidential." [[Restart]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/89bf49680ef21d9f723f8292eadcb922/c266b5baecc13f4e-30/s1280x1920/39055e4a8ffbde0f25702ba2b95efa56f53a2d9b.png" width="924" height="757"> "No, not really." [[What?]] [[Uhm, okay?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/242a41c2e6c8baf97aae786829a55109/427070e7d6c11ac1-1c/s1280x1920/ca9d28e67421c445189aa47b0f3e3bde9b775c01.png" width="924" height="757"> "What? Who said you need to learn to express yourself more than you do or are comfortable with? People can say what they want, doesn't make it more right ot wrong, you know? Your comfort level is yours to do with as you see fit, even if some people want to change that." [[You have a way with words.]] [[I can't just do and say as I please, like you. I live in the real world!]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/2a8c62576dd5bc40be4f56025acc9e3d/427070e7d6c11ac1-96/s1280x1920/b38f28b255c3aab716cab640f8eae45ffebfb48c.png" width="924" height="757"> "Thank you. I can say a lot of things, however that does not mean those who listen will take my advice to heart." Even without skin, you feel he gives you a smile. [[Restart]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/9403594a6321e778f52bded63a535006/c266b5baecc13f4e-88/s1280x1920/8080fbf81e2dc81401933423f38bc36ab4b3f3cf.png" width="924" height="757"> "Real world or not, your life is really just in your hands. You might have been born into a certain way of living, with or without privilege. But how you act is up to you. I'm not saying it doesn't come with its own consequences, but that's just life." With these words, the bartender leaves you to serve another customer. [[Restart]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/6fa134e1d67f1a9b329db8f22288bfce/ff52d29d23fc03c0-d7/s1280x1920/f45fc12a5d32b7ab93f85283a05080aa5697e330.png" width="924" height="757"> "Okay? Thanks?" The Bartender scoffs at you, offended. [[Restart]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/15d56da8eda52204bf4db316f18cc1db/92fb240985905b7e-af/s1280x1920/6fb9463267fdd263f277727341b9c6123513c667.png" width="924" height="757"> The Bartender returns to rubbing a cloth on an already clean glass. [[Anyway...]] [[Restart]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/3c0f1be5aa26e00f8934609fab1e5bcc/c266b5baecc13f4e-3a/s1280x1920/558bae0684a6df51c94a608faed71b49a0b35bf6.png" width="924" height="757"> "In the beginning yeah, not anymore. I miss sleeping, the occasional nap. I miss the taste of food, the feeling of getting properly tired. I am tired, but only mentally, I don't feel my body go heavy like I used to." [[I guess one would start missing trivial things that are essential parts of life.]] [[Would you change it back if you got the chance?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/3a01c032147b456513c1fd2d8cad570f/9fa2335341185009-17/s1280x1920/b6f772d02a216ff2f22d710ce2a0086800ba9042.png" width="924" height="757"> "Perhaps, most likely. But I don't really want to think about it like that. If I start entertaining the thought of being able to go back, I will truly drive myself mad." [[I guess one would start missing trivial things that are essential parts of life.]] [[You want to think about going forward as you are?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/94ac6ab0d25658aedb7adfc0e5bdc2ae/427070e7d6c11ac1-0d/s1280x1920/e8466acedd27710db7da66e1f6d5c12479eec3a8.png" width="924" height="757"> "Yes... The only thing I really find proper joy in now is reading, kind of being transported into another world." [[What do you like to read?]] [[Like I am now?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/4e35cf67399d0a84c369f77723239dab/427070e7d6c11ac1-65/s1280x1920/37601e5175f58cb3d80abf4c71b11dc830054c04.png" width="924" height="757"> "Haha, yeah I guess! Makes me wonder if the people in these books... I mean, if it's really their story." [[You're kind of crazy.]] [[... Damn, existential.]