Magic water? [Gabe]

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"If you say so, i was only making conversation. Thats all.....i dont pry... and you arent much of a "kiss and tell" kind of guy. " This man can keep his secrets. Gabe only keeps the ones that matters."Mmmmmmm....... your own game... now you are getting somewhere. What does that game entail? Or is it only a figure of speech?" WAs it? WAs there some great game to be played by the Great Gatsby himself?" ''I have my reasons to not tell you that one, pal. Maybe if you ask me later in case we happen to become friends rather than just coincidental meet ups. " Whatever Gabe thought of himself and its reasons, it ssomething to be shared with each and every inch given by the other. If Noah was willing to talk at a point, so would Gabe.

"Whats traumatizing about.... games instead. The great game, youre always playing, were all players... it.... happened about five years ago.." Gabe would say as he unconciously rubbed the back of his head. "

Subject: Re: Magic water? [Gabe] Mon Jun 13, 2016 7:07 pm

''You could always just pick something else to poke at. I'll talk if it isn't something I don't want being passed around randomly.'' Noah would snort lightly. ''Don't be a goof and assume I won't answer anything just because there is a thing or two I choose to avoid.'' It's boring if you give up on all after one refusal. Makes you easy to deflect. ''It entails making the right moves.'', he would laugh. ''Certain things shouldn't be spoken about lightly though. A game can take on many forms...'' And numerous results as well. ''Pft, you could at least not be a copycat and say exactly the same I had. Have some class.'' Ey, ain't it a bit rude to do that? Could have just worded his own response if he wanted to counter back. Although, Noah didn't seem to be visibly upset by it for real.

Eh? ''You still on that?'' He remembered Gabe mentioning the past out of nowhere that time at the cafe as well. ''Ain't that a no-brainer though? It's not hard to tell that things aren't completely peaceful even now. Time keeps moving. Shouldn't you be paying mind to the present instead of griping about what happened 5 years ago?'' What happened is already past, and whining about it won't change it. But maybe something can be done now that would help any aftereffects or whatever. Gotta take your own reigns sometimes.

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They do say that imitation is the best form of flattery, i would of hoped you was amused at my indirect comment at best. " Though, who knew if he was or not. "Why don't you pick what you want to talk about then? Or maybe....i will ask a question. Why bartending? Tips are easy? Simple to socialize with small talk with the masses? You can make a good margarita? In fact, it could be all three of those things too." Go figure. "Still on what? " Gabe would say questioningly at first. Maybe he didn't notice that he was doing it again. "You're right about that, the past is the past. IF we look back too much, we might miss out on what's special or important. But in everyones life, there is always a siginificant event that defines them. Or a multitude of them

Subject: Re: Magic water? [Gabe] Fri Jun 17, 2016 1:37 pm

''For some, it may be. I find it to be a lazy way out unless you're smart and time it just right for it to have some good effect. Flattery when done right, annoyance when tossed out at a wrong moment. I don't really care though, just wanted to see your reaction.'' Which was admittedly a little flat. Alas, for now, it sort of suited him as well since it wouldn't be wise to pick fights and arguments of a large scale at work. So luckily for Gabe, he couldn't pursue anything extreme even if he for some reason wanted to. ''I like funny company. And it's a simple enough job for me. Don't need getting tired out by this when I have school and other stuff to do outside of it.'' Sure, could be boring when he had no people here and all, but still better than some secretary work or such. Besides, it was only a part-time as is, so he could look for something else later if he needed to.

Noah would laugh shortly. Did the guy have memory lapses about it or what? ''What happened 5 years ago. You brought it up out of nowhere last time as well.'' Not that it wasn't a valid topic, but the oddness of how it came about twice was a little questionable. Did Gabe have some personal issue with it? ''Heh, maybe so. You apparently talk about yours a hella lot though. What happened to you back there anyway, to make you bring it up so much?'' There were demons, right? But since the guy was here, he probably didn't get seriously hurt.

