003 | ( VIDEO + JOINT POST. ) | JUNE 6th

[herocomplex]

_{[ With the whole dragon fiasco interrupting America's flow of life here on this planet, he's a little more than eager to make a big announcement. He's worked hard to open up a business, and now it's time for him to broadcast it! The feed clicks on and shows both America & Klaus in their respectable Cordis forms; America with his foxy ears and tail and Klaus is looking a little more.. dragon-y than usual. They are, however, wearing matching suits. Perhaps you’ve seen the vague advertisements pasted everywhere-- possibly on your car, house, etc, or maybe it’s word of mouth, but the big night has finally come. They're showing the feed from Crystal Beach with a restaurant in the background. ]}

Hey you guys!! Hahahaha! Listen up here, I've got some big news to report, you won't want to miss it! Me and my buddy are proud to show you _{[ their financial love child ]} our business we are opening up!

_{[ America elbows Klaus in the ribs before whispering: go on, you can say it! ]}

Say -- oh, fuck! Right, yeah.

<sub>[ Klaus had, unfortunately, been focused mostly on making sure he didn’t squirm too much in the suit he was currently wearing -- its itchy on his newfound scales, all right, and even with his slightly more regal posture and temperament, he can’t cover up the fact that he has no idea what to do.

He clears his throat and straightens the lapels on his jacket and then motions to both sides expansively with both arms. It’s very Vanna White. ]</sub>

Presenting...McDenny’s! Do you love diner food, but hate the fact that people get all weird about the heavy petting you get into after you finish your meal? Well, here at McDenny’s, we’ve got your back.

_{[ Klaus’s eyes dart back over to America and he raises his eyebrows, flashing a grin that’s only slightly tense. Does he … does he have anything to add? ]}

Hahaha, perfect! You did great! I knew you would!

_{[ He said that way too loud. ]}

We sell American cuisine and offer a snuggle lounge upstairs open 7 pm - 3 am, but you can come by the diner anytime, it’s 24/7! We’re also looking for new hires.. and who knows, we may or may not even be giving away free food today, so come by and see us right away and check it out! We're right on the Crystal Beach, you can't miss it!

_{[ With that, they both wave and sign off.
ooc: America is in blue, Klaus is in purple.. get responses from us both or just one of us. Check out his business here! ]}

Comments

[loewenbien]

Aw why not?

I can cook! and i'm a fast learner too!

[herocomplex]

and what kind of experience do u even have for something like this??? i only hire the best

_{[ America, you're hiring people with no experience into management. ]}

[loewenbien]

oh lots!! been doing it since I was a kid, even. I used to help my grandma make meals for all the other grandmas and grandpas in the village!

And back in Duplicity, I was sous chef at PECS! Also at Bistro Drachenritter back home. All the Dragon Knights helped save it from going out of business and we made a lot of yummy things for the menu!

That's a Chateaubrilliant Roast with Fritters! It was so popular too! I can make that, and lots of other things too!

[herocomplex]

_{[ Ugggghhh. Uggggggh. He's so MAD, cause this looks so nice and legit and yeah, out of all of them besides maybe Adra and Italy, he's got experience. Fuck. ]}

and all of what you've said.. that's supposed to impress me?

[loewenbien]

... I can make burgers too if you'd rather have that...

but I just wanna help. You're Viety's friend and any friend of hers is a friend of mine! She wouldn't like you so much if you weren't a good person! And I totally think you're fun, too! So I wanna give you lots of help for your place! It's hard to do everything your own, right?

[herocomplex]

oh yeaaaahhh
ofc u want to help "viety's" friend
yeah i get it
tryna score brownie points
yeah sure

ok look
mister
i'm-perfect-at-everything

if u wanna help so badly
why don't u come by
huh
why don't u come by and do some important duties for me
ok?

we can talk more in person
ur hired

[loewenbien]

[ Best part is, he totally thinks that America is well within his rights to be tough about his establishment! It ensures quality! And he's got to work hard, so- ]

Huh?

REALLY?!!

I'LL DO IT THEN THANKS SO MUCH AMERICA!!

I'LL BE RIGHT OVER YOU'RE ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!!!

[herocomplex]

better get here asap then
im timing u

[loewenbien]

[ Guess who's waving in the window the next minute because he was totally in the area!! ]

Hey America! You're looking good in there!

[herocomplex]

_{[ softly, and to himself: ]}

Oh God.

_{[ He pipes up, heading over to the door and opening it for Vane. ]}

Yeah, so. You're a little late, dude. That's not a very good impression on your first day, is it?

[loewenbien]

Really? I didn't know I was late! I was right outside, too!!


[ Guess what, America, he's so chill he's an ice cream. But he smiles brightly. ]

So let's not waste any time! What do you want me doing? If you've got a chef already, I can help and make things easier for them!

