Call Me Cursed or Just Call Me Blessed

Warren paused and thought. “Yeah… That wouldn’t be great.”

“We’re almost done at least.”

“Only two of his 36 proposals weren’t sexual.“

“Self-delusion?” She joked for a second before sighing. “Vodka Soda.”

“Michael... Luke?“ Aries asked knowingly. “Coming up.”

“Ok… Two whiskeys, one neat the other on the rocks.”

“ID.“

“So what are your plans after this?”

“You haven’t told me yet.“

“Is this your way of saying the bar is closed?”

“No.“

“Me too.”

“What’s you’re poison tonight?“

Warren smiled, and continued to clean the glasses. “You were the one to set this up, right?”

“It was either this or allow Michael to have his own event.“

“Guess that’s one way to say it.”

   “Aside from the vampire thing, there’s really nothing else.”

“You’re hired! No background check or drug test needed. Your first check will be cash and you can bring in your direct deposit information tomorrow. Inform me later on in the week if I need to keep you off the books and continue with cash... On Mondays and holidays, you can keep your tips. Other than that you’ll hand off 15% to me before leaving for the night.“

“Warren Smith.” Warren shook his head and took the glass closer to him. “I have to say, most men don’t give me progress reports on how well I’m wooing them. This is very helpful. And if I don’t finish this drink you should kick me out of this town. It smells delicious.” 

“You’re welcome.”

“My name is Aries Coventry, Warren. And I’m the owner of this establishment.“ Aries greeted. “You may get this alot but I’m not most men. Deal. Bon Appétit.“

“Don’t act like you don’t know the reason.”

“Get off your high horse.“

“That so?”

“So if I were to say take you out, in order to stop spending all my time here, I’d heighten my chances of getting noticed?”

“I’m the boss.“

   “I do. Worked in the field on and off since before Prohibition, and ran a speakeasy in New Orleans.”

“Good enough. Do you need any special accommodation?“

“I’m a werewolf man, I eat freshly killed meat all the time.”

“And what am I?“

A wide smile spread across Warren’s face at his words and he laughed a warm deep laugh. “I don’t know if I have ever been called a pup to my face.” His eyes ran over the man again, ending at the glasses he’d pulled out. “So what makes me special enough to try this delicacy?”

“My compliments, either way.” 

“I’m glad I amuse you. What did you say you’re name was again?“ Aries asked with growing interest. “I don’t yet. You’ve caught my attention and that hasn’t honestly happen since the invention of... It’s be a while. Fair warning, if you don’t finish this drink you’re not allowed back in here.“