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Post by Blacksteel on Oct 25, 2009 13:53:20 GMT -5
"Hmmm..." Hellboy mused. "This looks like a good place to grab a beer." And despite the emperor's protests, the demon pushed him forwards, thus making him enter the bar first.
The patrons took one look at the newcomers and ran out screaming.
"Well, that was a hit," Hellboy chuckled. "Least now we've got the whole bar to ourselves!"
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Post by eez on Oct 25, 2009 14:00:45 GMT -5
"Yeah.....you can call it....that...."
Zurg wasn't sharing the exact sentiments his soon-to-be agent was and when all the regulars took one look at the Evil Emperor and bolted shrieking, he wasn't too sure this would be a rather memorable moment he'd wish to savour for later.
After the last patron stammered past them, Zurg let out a sigh and spotted a rather empty--well it was ALL empty--booth near the window. It looked cozy and confined so he went to it and sat down first, scooting all the way towards the glass; the frigid air almost felt from the foggy window.
"So..." He began, fidgeting with a menu he had no idea was about. "What do you, uh, normally order in a bar like this?" Zurg asked.
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Post by Blacksteel on Oct 25, 2009 14:47:10 GMT -5
Hellboy settled down in the seat across from him. Peering over to scan the menu, he discovered to his dismay that he couldn't read it. How odd that he could talk the language--it was English, wasn't it?--and yet not read the test.
"Let me handle it," he said casually, signalling the barman over.
The barman hesitated, then scooted over. "W-What would you like to order...?"
"Two beers, for now," the demon said, hoping that beers still existed in the future.
"Right away, sirs." And with that the barman scooted back behind the counter and out of sight, wishing he could have just left like the rest of the patrons.
"See?" Hellboy flashed a roguish grin. "Piece of cake."
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Post by eez on Oct 25, 2009 14:54:27 GMT -5
Zurg observed Red's face scrunching up and he logically deduced that the man couldn't read Galactic Basic! Oh the poor fellow...
"Don't worry, you're not missing much." The Evil Emperor spoke, setting the menu down. "It's the weekend so they're offering specials on dishes you probably wouldn't find.....well, appetizing." He put it simply, eying the skewered lurch and turf.
When Red ordered two beers, Zurg started to lift his hand in objection but it was too late and the timid man had already scuttled away due to fright.
Blast! He didn't want any alcohol!
".....Riiiiiiight, a piece of cake." The Evil Emperor mumbled after wards while his steely talons rapped the table in slight irritation. Hope this didn't fail as much as his "date" with Vicki Vortex did....
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Post by Blacksteel on Oct 25, 2009 18:40:19 GMT -5
"Mmm, I am rather hungry though," he admitted, settling back into his seat. "Plus, it won't do to drink beer on an empty stomach."
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Post by eez on Oct 25, 2009 18:43:33 GMT -5
"I wouldn't know about the beer but they do have a special on their signature melnar loaf." Zurg had to mentally suppress the urge to order himself a dish while he was at it! Although the common conception was that melnar loaf was terrible, the Evil Emperor found it absolutely wonderful!
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Post by Blacksteel on Oct 25, 2009 18:49:22 GMT -5
"Okay, I trust your judgement. But if I go down with food poisoning I'm blaming you."
The bartender scooted up to them--he did a lot of scooting for some reason--and placed two tall glasses of beer on their table. but before he could scamper back to the safety of the counter, Hellboy told him to bring them two melnar loafs as well. Shooting him a half-disgusted, half-terrified look, the bartender quickly scurried off to prepare them.
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Post by eez on Oct 25, 2009 18:55:03 GMT -5
"Blame me." Zurg blurted out upon hearing Red order two dishes of melnar loaf. If Red thought he'd get food poisoning just from eating it, wait until he saw what it looked like! Ahaha! The Evil Emperor had a good chance of eating Red's dish if this kept up! Win!
"So, uh....What's in this...." He muttered, peering into the frothy drink with one, skeptical eye.
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Post by Blacksteel on Oct 25, 2009 19:04:51 GMT -5
"No worries. If it sucks, I will."
He swirled the liquid around experimentally in the glass, then took a long swig. "That... was perfect. Just like they made it back home." He hadn't had beer in so long, it had almost become a craving. "And technically speaking? It's starch. Brewed and fermented starch. Though I think some make it with rice." He took another long draught, then smacked his lips with relish.
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Post by eez on Oct 25, 2009 19:07:41 GMT -5
Ugh. Didn't sound good at all.
Zurg politely gave it one last look and slowly shoved the mug over to Red with a hesitant hand. He didn't drink rice and starch! Would ruin his girlish figure, after all.
"Soooo...." He began, glancing out the window casually before returning his attention to the man before him. "Think you have enough focus to go over the contract?"
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Post by Blacksteel on Oct 25, 2009 19:16:52 GMT -5
He suppressed a belch that bubbled up to his lips--it kind of sat in his chest, and he had to swallow for it to dissipate--and cleared his throat gruffly. "Sure do. So what's the deal?" He sat a little forwards, tapping his stone fingers against the wooden table expectantly.
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Post by eez on Oct 25, 2009 19:22:25 GMT -5
"So what's the deal, he says..." Zurg checked his surroundings once--not like anyone was left save for the meek bartender--to make sure the coast was clear before he slyly took out a holographic pad; glimmering words flickering as they were automatically engraved onto the screen at the Evil Emperor's touch.
"The deal is is that you will work for me hence forward once you sign your name upon this panel." He said, tapping it lightly as he slid it forward. "All the details are there for your leisure if you read, and please do read. My last henchmen didn't do so...." Zurg said in deep dismay.
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Post by Blacksteel on Oct 25, 2009 20:04:22 GMT -5
Hellboy glanced down at the glowing holo-pad as he took another sip from his beer. He wasn't about to sign anything without knowing what he was getting into. And yet.... and yet... he couldn't read the darn thing. He just didn't understand the language.
"Well... I don't mean to burst your bubble, Zurg... but I can't read this."
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Post by eez on Oct 25, 2009 20:08:55 GMT -5
"You can't.....really?" Zurg said incredulously, taking the tablet back and inspecting it before he glanced back at Red. "You can't read even Galactic Basic?"
Wow, talk about weird.
"Well....what about Raenok, Ancient Tangean, Grounder, Vulturian, New Valkyran, even the greasy dialect of Trade World Standard?" He asked, tapping the panel a few more times to change the font.
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Post by Blacksteel on Oct 25, 2009 20:12:50 GMT -5
Hellboy exhaled explosively. "English would be good. Like, regular everyday English."
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