[ I mean, it's why he's here. ]

[herocomplex]

No, no.. no.

_{[ He escorts Vane inside, placing his hand on his shoulder. It's all faux and put on, so his lips finally pull into what appears to be a sincere smile. ]}

Like I said, Bane. _{[ It's Vane. ]}

The duties I have for you are so important. Actually, it's a role that nobody in this establishment can _{or rather want to} fulfill, so I guess it's up to you, buddy. Think you can handle it with that sunshiney attitude and perfect, muscular, pristine body of yours that I'm not jealous of at all?

_{[ What does his body have to do with anything? Before Vane can respond: ]}

Great! I'm entrusting you. You're going to be the most important person on staff, okay?

[loewenbien]

It's V..

[ Maybe America can't pronounce it? But he blinks, just slightly confused about this whole development, when...

Huh, jealous of wha- ]

A-Ah? S-sure, America, whatever you need! ... are we going the right way?

[ This doesn't look kitchen-y... ]

[herocomplex]

_{[ Not the kitchen whatsoever. America guides him to the men's bathroom and once they're both in there, he breaks contact and places his hands on his hips. ]}

Okay, pal. Your sacred mission is to clean the urinals in this place first, capiche? Oh, hang on, I'll get you some things to make this easier for you.. so you don't have to use your hands and kleenex, 'kay?

_{[ He disappears out of the bathroom for a moment and returns with a mop bucket filled with cleaning supplies.. and of course, the mop itself. ]}

You're gonna do so great with this. Trust me. It might actually be the only thing you're good at.

[loewenbien]

[ He looks so confused. ]

Oh, no problem... but I thought you'd wanted help- er.

[ He looks at the mop and bucket, then shrugs and gives America a grin. ]

I can clean just fine, though! Leave it to me. And don't worry, I'm good at plenty of other stuff! Just name it!

[ And wouldn't you know it, he actually has a bandanna in his pocket so he can work without trouble. ]

Are you sure your chef won't need help in the kitchen? A nice place like this will get really busy...

[herocomplex]

I know, I know. It's nice to want to impress girls.. pretty girls.. Vietnamese girls with good cooking and stuff but..

_{[ pops his lips together. ]}

I just don't think my payroll can handle another chef right now. I mean, Germany and Adra.. wow. They were just demanding little bastards during the interview. I had to give them to right kind of compensation. The kind that just-- phew. It sucks me dry, but I made it work.

But, you know. As things get busier, maybe I can afford another chef in the kitchen. Got it? Just keep being sickeningly optimistic.

[loewenbien]

Impress? Oh, I'm not doing this to impress Viety! We're already going out! I just wanted to do something for you, America!!

[ He reaches out and gently pats America's shoulder. ]

If you really need it, then I can do it! I clean up after the knights all the time, so this is no biggie. Guess I'll wish Germany and Adra luck, then! How about you point me to the rest of the cleaning equipment? And uh, somewhere to change... I don't want to get this shirt messy or my boyfriend's going to yell at me!

[ He's so proud, he can actually say that! ]

1/2

[herocomplex]

_{[ Going out with Viety? And then.. boyfriend? America scrunches up his nose and everything else goes out the window for a moment. ]}

Oh my God. You're a sick bastard. What if I told her about your "boyfriend?" Huh? Or your "boyfriend" about her, huh?

_{[ Nobody has ever explained poly relationships to him before. Sorry, yeah. He can't stay professional anymore. ]}

You think.. you can just have anyone you want, don't you? Yeah?

_{[ His voice just start's to escalate. ]}

[herocomplex]

I'm here to tell you-- guy-- that!! You're.. probably right about that!

[loewenbien]

[ He blinks a few times, but he doesn't interrupt until America is done and he just looks nonplussed as he replies- ]

... er, really, she knows. You can ask her. I wouldn't ever do something like that without all four of them knowing it. Don't you worry!!

[ But, at his last words, he laughs weakly, moving a hand behind his neck. ]

To be honest, I'm surprised they want to be with me at all! They're all so cool, and I'm just me! So it's nice that you're around, America! I feel like you know how to keep someone really grounded!

[ He seems to care a lot for the people he likes, too! ]

[herocomplex]

_{[ America just stands there, cheeks puffed up and allowing a brief moment of silence to cross between them. Then, he gestures to Vane with his hand. ]}

Don't come out of here until everything is spotless, okay?

_{[ And with that, he's out the door, face a vivid red color. ]}

[loewenbien]

Aha.. right. See you soon, then, America!

[ He'll do it, but... huh. Did America seem upset just now? Well, he has a job... wait'll he tells the others!!


... hopefully he can still help cook something for them soon, but hey, cleaning is fun! ]