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Got any colorful rainbow-y drinks with little umbrella's in them?

I don't think we have any umbrellas, but I think I have a bunch of those little flamingos that hang off the side of a glass, if that'll do.

Yeah... that'll be wicked! [ Vince loves anything colorful and weird enough. ]

Could even grab two of them and make earrings, probably. Everyone's going to be jealous of me!

*The smallest smirk forms on Jason's face as he ducks down behind the bar in search of the small plastic flamingos. He isn't even sure where they came from, but soon enough he's placing a container of them out in front of the other man* There ya go. Take an extra for a necklace too if you want.

*Then he proceeds to make this drink* These were a hit during Pride last year.

Thanks! You're a really nice guy. [ Vince smiles and puts the flamingos in the pockets of his red blouse, already thinking of stuff to wear with them. Maybe like a tutu? Or leather jeggings and- he's distracted by the truly fabulous looking drink. ]

Looks amazing! I sort of... don't have any money, though. Howard spend it all on elbow patches.

No problem. *Jason isn't sure how nice he is, but he'll take it. The corner of his eye twitches when the guy says he has no money and he taps his fingers against the bar*

So you came in here and ordered a drink, but you don't have any money.

Yeah... I thought you were offering me one. [ He takes a big sip from the glass, you know, before he takes it back. Mmmm, sugar. ]

I'm sorry, Howard's usually got money but he really wanted all those elbow patches. [ Vince spends all his money on hair and clothes, of course. ]

*He probably wouldn't have taken the drink back, but the fact that the other man just assumed and took a sip anyway... it has him closing his eyes and pressing the heel of his palm against his forehead*

And where might the infamous Howard be right about now?

Howard's probably back at the shop! You can come over and I'll give you something in exchange for the drink... we've got all sorts of cool things like a bag of marshmallows and peacock feathers. And those elbow patches if Howard's willing to part with one of them.

[ Vince is still sipping, determined to finish his drink it seems. He's unaware of how rude he's being, smiling inbetween sips. ]

You've got a bag of marshmallows? Oh, well why didn't you say that to start with. All is forgiven. *He says with mild sarcasm*

Are you enjoying yourself?

I knew you'd forgive me... everyone's fond of marshmallows. [ He nods, having nearly finished his drink. ]

Yeah, I am! What's your name?

Mine's Vince. [ Detecting sarcasm isn't his strongest suit. ]

Marshmallows go straight to your ass.

*Lucky for Vince, Jason isn't the type to stay annoyed for too long, and people with overly enthusiastic personalities usually effect him positively anyhow*

Name's Jason. So, Vince. What's your deal, hm?

That's alright, could probably use more of one myself. [ He laughs, before checking out his own backside with slight concern. ]

Doesn't look big, right?

[ Vince beams. ] Right now, I'm a shopkeeper and before that I worked at the zoo. But I'm working on becoming famous! Howard wants to be famous as well but he's not as stylish as I am.

Depends on your idea of big. Marshmallow ass is probably a lot more fluffy than that, though. *He does lean slightly over the bar to check it out, just to make sure*

*Jason moves slightly further down the bar as Vince speaks, grabbing a few beers for some paying customers*

I dunno, Vince. Elbow patches are pretty damn stylish.

Yeah... probably. [ Vince doesn't look too convinced and Jason's words only worry him more.

Are elbow patches more stylish than silver boots or glittery jumpsuits now? ]

Maybe I should sew some elbow patches on all my things as well. Even parts that aren't even the elbow, that'll be even more stylish!

Your ass is fine, man. I'm just messin' around. *He laughs and points to the glass in front of Vince* You done with that?

Whoa now. Don't get too ahead of yourself. That sounds like chaos and anarchy.

All done! [ He smiles and plucks at his blouse a bit, actually kind of worried of bringing this guy over to the shop. ]

You're right, just elbows for now. Best play it safe, elbow patch-wise. You know, you're really good looking... Howard's going to be jealous if he sees you.

*Jason takes the glass and empties the ice, setting it aside to be washed* You can let your friends know about my bar and we'll call it even, how about that?

*He raises an eyebrow, a small smile on his face* He your boyfriend as well as business partner?

Alright! We'll come around and get some more free drinks. [ No Vince, that isn't what he meant. ]

It's confusing... Howard says he's not gay but I did kiss him once and he didn't even pull away. He says he's looking for someone who's an intellectual bookish type and not shallow, though.

*Jason laughs, shaking his head* Oh, no. Only that first drink was on me. As much as I'd love to hand out free drinks all night, I got a business to run. You get that, right? Since you have your own business?

*He lets out a noncommittal sound, fixing up a vodka tonic for another patron* So what's he going to get jealous over then?

Yeah, I get that! We don't hand out free hats and stuff either. [ Vince smiles before shrugging, a little uneasily. ]

Well, with you being a handsome bloke and all... he'll get jealous and think I'm replacing him.

Well there ya go. I knew you'd understand.

I can assure him he has nothing to worry about. *Jason grabs a few more glasses off of the bar* Besides, I gotta stay here till close. Is your store nearby?

It's only a few blocks away... it's a small shop but it's got bright green windows! [ He observes Jason curiously as he goes about his work. ]

Nothing to worry about? Don't you think I'm pretty- I mean, handsome? [ ...he's going to pout! It never takes much. ]

Huh... the green windows. Yeah, I think I've seen that place. I live real close. *He doesn't want to say where exactly, but he lives right upstairs. In fact, he owns this whole building.

The rest of what Vince says makes him hesitate*

I didn't say that.

Where do you live? [ He's curious, Vince is always looking to meet new people and make friends although only Howard had the patience to stay so far. ]

I'm handsome, right? I spend over two hours doing my hair today!

I like your tattoos... Howard won't let me get any, says I'll regret them. He's probably right.