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/24d552a0fa83d2b21ab8a036afe45c61/c266b5baecc13f4e-75/s1280x1920/11d837cd6aaafb3fd2ae20f57c3b21745ac83738.png" width="924" height="757"> "I guess, depends how you look at it. Doesn't change either of our lives anyway." [[That's true, it would just be a little hard to let sink in.]] [[What do you like to read?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/fa323bb42dd6faf2440db9109469f37e/8fb40734d6336adc-c5/s1280x1920/3cc37c11dba27cac01cdfce46b01c5e4438d7897.png" width="924" height="757"> "Really?? It's awesome, right? I recently read this one with arranged marriage but then the main character and the stable worker starts to notice each other. And you know because he's a prince he can't be fooling around with a stable worker so as they get closer they have to start seeing eachother in secret! The king and queen would be PISSED if they found out you know, but then the jealous Lady who was supposed to be the princes fiance finds out about it and goes crazy! Threatens the prince to marry her or else she will tell everyone about his relationship with the stable worker. She's absolutely crazy, I was on the edge of my seat while reading all the mess the court did to try prevent the prince from doing what he wanted." The Bartender rambles on for a good 10 Verridan minutes. [[I was...kidding.]] [[*go on for another 10 minutes about your recent read*]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/ae8acd85216388dd81def0ced4ff88fc/8fb40734d6336adc-0a/s1280x1920/010ad80448fd3128b7fb9065b27477f03444513e.png" width="924" height="757"> "Well excuse me for having interests in this rather dreadful political world." [[I'm sorry.]] [[Why wouldn't you read things that could change the world?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/0d1c4807fd8ab0a84d0970da4749e766/8fb40734d6336adc-6c/s1280x1920/80ee53ece9a4ed6ebc97d7b5f4ef483a8738fa9b.png" width="924" height="757"> "I wish we could read books between planes of existence..." [[Same here... We could have had a book club.]] [[I don't know, I feel there's a certain beauty to our world being different.]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/7d060b8874068ec076d7eef361b599f8/ff52d29d23fc03c0-be/s1280x1920/6c8ca7e71ca29577d7243211a4b14d3a80f7b957.png" width="924" height="757"> "Haha, yes. That would have been nice. Hey. Thanks for this talk. It has been great." After these words, the bartender goes back to working. [[Restart]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/1e1bbf03e2631a717623ee306c12b1b8/8fb40734d6336adc-23/s1280x1920/c2c4228560e720db138764f15d8e65dffd44e136.png" width="924" height="757"> "Kind of similar with the beauty of different cultures, traditions, languages and climates. It's nice just knowing it's there, we don't need to have everything." [[Appreciation, yeah!]] [[It would be hard to experience it all at the same time.]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/15d56da8eda52204bf4db316f18cc1db/92fb240985905b7e-af/s1280x1920/6fb9463267fdd263f277727341b9c6123513c667.png" width="924" height="757"> "It's fine. Don't worry about it." Doesn't seem like he's interested in talking to you anymore. [[Restart]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/fa323bb42dd6faf2440db9109469f37e/8fb40734d6336adc-c5/s1280x1920/3cc37c11dba27cac01cdfce46b01c5e4438d7897.png" width="924" height="757"> "Oh, so since I can't sleep I'm just held responsible to change the world around me? I do what I can and what I have the energy to do. Leisure shouldn't be punished, buddy." [[I'm sorry.]] [[Not my fault you're not using your gift for anything useful.]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/242a41c2e6c8baf97aae786829a55109/427070e7d6c11ac1-1c/s1280x1920/ca9d28e67421c445189aa47b0f3e3bde9b775c01.png" width="924" height="757"> "GIFT? Alright, that's enough. You've clearly not been listening and I'm not about to spoon-feed someone who's determined to not learn." [[Restart]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/e95584120b67c39120f6bce1c749d3ab/62059626aa28bc60-ab/s1280x1920/b79e5dd4df4f33797b26b028590d5608c7250aa3.png" width="924" height="757"> The bartender went to help another customer. [[Restart]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/fa323bb42dd6faf2440db9109469f37e/8fb40734d6336adc-c5/s1280x1920/3cc37c11dba27cac01cdfce46b01c5e4438d7897.png" width="924" height="757"> "Pop culture references creates a certain familiarity between the creation and the viewer. Makes you go 'Oh I know what that is!'