The Devil's Nest, Tuesday (06/12)

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

Aziraphale was behind the bar, studiously polishing and then neatly placing every single bottle. Their labels were even lined up perfectly straight.

When he finished with the bottles, he planned to tackle the bar napkins. They were a mess, all their edges sticking every which way.

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Bar (06/12)

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

He isn't in a mood for talk, but Aziraphale will make you a drink if you ask for one.

Lounge (06/12)

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

AS shadowy as usual, and ready for your quiet skulking needs. Or play pool or the piano, if you've a mind to.

Dance Floor (06/21)

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

It's Billy Holiday and John Coltrane tonight. Good luck with the dancing, you might just want to stick with a bottle of whiskey instead.

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

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Re: Bar (06/12)

[dawn-bearer.livejournal.com]

Lucifer took a seat at the end of the bar, much more relaxed than the situation called for after last night's conversation with Wilson.

Re: Bar (06/12)

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

Since Aziraphale was pretty sure Wilson had kept his Monday-night date with Lucifer, he walked slowly down to the end of the bar and gave the other angel a speculative look. Maybe he'd know what was going on.

"Lucifer...was James here last night?"

Re: Bar (06/12)

[dawn-bearer.livejournal.com]

"For a brief period, yes."

What? Did you expect him to say more?

Re: Bar (06/12)

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

No, not really. But Aziraphale was willing to push.

"What happened? He was...upset, when he came home. I've never seen him that upset."

Re: Bar (06/12)

[dawn-bearer.livejournal.com]

"He spoke with Gabriel it would seem."

Re: Bar (06/12)

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

Johnny has wanted to see the inside of this place since he's been at Fandom. He just wasn't sure what to think after he entered; somber, certainly, old music coming from the dance area. What the hell kind of bar was this? It seemed more like a gentleman's club than anything else.

He took a seat at the bar and waited for the tender to approach him.

Re: Bar (06/12)

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

Aziraphale's expression darkened, and he looked toward the door, as if expecting to see the Angel of Death standing there.

"What did Gabriel do to him?" he asked, his voice low and threatening.

Re: Bar (06/12)

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

Johnny was technically too young to be served alcohol at the Nest, but it wasn't like Aziraphale actually cared. He thought the whole thing about drinking ages was silly anyway.

With a nod for the young man who he figured must be new, Aziraphale set aside his cleaning rag and approached. "What would you like this evening," he asked softly.

Re: Bar (06/12)

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

Johnny had a top notch fake id did it become necessary.

"Scotch, please."

Re: Bar (06/12)

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

As if a fake ID could fool an angel.

"Neat? Or on the rocks?" Aziraphale asked, setting a glass in front of Johnny. "And, er...do you have a preference on your brand?"

Re: Bar (06/12)

[dawn-bearer.livejournal.com]

"Banned him from the church from what I gathered," Lucifer replied, making himself a glass of wine as the bartender seemed distracted.

Re: Bar (06/12)

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

"Neat." Whenever Johnny's had scotch, that's how he took it. This would be the second time now. But like he's counting. Come on...

"Kubanskaya," he said smoothly.

Re: Bar (06/12)

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

"James doesn't go to church," Aziraphale replied, confused and most definitely distracted. "He's Jewish. And I don't even think he practices. And what control does Gabriel have over who goes to the church anyway?"

There had to be more to it than that. Wilson wouldn't have been so angry over simply being told he couldn't be in a church.

Re: Bar (06/12)

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

"Erm."

Aziraphale looked behind him at the bottles, frowning a little. "My dear, Kubanskaya is a vodka, I believe."

Re: Bar (06/12)

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, right, I know that," Johnny didn't. He just remembered his dad saying the name.

"Uh, was just testing your bartender abilities. How about..." he was thinking hard here, normally all he ever drank was beer. Just thought he'd go out on a limb here. "Pertsovka." It sounded Russian, he liked the sound of it. And it was a scotch, right?

Re: Bar (06/12)

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

"Also a vodka," Aziraphale said gently. "Scotch is from, well, Scotland. Scotch whisky, you know. Are you sure you wouldn't like...a vodka, perhaps?"

Re: Bar (06/12)

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

"Okay, great, sure!" He'd never admit to not knowing the difference between vodka and scotch.

Re: Dance Floor (06/21)

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

"Maaan! Where's the girls in this place? I wanna dance!" Hey, he could dance to his own music. Especially after drinking.

Re: Bar (06/12)

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

Aziraphale was starting to get the idea that Johnny had never been in a bar before. With a slow nod of his head, he fetched down the previously requested Kubanskaya and poured the drink.

"Are you a student here?" he asked.

Re: Bar (06/12)

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

Johnny watched the bartender with mild curiosity, and thoughtfully considered how to answer. Would he not get the drink if he said yes? Then again, he was not asked for ID in the first place. "Yes, I am. Johnny Storm, sir." He reached across the counter with his hand.

Re: Bar (06/12)

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

"I'm pleased to meet you, Mr Storm. I'm Aziraphale." He set the glass in front of Johnny, and shook the young man's hand. "Perhaps you'll be in one of my classes, come fall."