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Citizen
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Those who play with fire get burned... I like getting burned
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Post by Koda Dalton on Aug 14, 2024 17:55:53 GMT -7
all the kids cried out please stop you're scaring me I can't help this awful energy god damn right you should be scared of me who is in control? It was already a long day for Koda, not only did the guys get together to practice early in the morning. But now he was at work, knowing full well that he had to stay till close. Which was around 2am. He sighed at that fact as he poured someone a beer and slid it across the counter
Luckily for him it was a weekday so it wasn't swamped like the weekends. As a couple more regulars came in as the night was just starting to begin. He walked over as the pair of older gentlemen started to talk some shit to Koda about life and what not. But also commenting on his hair.
He just shrugged. He didn't feel like having hair in his face all night. So he tied it back like he usually does when he is playing on stage. "Just glad I'm not balding like you Jim, or you know trying to hide it with a comb over like you Henry." he said with an innocent smile before walking to help some others as the pair of old men just laughed to themselves.
Koda can pretty much talk to the people here how ever he wants. The owner doesn't really care. Probably why they can be quite popular on the weekends. Unlike most establishments, where customers are usually right and the workers/waiters/bar tenders have to bend backward for them. Here, the staff are the ones with the priority. Still your normal bar, just that if you are being rude, the staff wont hessite to put you in your place. Plus the biggest thing, is that the owner will 95% take his staff's side on matter. It was rare, but Koda loved it. And it seemed like the people did too. It wasn't fake, you can just be yourself in this establishment. Probably why The Blackdog is a well known bar.
Koda leaned against the bar, shooting the shit with some regulars as the night dragged on. Some times he did wish it was a bit more busy on weeknights. Would make his shift go by so much faster. Mostly cause he hears the same shit day in and day out from the regulars. So when it is busy, its more fun seeing different people. Right now he just wished he had someone interesting to talk to...
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Enough, my light's left here inside; I'll suffocate if that's what it takes
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Post by Estelle Hisakawa on Aug 15, 2024 12:22:50 GMT -7
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Life outside of idol work was much less hectic. [break][break]
The stress of being a teacher wasn't any less jarring, mind. It was a different kind of pressure and a different kind of stress - the kind a friend of hers was all too familiar with. While Estelle herself never drank, she'd have friends who did, and often times she found herself accompanying them as the sober guardian while they would cry to her about their work woes. Whether it was complaining about a lack of promotion, relationship issues, or friendship drama, Estelle was always there to smile and give them a shoulder to listen. To some, she seemed like an angel. To her, it was basic human decency. [break][break]
Tonight was no different, with another friend calling her out to complain. This time it was about her boss, who always nagged incessantly, putting tight deadlines and impossible tasks on her plate. Estelle sympathized with her, truly, but there came a point where her words would slur and she could barely understand a word that came out of her blabbing mouth. That was usually the sign that it was time to go, and she called a cab to send said friend home. Of course, she also called her husband to let her know. [break][break]
What a night. [break][break]
She'll spot the tab for tonight, but not yet. It was a weekend night, so maybe she'll have normal orange juice before she left. Alcohol asides, sometimes they made lovely, cocktail-adjacent non-alcoholic drinks, and sometimes she found herself indulgent on them. She's weak to a sweet fruit drink, just as she was when young. Some things never changed. [break][break]
There was a second reason; that other reason was to visit an old friend who so kindly showed up to Japan how long ago without any announcement. It was about time he paid his dues and, after enough wandering, she found him behind the bar. [break][break]
With a small, cheeky smile, she approached the bar and tapped the countertop, body leaned slightly over. "Guess who?" She asked, her head tilted as hazel locks fell against her cheek.
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Post by Koda Dalton on Aug 15, 2024 16:07:33 GMT -7
all the kids cried out please stop you're scaring me I can't help this awful energy god damn right you should be scared of me who is in control? It starting to get very boring right now. Like how can it be this late and no one interesting has showed up. He sighed as he drying some glasses with a rag. Like he understood not every night would bring something interesting. But most of the time someone came in that would peak his interest a bit.
Koda yawned as he finished the last glass and set it back into its place just under the mixing station. As he heard a tap on the bar. His amber eyes glancing over as he walked over. Really not paying attention to who it really was. Seeing as they didn't call him by name or some random shit, he assumed it was someone new.
As flung the rag over his shoulder "Welcome to The Blackdog. If there is anything you need just yell for me." he said as just audibly tsked his tongue. "Saying that shit is so cringe. Gotta talk to Vinny about saying all that crap." he said under his breath.
As the voice said Guess who when he finally looked up at the women. As just looked at her for a moment. As a very apparent annoyed look came across his face. One that was pretty uncharacteristic for Koda. One eye squinting and him just going hmmmm as the annoyance of not knowing who this was in front him was making him angry.