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"I didn't give you what you want, without knowing what you wanted. That much is understandable, and expected. That much is life, expecting something of the sort, and being handed something else. " Maybe Gabe was talking in riddles at the time, or maybe the guy was smart enough to understand ?" Ahh, School, well fun fact. This is my last year at the seven stars acadmey. Though, there is always the question of what i should do next. Havent really thought about it intensively, but as graduation approaches, makes me wonder. " What is Gabe going to do anyway?"A woman happened.... or... was it even a human? Could of been a demon... might as well... maybe its easier to understand if i write her off as a montser. " If it wasn't for the drink, Gabe wouldnt of mentioned her at all. That woman....

Subject: Re: Magic water? [Gabe] Sat Jun 18, 2016 4:38 pm

''Haha, now you sound like a smartass. It matters not though, as I wasn't looking for anything specific to begin with. I just hoped you'd be amusing enough.'' No need to get all philosophical here. If there was something exact he actually wanted, he would have gone that route. His current level of care about getting flattery was not very high, however. It wasn't one to be proud of anyway, was it? ''Heh, so it is for me. Perhaps you should look into getting a steady job? That's what most folks do after finishing school. Unless you just wanna laze around in your bed all day.'' There were other option like taking trips and such, but you gotta settle one day. Assuming you ain't some millionaire who can do whatever they desire, whenever they feel like it. ''Huh? Well you never know. Demons are a thing. That was back then, wasn't it? Ain't she gone by now?'' It didn't sound like said woman was stalking the guy now or whatevs.

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"Well i think i'm a pretty interesting guy if i do say so myself. It's kind of up to you to see it that way or not really. Preference, it does exist, it's also a little unfair at times but what can you do? " At the very least, your only leverage when someone has their eyes set heavily on something or someone is the first impression. "Steady job?" Gabe finished his drink and set it aside. " I work at a casino called lucky clover. I'm paid very nicely, and i think, i received about....two promotions in the last five years. Admittedly, i just so happened to be the chairmans favorite. No no, its not about the money Noah, you try to measure your happiness with what you do. A job is just as it is, you work for someone, make them money, after taxes you pick up the scraps, then that goes to bills, groceries, and then you. A career, something like a job but moreso what you love to do at a high end professional level. Or..my definitions. "

Gabe shrugged. " Gone? No.... no.... i don't think so...were... playing a game... yes it sounds crazy... but...*sigh*.. i think im afraid of her more than anything you can throw at me, ghosts, the boogeyman. Hahah, it's a... it was just strange. But nevermind, must be annoying of me to keep bringing that up. Ahh lets share, how was your experience five years ago. The day where it felt like the end of the world.

Subject: Re: Magic water? [Gabe] Sun Jun 19, 2016 6:22 pm

''Life's unfair in general. That's why we make the best out of what we have, isn't that right? Preference is only one of the factors that determine the final results anyway.'' You can work a way around it if you really put yourself to it. In most cases at least. ''Eh, sometimes happiness has to be put aside to get something achieved. Can't always do what you love and get satisfactory results as well. And if you want a better job than working for someone, aspire to be the manager that employs others instead. Sometimes even jobs can be thought of as stepping stones to something better eventually.'' And a career is great when it actually amounts to something. Or you have a way to compensate with other stuff. You can love doing something, but you still need to be able to live decently.

''Does said game actually affect your current life in any way? Cause if it doesn't, what's there to worry about so much?'' Noah would shrug slightly. It sounded like Gabe didn't even know what happened with this woman...so, was there anything to work with at all? ''Keh, nothing too special. I wasn't really around the places it all went down. Though I did meet someone who knew about what would happen ahead of time.'' And he was't too bothered by it by this point. It was a mystery, yeah, but who knows anyway?

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Can i have another drink first?" Gabe would say as he pointed to the glass casually before saying anything else. "Same thing..." He was in the mood for another and he felt like he was in one of those moods where he wouldn't feel like saying much about it if he haven't got another alcohol drink in his system. "After everything you just said, you know, i think i actually came to a realization. I'm not drunk or anything, but in five years, something actually dawned on me that i probably wouldn't of figured out if i didn't walk into this bar. " Though, besides that. "Isn't that the worst position to be in? To know something is going to happen but you are powerless or have no way to do anything about it?

