Tip your bartender

Abel was a little tipsy so hadn’t really noticed what the girl had done and was a little confused at first until he noticed the damp patches on his black tee. “Honestly.. that could be your drink or just sweat.” he shrugged looking back at the much smaller figure.

Sylvia laughed before looking down and back up at the man “True. But I am pretty sure its my beer” She said shrugging “Can I get you a beer? As an apology? Or something?” She offered before putting her hand out to the man “Sylvia. Sylvia Rodak”

Penelope bit her lip, trying not to blush. God, one of her biggest weaknesses was pretty girls who knew they were pretty. “Well, that would be awfully unprofessional of me, wouldn’t it?” She finished the outline, leaning back to check her work. Despite it being a fun side gig, she still took every painting that walked away from her table. “I have a rule about not kissing clients…during work hours.”

Sylvias eyebrows raised as she mentioned that she didnt kiss clients during work “Well, maybe we can get together after work, and you can give me a real kiss” She teased licking her lips slightly as she let Penelope finish her painting.

“Grease is rad. I love greasy shit, like really really greasy hamburgers are my life.” Or at least, they used to be. “I don’t think that’s true.” He challenged, laughing softly. “I’m a master at these games, it has taken years to master them.”

“Hey! They have really good really greasy hamburgers here. How about this, if you beat me, I buy and if I win, you buy” She offered nodding towards the game

Scott smiled in return and nodded his head. “A beer sounds great, thank you.” He replied charmingly. “And I get it. It’s kinda overwhelming I guess. I’m not used to so many people either.” He told her with a shrug, before he finished cleaning his shirt the best he could and throwing away the napkins she had given him.

“Do you like dark or light beer? Or are you more of a cider guy?” She asked trying to figure out what kind of beer ot bring the man in the form of an apology. “I’m used to people, but not in giant crowds like this. “ She scoffed slightly at the idea of people being so packed into one area.

“Cory.” He shook her hand in return, then shoving his hands in his pocket. “So you work for this bar?” He wasn’t paying attention to much of the food vendors.

She shook the mans hand before nodding “Yeah, I’m one of the lead bartenders. “ She said with a small shrug “I’ve been bartending forever. So it was a no brainer when I moved here”

“Oh, no,” she said, shaking her head. “It’s really fine, just a little splash. Thank you, though.” She offered the woman a kind smile and mulled it over for a second. “Well… On second thought, I am a total sucker for free things. But seriously, don’t worry about it, it happens.” 

“One free shirt coming right up!” She said before hurrying off to the booth grabbing a shirt and bringing it back to her with a large smile “I’m always down to give free stuff away. “ She said before putting her hand out “Sylvia”

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Sylvia raked her hands through her hair and let out a soft sigh “I’m sorry, I’m such a clutz” She said offering an apologetic smile 

“Hey, I’m just as bad. And I’m meant to be a doctor…” Evelyn laughed softly “Evelyn” she then greeted, offering her hand for the other to shake.

“I’d love to.” Finn replied, already looking forward to it. “I wish I could take you camping. There’s a ton of great places where I used to live near the Adirondack mountains. People don’t camp around here, no. Most of them are wealthy enough to have cabins and stuff up in the mountains.” Finn missed the smell of the air up there. The pine, the fall leaves, the sweet smell of apple orchards… New York City was definitely full of an interesting energy though. The trade-off was worth it, at least for the time being. “So do you have any pets?” Finn asked, following up Sylvia’s comments on animals. Finn had been thinking about rescuing a pet soon, now that he had a steady place. Animals were supposed to help people with issues like his. The calm presence of a dog could do wonders if he had difficulty shaking off a flashback.

Finn was surprised by Sylvia’s soft touch, but mostly because he had not expected how much it would relax him. “Thanks, Sylvia.” He murmured quietly, his voice lost somewhere inside him all of a sudden. He took a deep breath and let it out, shaking off the negative feelings and refocusing himself on their conversation. “Three things?” Finn took a drink of his beer and pondered it for a moment. “I love…traveling. And….camping. And…” He took another small drink. Don’t say whiskey. “Cooking.” He smiled. “How about you?”

“Anytime dearest” She said offering the man a warm smile. Sylvia was known for being loyal and compassionate, so when it came to people opening up, she always allowed it. She nodded and then listened to his three things “I love camping, but it doesnt seem like a lot of people camp around here?” She said tilting her head curiously “ I enjoy sports.. “ She paused for a moment trying to think about the third thing she loved “Animals. I love animals” She said confidently with a light chuckle “Cooking? You’ll have to cook for me swometime”

“Yeah, I worked with a few paramedics. You’re not kidding.” Finn smiled. Long hours… somehow those shifts had never felt so bad. He had his crew with him. He had time with them in the station when they weren’t being called out. It was a sense of family that he’d lacked since then. “I’ve thought about it.” Finn said softly. His voice was a little bit heavier as thoughts of his loss weighed on his mind. “I had to leave the station for psychological reasons…I lost someone close to me, and I’m…uh, not a hundred percent yet.” He admitted the sliver of truth with some hesitation. “I don’t think I can do or be much of anything until I’m able to put myself in those tough situations again.” He gave Sylvia a warm smile. “Thanks for understanding. It was a big deal to me…. Still is. I’ll get back there someday.”

Sylvia bit her lip hearing the mans story about his experience in the force. Her hand found his across the table offering a sweet squeeze “Don’t push yourself” She said with a small smile “Don’t put yourself in the situation that may not be best for you” she told him honestly. She often tried to push herself into situations that made her uncomfortable, but that wasnt always best, and she knew that. “I know you can” She offered a warm smile to the man “I believe in you Finn” She squeezed his hand once more before retreating her hand back to her beer, taking a long drink. “Tell me three things you love?”

       “Considering my assets are currently frozen, I appreciate all the financial aid I can get. Oh God…” The woman couldn’t believe those words were coming out of her mouth. What on earth had happened to her? She USED to be powerful, desired, now, she felt like she was an old woman. “At least I will have my expensive coat. You wouldn’t believe how HORRIBLE this nightmare is.”

Penny nodded in agreement, dabbing a clean paintbrush into her pallet. “Absolutely. A girl’s gotta look her best, y’know.” She gently lifted her fingers to the woman’s chin, turning her head. She started outlining the kiss, lighting tapping the paintbrush on her cheek. “So, what brings you out tonight? Got any fun plans with friends?”

Ellie had gotten up to throw away the basket that held her funnel cake when she felt someone bump into her. The basket went flying, which wasn’t really a problem, but then she felt the wet and cold of the beverage. She turned around but after hearing the girl’s apology, she looked down and realized it was really only a small spot on her shirt that had gotten wet. She shrugged and said “Oh, you’re fine. It happens, no worries.” 

Sylvia brought her hand to her neck awkwardly “Im so sorry. I work at the bar over there, and we’re giving away free shirts, can I get you one?” She said gesturing to the booth across the way “Its the least I could do.. Really” She nipped at her bottom lip  anxiously. Sylvia wasnt normally anxious, most of the time she was very straight forward and outgoing but being in a new town, made her anxious.