As all of sudden his face when back to that blank stare he usually carries. "Nope no idea who you are. But you ordering a drink or not. If not then leave." pointing to the door. But a suspicious amount of time between her saying guess who and response like he was trying to figure out who she was. Mostly cause he didn't know if like she was here for revenge or something like that.
But there was something familiar to her even if he couldn't pin point what is was. As his amber eyes looked her up in down. In the dim lighting of the establishment. They almost looked red. But there really was something about her that made his hairs stand up like he should know who it is.
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Post by Estelle Hisakawa on Aug 19, 2024 14:31:27 GMT -7
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[attr="class","estelle-iconborder"] [attr="class","estelle-icon"] [attr="class","estelle-textbox"] [attr="class","estelle-text"] Oh, what a shame. [break][break] Did he not recognize her? She didn't think she looked all too different, save for the hazel hair stripped of its dye and long since lightened from her natural, pitch black locks. By all means, it made sense for him to find it difficult to recognize her. Between not seeing him in person for a few years to how her voice has only slightly changed over the years, maybe she looked that unfamiliar? It's funny, though not even Walther Menon was able to recognize her at first glance; maybe this change in appearance was a good thing, after all. [break][break] At least she can poke fun at him while she's like this. Still, it would be rude to waste his time during his shift, and it wouldn't be the first time this month she's done that. "Alright, alright~." she chimed, fingers tented together as pulled out a stool and sat herself down. "Orange juice. I don't really drink alcohol." which is a little funny, maybe a little strange, considering where she was. Unfortunately, she was too lazy to go to the local convenience store to pick one up, and she was already certain that they served the juice straight, anyhow. [break][break] Order given, she gave the darker man a cursory glance. Her cheek rested against the palm of her hand, golden eyes in the dim darkness reflected off what little light refracted by clicking glasses. "Rude way to greet a friend, though." the woman snickered, locks of hazel fallen past her shoulders. "You crash into my dorm in high school, crash by my concerts in Japan, and can't even remember my face?" her brows furrowed, though the smile remained as she feigned pain. [break][break] "I'm hurt." [googlefont=Roboto] [newclass=.estelle-box] height: 450px; width: 550px; background: #000; border:20px solid; border-radius:10px; border-color:#bcadc6; position:relative;[/newclass] [newclass=.estelle-large]height:450px;width:250px;background:url('https://i.ibb.co/CVd8tfq/F1-Ecl-VCa-MAA6bbj.png');position:absolute;left:0px;[/newclass] [newclass=.estelle-smallbox] height:450px; width:350px; background:#fff; position:absolute; right:0px; border-radius:50px 0px 0px 50px; [/newclass] [newclass=.estelle-iconborder]height:100px;width:100px;background:#bcadc6;border-radius:100px;position:absolute;right:15px;top:15px;padding:10px;[/newclass] [newclass=.estelle-icon]height:100px;width:100px;background:url('https://i.ibb.co/1GdtR9L/F4-DITT1a-QAAm4-CP.png');background-size:100%;border-radius:100px;position:relative;[/newclass] [newclass=.estelle-textbox] height:220px; width:250px; background:#fff; border:1px solid #bcadc6; position:absolute; bottom:40px; right:20px; padding:20px; [/newclass] [newclass=.estelle-text] height:190px; width:230px; position:absolute; top:25px; text-align:justify; font-size:11px; overflow:auto; padding:10px; font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif; color:#6e6e6e;[/newclass] [newclass=.estelle-text b]color:#a085b2; [/newclass] [newclass=.estelle-tag] font-size:10px; text-align:left; width:150px; border:1px #bcadc6; border-style:hidden hidden solid hidden; padding:3px; position:relative; top:40px; right:10px; font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif; [/newclass] [newclass=.estelle-notes] font-size:10px; text-align:left; width:250px; border:1px #bcadc6; border-style:hidden hidden solid hidden; padding:3px; position:relative; top:50px; right:10px; font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif; [/newclass] [newclass=.estelle-text::-webkit-scrollbar] width: 1px; [/newclass] [newclass=.estelle-text::-webkit-scrollbar-track] background: #fff; [/newclass] [newclass=.estelle-text::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb] background: #bcadc6; [/newclass]
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Citizen
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Post by Koda Dalton on Aug 19, 2024 18:46:51 GMT -7
all the kids cried out please stop you're scaring me I can't help this awful energy god damn right you should be scared of me who is in control? Just orange juice? She knows this is a bar right? Not some juice cafe with super special drinks that are blended and shit. He sighed as he reached down for a second and grabbed some orange juice and couple other things to at least make it interesting. As he started to make the drink he just looked at her. She definitely felt familiar. But he just couldn't put his finger on it.
As he finished the drink which he put in front of her. It was a tall glass that housed an orange liquid, with an orange slice for garnish. When she would take a sip, she would be blasted with a refreshing orange and grapefruit soda with a hint of mint. As he did put some mint leaves muddled at the bottom. It was mostly oj forward but she would get the hints of grapefruit and mint. Koda made this on a daily basis if it was really hot out. Just so refreshing.