Subject: Re: Magic water? [Gabe] Mon Jun 20, 2016 12:28 pm

''Right ahead.'' Noah would pace over to retrieve the alcohol bottle from before so he could pour the glass full again, while listening to anything Gabe had to say. Which was apparently very little all of a sudden after that rant on jobs just a moment ago. ''Hm? Same thing for what?'', he would inquire casually as he got back to the counter to actually finish off the new drink. ''Heh, that so? I suppose you're welcome then. What is said realization anyway? You don't seem very overjoyed about having a lightbulb moment.'', he would comment before adding with a smirk. ''I can get you something stronger if this ain't getting you drunk yet though.'' It was just an offer right now however, as he couldn't quite coerce people into getting stuff forcefully while working.

''If you care, sure. For those that don't, it probably doesn't matter that they cannot do anything. And there's no saying whether you can or not until you try.'' It's a bad position if you actually want to do something about it to begin with. And even if you are basically powerless, there are other ways to influence a situation, aren't there?

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"To leave the past as it is.... that would be the smart thing to do, to just move forward and get on with my life. Right?" Gabe would say passively. He was still looking for his parents, even if they might be dead. He still wanted to know what happened to them, or if the demon responsible for taking their lives were alive. But that was in the future. " No, i think i'm fine with this. You never mix alochol, thats like the official rule of drinking if you want to avoid the massive cases of nausea and headaches. Right?" At this point, Gabe was making a guess. " If you knew before it even happened, and there was something you could do. Would you?

Subject: Re: Magic water? [Gabe] Tue Jun 21, 2016 3:47 pm

''We all have to eventually, don't we? Though if something is bothering you enough to not be able to let go, then perhaps you should focus on solving it.'' Talking about your problems won't scare them away. Assuming they were tangible problems in the first place. ''Heh, maybe. Many people do not give a single damn and do it anyway, however, so it doesn't hurt to ask.'' You'd be surprised what kind of combinations some people toss, as if it was completely casual. Perhaps once you get used to it, it has less effect? A valid thought, but Noah wasn't interested in becoming an alcoholic just to test the possibility.

''Most likely, yes. The possibilities of what could be are endless though. How much would I be able to actually do and influence matters a lot in making a choice.'' There's a difference between just being some little puzzle piece on the board and being the one who puts the whole picture together after all. ''Would you?'' Just an automatic question, but he sort of assumed yes if he was already being asked about it. People usually don't ask too much if they themselves think negatively of the subject.

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"I dont know. When i think about my initial response to demons, i ran away. I was young, couldnt think about much of anyone else or anything else. Maybe my family, but thats about it. So you see? I'm not a hero, even in the earlier stages of my years, i could of thought about nothing other than safeguarding my oown life. I think heroes are somehting that you need to be born as for it to be a little more legiminate, a special set of people. " Gabe would then shrug. Having the ability to do somehting has to act the mindset and the willingness to actually do something. My life was saved the same race of beings who sought out to destroy my way of life, there was no hand in humanity that night, i dont think anyone was thining about helping eachother if they wanted to live. " Gabe would then take a sip of his drink. "But that was a long time ago"

Subject: Re: Magic water? [Gabe] Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:59 pm

''Kids run. It's pretty simple. Just because you've ran once or twice doesn't mean you cannot grow a sturdier backbone eventually. Talent helps, and even a hero needs to put in honest work on themselves rather than just be all hype and wing it.'' Isn't everyone born largely equal? It's what you make of your life that matters in the end, even though natural talents can help you. Still, one that has talent and slacks off can fail against someone who doesn't but earned their skill. It's all about you and what are you willing to do.

''Well, that just proves nice demons exist too. Maybe it's not all that bad. Perhaps some demons and humans could learn to coexist, preventing large-scale disasters like that one.'' An odd thought, and it wasn't clear whether Noah was completely serious or not. Regardless, it hurts none to have some ideas, right? Even if they are hard to reach.

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"Ahh.... as a matter of fact, next time we meet, i have something nice to tell you concerning that. I'm writing a book.. " Gabe would say, keeping the book he was writing a secret for now. "But, i had enough for now..." Gabe placed down some money to pay for the drink. "The rest is yours, its your tip. " Gabe would say as he blinked a few times and yawned. "I'm going to head out of here, want to meet up sometime again when you arent working? Maybe you can bother me at the casino if you're bored sometimes?" It was an invite atleast, only if Noah liked to play. Even so, if he liked the atmosphere, he should check it out sometimes. It might be an interesting visit.

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