." [[Where did you learn that?]] [[I mean, you're not wrong.]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/36fa999ed565d5ff122d29e62552b313/8fb40734d6336adc-57/s1280x1920/2ac2d034f2f41be604ed47d41b9162eddec86037.png" width="924" height="757"> "Ah, yes that too. It can be a struggle sometimes for you people I can imagine." [[You know what emojis are?]] [[Anyway...]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/2a8c62576dd5bc40be4f56025acc9e3d/427070e7d6c11ac1-96/s1280x1920/b38f28b255c3aab716cab640f8eae45ffebfb48c.png" width="924" height="757"> "The creator, the person behind this whole conversation. Whatever I say is something they wrote themselves." [[This is too weird...]] [[The creator sure likes to break the fourth wall.]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/bdba1ec2a4e66dd32b0e90a0e85a8dd7/427070e7d6c11ac1-45/s1280x1920/b8b0ca332bad11a6b73c4787823f2ddb9776cc56.png" width="924" height="757"> "I hope not, the creator is the one who writes all this so if I say something wrong it's their fault." [[The creator sure likes to break the fourth wall.]] [[This is too weird...]] [[The creator sounds like an ass.]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/4e35cf67399d0a84c369f77723239dab/427070e7d6c11ac1-65/s1280x1920/37601e5175f58cb3d80abf4c71b11dc830054c04.png" width="924" height="757"> "Yeah, I guess that's the whole point of this conversation though. A display of two worlds, aware of each other, having a talk." Hi, the creator here. You can restart and see where else you can go when talking to the Bartender. He won't remember all this though. [[Restart]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/a7e97a822088fdc95a358cafa54216d6/92fb240985905b7e-18/s1280x1920/dfb4ce52b9d4527983d55e7342d294c2f481845e.png" width="924" height="757"> "Just remember not to push yourself too hard. Everyone deserves to be able to rest." [[Thanks.]] [[I can't just rest, got to keep myself busy.]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/e95584120b67c39120f6bce1c749d3ab/62059626aa28bc60-ab/s540x810/8b2393265d334475977ef9991510fb4055663b4e.png" width="924" height="757"> The bartender has directed his attention to someone else. [[Restart]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/2a8c62576dd5bc40be4f56025acc9e3d/427070e7d6c11ac1-96/s1280x1920/b38f28b255c3aab716cab640f8eae45ffebfb48c.png" width="924" height="757"> "If it's something that is bothering you, it's good to seek a nice support system. Seeking help isn't weakness." The bartender leaves you with this advice before helping another guest. [[Restart]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/2a8c62576dd5bc40be4f56025acc9e3d/427070e7d6c11ac1-96/s1280x1920/b38f28b255c3aab716cab640f8eae45ffebfb48c.png" width="924" height="757"> "That's very good. Just remember to rest sometimes." [[I feel bad whenever I try to take time to rest...]] [[I will, thank you.]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/2a8c62576dd5bc40be4f56025acc9e3d/427070e7d6c11ac1-96/s1280x1920/b38f28b255c3aab716cab640f8eae45ffebfb48c.png" width="924" height="757"> You somehow get the feeling the bartender gives you a smile... Though it is hard to say without flesh and eyes. [[Restart]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/9643f6def1b982a0cc8cdc049d14c7fc/92fb240985905b7e-44/s1280x1920/0782e839b5881c5ca90621c4b799c714388adce0.png" width="924" height="757"> "Life is hard, you shouldn't feel bad about taking time to heal or just rest. You're a big predator and aren't supposed to work yourself hard every day. Every hour doesn't need to be used for productivity, laying down and resting is good for us big animals. Our current society is cruel, really... Just try to be kinder to yourself." [[I will, thank you!]] [[Restart]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/94ac6ab0d25658aedb7adfc0e5bdc2ae/427070e7d6c11ac1-0d/s1280x1920/e8466acedd27710db7da66e1f6d5c12479eec3a8.png" width="924" height="757"> "That's okay. Only you can take the step forward to want to talk about such things. Just remember that rest is not evil, it lets your body charge." [[I will, thank you.]