nineteen crows (朱) action

[yourhatred]

[There's a figure clothed all in black and deep feathers of the same color sitting on the edge of the fountain. He's wearing a rather distinctive headdress, the fact that his outfit isn't more native american than it is possibly attributed to his struggles against the full transformation.

The blind man says nothing, nor spares attention to anyone that passes him by unless they address him first.

Dark birds of all shapes and sizes have gathered around his feet and all around the edges of the fountain as well. They are also eerily silent, scattering as anyone approaches on to return to the same spot at the first opportunity.]

((Itachi will be playing the role of Raven, the trickster.))

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[deathsdoctor]

[It's less get at her food and more CHAAAAARGE! ATTACK! OM NOM NOM! The kitten will be busy for the next little while as she devours what's set out for her.

As for her owner... well, it's a quick shower as he said. Not as quick as he'd like, but the body paint is proving a pain to scrub off, as several soft paint stripping curses coming from the bathroom attest. But soon enough the tap's turned off, and Law towels himself dry and dresses. The bathroom door opens to the living room and Law blinks as steam escapes behind him.

Huh. He didn't drink it. Or. Even open it. Huuuuh, and Law knows Itachi drinks.]

Oh. Not a beer drinker, Itachi?

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

Not particularly. But I also thought it would be better to wait until we were actually at the bar and socializing.

[Itachi drinks, yes, but aside from rare occasions he doesn't like to do so alone or in large quantities. Standing around drinking a beer while his friend gets ready just isn't his thing.]

[deathsdoctor]

Aa... I see.

[Okay. We are intrigued. You mentioned Bar. And Socializing. In the same sentence. He likes this.

Slow smile.]

... now you've got me curious. Are you planning something like a drinking contest?

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

Don't be ridiculous.

[He's almost smirking.] I'd lose.

[deathsdoctor]

Somehow I am confident you'd find a way to hold your own anyway, Itachi. [You ninjas. Always with a few tricks.]

Okay... should I ask what you have in mind now, or should I wait to be surprised at the bar?

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

I don't know why you'd believe I'd have anything in mind.

Were we not simply going to chat?

[deathsdoctor]

I believe you mentioned something about only on the condition you allow me to challenge you in some matter, earlier?

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

Did I? I suppose I did.

This doesn't have to have anything to do with the actual act of drinking, though.

[deathsdoctor]

[Okay, so the challenge isn't going to come with the actual act of drinking.]

Aa... I see.

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

Don't be too worried.

[deathsdoctor]

[Lightly] I'll try not to be. [Not worried. Curious. Very curious.]

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

Then shall we?

[Itachi hands the beer back. There's no need to carry it around if they'll be going to the bar anyway.]

[deathsdoctor]

We shall.

[Beer goes on the coffee table. He can put in the fridge later. He'll take a second to arm himself and shove on his boots.]

After you.

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

[Itachi turns and leads the way back out into town.

If not spoken to first, he will say little over the walk there, as idle chit-chat isn't in his nature.]

[deathsdoctor]

[Law's not saying much either. Just enjoying the companionable silence and the early autumn weather all the way to Good Spirits.]

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

[It isn't until they reach the door and Itachi is pulling it open that he says:]

I would ask you to act on my behalf this evening.

It's a simple enough request.

[deathsdoctor]

[Blink. Eyebrow raise.]

Sure, as long as you tell me what acting on your behalf means...

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

It means that if anything needs to be done, any challenge needs to be answered, you can do it in my place.

Agree to this, and I will ask nothing else of you while this experiment lasts.

It's most likely that you will be needed for nothing, but this should satisfy any further urges I have.

[deathsdoctor]

Aa. Then I agree. I'll be happy to do this for you.

[This should be interesting.]

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[He heads in then, taking a seat at the bar.]

[deathsdoctor]

[Law follows, listening to the rustle outside as the trees next to Good Spirits fill with birds, and takes a seat beside him.]

Would you like to order?

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

I was considering trying something new, but I'm afraid I just don't have the desire to right now.

I'll just get my usual.

[deathsdoctor]

Mm. I think I'll just have sake myself as well. It's one of those kind of days.

[Where the booze needs to be warm and warm him throughout at the same time.]

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

It's rarely a poor choice.

[As far as alcoholic beverages were concerned, anyway. Though he was obviously biased.

He orders for both of them, keeping the jug between them.]

[deathsdoctor]

Especially with winter approaching.

[He'll just go ahead and pour your glass for you, as is proper.]

Speaking of, how's the garden doing? You should be about ready to harvest your crops...