When she spoke up again he looked at her. His annoyed face returning. As he just looked completely dumbfounded. Before clearing his throat. "Well Elle not my fault." he said before he just couldn't take it anymore and let out a chuckle. Years of being with people that actually care about him as softened him a tiny bit when he is around friends so he can actually laugh and smile when around people he cares about without a problem.
"I mean cmon, I have only ever known you with purple hair. You expect me to memorize your face when its been a couple years and now you have brown hair?" he paused with a couple chuckles escaping. "Like fuck off." his language hasn't gotten any better in the years either but a genuine smile was plastered across his face. He took a bottle from under the bar and poured himself a shot as he lifted up to Estelle for a cheers.
"Man is it good to see you." he quietly said as he leaned on the bar after taking his shot, looking at her. "Man have I missed screwing with you." he said as that devilish smile appeared, one she probably hasn't seen since Japan. "But what brings you here?" he asked as he hasn't taken his eyes off her amber ones.
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Post by Estelle Hisakawa on Sept 5, 2024 18:10:25 GMT -7
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"Mhm." she hummed, cheek rested against the palm of her hand. [break][break]
Mockingly, of course. She developed the habit of being more casual and carefree, even though that's how she always was. Before she graduated, before the cameras were shoved in her face and the expectations of a population were thrust onto her. The former idol took a sip of the freshly squeezed orange juice - one that had its own, unique kick. It was a pleasant surprise, if anything; Estelle can't really say she's had such a fancy glass of orange juice in a bar before; granted, she never really went into them unless they were for social events. [break][break]
In contrast to his smirk and cheeky smile, the hints of snark faded from her expression and became something more serene, something softer while relishing in the refreshment. "It's good to see you too, Koda." she chimed, one leg crossed over the other. Her upper body leaned towards the counter, her other hand rested against the upper leg's thigh. If she wanted to be more irritating, she would have made another light jab at him - and he would wholeheartedly deserve it. For everything he's put her through since their friendship? Honestly, she deserved that much. [break][break]
But she didn't, if only to respect the public setting. [break][break]
"You remember the high school we used to go to? Panacea?" her other arm raised and lightly grasped the straw against the glass. Her fingers shifted and twirled the mint leaves against rattling cubes of ice. "I'm a teacher there, now." she smiled, then enjoyed another sip of fresh, sweet juice. "Music teacher, specifically. Though I didn't expect to run into you here." [break][break]
It wasn't a jab, not at all. She was genuinely surprised when she heard news that he was back in Vancouver, especially when he travelled a good amount those past couple of years. [break][break]
"So? What's the story behind that?"
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Citizen
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Post by Koda Dalton on Sept 7, 2024 19:04:24 GMT -7
all the kids cried out please stop you're scaring me I can't help this awful energy god damn right you should be scared of me who is in control? There was a sense of a calm in Koda that has been there a while. Probably pretty new for Estelle to see. Considering it has been maybe a year or two since they have seen each other. But the man has started to release some of that pent up anger she knows he carries around. Mostly through music like usual. Just that these past few years, he has actually let the music that he and others create flow through him and release some of that anger. Does that mean he is a changed man? Never. He will never let go of that pain he experienced as kid. It will follow him throughout his life.
Looking at her though, made his sharp features and smile soften a bit. Despite having great people around him now. There was just something between Estelle and Koda that just calmed him. Made him feel like he could tell her or do anything when she was around. Maybe it was just that platonic love that some people have for each other. Plus like she is one of the three? People that he has gone into detail about his past. As he hummed interested in what she was saying. A teacher at the school now are we?
The night was slowing down a bit as he just started to dry a couple glasses as she spoke. "Of course I know the school. Visit every once and while to drop off music supplies we are either done with or don't need anymore." he shrugged thinking it wasn't that big of a deal. Like some of the guitars and drums in that class she uses are probably donated from him.
He may have hated going to that school. But now that he is older. That school was probably the only reason he wasn't in jail or buried six feet under dirt right now. As he met his band there, met some of his best friends. So now that he is a bit older and can see that, he is a tiny bit more appreciative of the school. He will never ever admit that though.
He turned around to put the glass' away as he flipped his towel back over his shoulder. "Well after touring for what felt like a couple years. We needed a home base per say." he paused as he took someone's order quickly. As he scooped some ice into a glass and started to make a drink.
"Some of the band still have a connection here, plus my grandparents are still alive somehow. So we all agreed to make this city home base in between tours, or when we need to make a new album. Plus our record label here." he shrugged as he started to shake the drink in the mixer before pouring it into a glass and handing it off. "And this place?" he paused as he looked around the old bar. "This is just something to pass the time and make some money on the side. Plus the owner let me buy the two apartments above." he said with a finger pointing into the air.
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