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/783686bb0dc47ff2990ea30bd12b4a14/92fb240985905b7e-cf/s1280x1920/8fdcadaa9dbb30bb2c1628dc611c5096e5d23ed8.png" width="924" height="757"> "Oh, okay... Asshole." The bartender doesn't want to talk to you anymore. [[Restart]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/437cd77c01fb50453bd552c726e43fd9/92fb240985905b7e-b3/s1280x1920/50c30172e784507a3ad44359f4b6281b04b6cfe6.png" width="924" height="757"> "Yes. As most people should. Learning from past mistakes is essential to life, but dwelling on it is a trap and a sure way to truly go mad in the end. I want to try my best to live life to the fullest under the current circumstances. As we all should." [[That's a little pretentious.]] [[How many times have you had to give this speech while working here?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/12bbba9916252c7fbf8b45959e14cf77/c266b5baecc13f4e-4b/s1280x1920/610735881062f9a49a92c9869544a82fa2c4c8bb.png" width="924" height="757"> "Haha, well... It is different for everyone. What someone needs to hear, or wants to hear. I'm just answering honestly. It's the least I can do." [[Thank you.]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/1e1bbf03e2631a717623ee306c12b1b8/8fb40734d6336adc-23/s1280x1920/c2c4228560e720db138764f15d8e65dffd44e136.png" width="924" height="757"> "Exactly. Hey... Thanks for this conversation. I don't often get to indulge in topics like these. It's been nice." You somehow feel the bartender gives you a smile. [[Restart]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/7e16805493cc7621e24a15bc30111567/92fb240985905b7e-b3/s1280x1920/173dd243138e4375b96390e127bffcc9c5fe7581.png" width="924" height="757"> "Yes, I think experiencing other things and places helps you appreciate your own things as well. That you are part of your own culture and way of being. We're not the same and that's beautiful." //[[Continue.]]//

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/7e16805493cc7621e24a15bc30111567/92fb240985905b7e-b3/s1280x1920/173dd243138e4375b96390e127bffcc9c5fe7581.png" width="924" height="757"> "Hey, thanks for this conversation. I don't often get to indulge in topics like these. It's been nice." You somehow feel the bartender gives you a smile. [[Restart]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/ca4aa32ea9d6c4e1eff5f9345a90f4d8/ff52d29d23fc03c0-bd/s1280x1920/21dca05b2d33e656e7cd81ae22dad3d22216e178.png" width="924" height="757"> “What a weird question. Yes? But You won't be able to pay. Not that it matters anyway, I'm not the boss.” [[How did you end up working here?]] [[Do you want to be the boss?]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/783686bb0dc47ff2990ea30bd12b4a14/92fb240985905b7e-cf/s1280x1920/8fdcadaa9dbb30bb2c1628dc611c5096e5d23ed8.png" width="924" height="757"> "Really now? After everything I've said about it? Oh well, like I said, people do crazy things for fashion." [[And gods know I am crazy!]] [[Restart]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/ae8acd85216388dd81def0ced4ff88fc/8fb40734d6336adc-0a/s1280x1920/010ad80448fd3128b7fb9065b27477f03444513e.png" width="924" height="757"> "Apparently. Get a tattoo or something instead if you have such an urge to get body modifications. It is really no fun not being able to sleep, no matter how tempting it sounds." [[I guess one would start missing trivial things that are essential parts of life.]] [[You only live once!]]

<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/c70442fbfb660812e08cf9aaf3933594/8fb40734d6336adc-db/s1280x1920/a78c1ea3389e124ea1a3d9b30a6f9ee63e2b0f2e.png" width="924" height="757"> "Yes, so treasure that one life, god damn. What are you? A teenager in 2014?" With this, the Bartender leaves you to think about his advice. [[Restart]]