Everything's the same here, just a little worse.

Happiness makes up in heightwhat it lacks in length. Jameson Monroe | 37 | Self-inflicted gunshot wound | Bartender at the Stiff Drink. Once upon a time there was a crooked tree and a straight tree. And they grew next to each other. And every day the straight tree would look at the crooked tree and he would say, "You're crooked. You've always been crooked and you'll continue to be crooked. But look at me! Look at me!" said the straight tree. He said, "I'm tall and I'm straight." And then one day the lumberjacks came into the forest and looked around, and the manager in charge said, "Cut all the straight trees." And that crooked tree is still there to this day, growing strong and growing strange.

[jameson-monroe-blog]

Anyone care to entertain me on this drab Tuesday afternoon?

[theguiltykennedy]

Why don’t you do fun things with your friend? I’m sure he or she wouldn’t mind.

No, you’re older. I didn’t think building a wooden raft to try and get across the lake would seem appealing to you.

[jameson-monroe-blog]

Because he'd rather complain to me about every detail of his life. Which is okay, I like being there for him. Just not when he's so drunk I have to carry him...

Why not? That sounds like a wonderful idea and I'd really like to help you out.  

[theguiltykennedy]

Is Rory around?

[theguiltykennedy]

I sense sarcasm… but don’t worry, my room mate got a guy to fix it. 

[jameson-monroe-blog]

I'm really not being sarcastic... but I'm glad you got it fixed. What's your name? I feel like I've seen you before.  

[jameson-monroe-blog]

I'm still really sick of this place...

[flynnkennedy]

Well I don’t like it. I’m not hear to listen to sob stories, that’s your job. I should have been stronger, what kind of god damn example did I set my children? When to going get tough just give up on life. How pathetic they must think I am. God, I bet they hate me.   

[jameson-monroe-blog]

That's my job? Well, you know, it kind of sucks to put yourself into people the way I do and get back what I get. You're not pathetic. If you are, everyone here is. Shut up, Flynn.  

[jameson-monroe-blog]

Anyone care to entertain me on this drab Tuesday afternoon?

[richhardbeckx-deactivated201307]

Yeah. Come over to my place and we can crack open a bottle of wine and get down. Whaddya say, Jameson?

Why are you jealous? You get to talk to and meet so many different people. I really envy that.

[jameson-monroe-blog]

I say... let's go for it. Absolutely. I haven't even thought about having that much fun in a long time. What's not to like?

Let's switch jobs for the day. how do you think Asher would feel about that?  

[jameson-monroe-blog]

I'm still really sick of this place...

[nolan-davenport]

Oh God no. I abhor pick up lines. 

[jameson-monroe-blog]

Wow, I must be some kind of special...  

[jameson-monroe-blog]

Anyone care to entertain me on this drab Tuesday afternoon?

[theguiltykennedy]

Why not? That sounds very boring…

I like.. outdoor things. Running, climbing stuff, hiking, silly things like that. I’m sure it’s of no interest to you.

[jameson-monroe-blog]

Well, I'm usually too busy to do much of anything. I have a very, very dependent friend.

Oh, why wouldn't that interest me? Because I'm old?  

[jameson-monroe-blog]

Where's Eli when you need him?

[blackdahlia-rpg]

I never said I disliked you. That’s just the conclusion that you’ve come to. However, given the news that you were the one who gave Lucas my address, I can say for certain that I’m not overly fond of you right now.

[jameson-monroe-blog]

What's so bad about him anyway? He seems like a relatively nice guy.

[jameson-monroe-blog]

Anyone care to entertain me on this drab Tuesday afternoon?

[richhardbeckx-deactivated201307]

Yeah, I can’t imagine what it’s like to be stuck behind a counter all the time — I’m fortunate enough to work outdoors. You may not know this about me, but I’m not the kinda guy who can sit still. Do you dance?

[jameson-monroe-blog]

Do I dance? Well, I haven't in a long time... why? Is that your suggestion?   I'm jealous that you get to spend a lot of time outside. 

[jameson-monroe-blog]

Anyone care to entertain me on this drab Tuesday afternoon?

[theguiltykennedy]

What do you like to do for entertainment?

[jameson-monroe-blog]

I don't know. I never do much of anything. How about you?  

[jameson-monroe-blog]

Anyone care to entertain me on this drab Tuesday afternoon?

[richhardbeckx-deactivated201307]

You mean outside the bar? I’d like that, buddy. 

[jameson-monroe-blog]

Absolutely. I've been stuck in this place for too long, doing something outside of work is much needed. Got any ideas?  

[jameson-monroe-blog]

Anyone care to entertain me on this drab Tuesday afternoon?

[jameson-monroe-blog]

Where's Eli when you need him?

[blackdahlia-rpg]

Not everything, no. But, you know it’s much easier to work faster when you’re not trying to talk up every poor sap that steps up to the bar.

[jameson-monroe-blog]

I don't try to talk to everyone that walks up to the bar, just those who try to talk to me or who look like they need some -- you know what? I don't have to justify my actions to you, Eli. I don't know why you dislike me so much. Did that big guy ever find you? I meant to ask. I didn't realize until after the fact that giving him your address might not have been the best idea, but you seem to be in one piece so...  

[jameson-monroe-blog]

I'm still really sick of this place...

[flynnkennedy]

This story about his room mate. He’s only a kid and he’s down here. It depresses me when I find out there are kids down here. He said this kid lost his dad…and it just made me think of Jackson. I abandoned him…I shouldn’t have left him all alone like that. With no one.  

[jameson-monroe-blog]

I'm sure that won't be the only story like that that you are going to hear, either, Flynn. You didn't abandon him or leave him alone. He wasn't alone. Don't do this to yourself.  

[jameson-monroe-blog]

I'm still really sick of this place...

[flynnkennedy]

I know you would Jamie, you’re a good friend. Don’t worry, I woke up with a helluva hang over this morning from drinking with Willow the other night. I don’t plan on getting that shit faced again tonight. As well as….things can be I guess? I don’t know….just the same old same old….I miss my family and Rory told me some sob story the other day that got me thinking about…him.  

[jameson-monroe-blog]

Rory told you a sob story about what? You never make much sense when you're this vague.  

[jameson-monroe-blog]

I'm still really sick of this place...

[nolan-davenport]

Well, if your appearance isn’t a sign of a higher power… I’m sorry, these just keep slipping out. I’m not usually this weird, I swear. 

[jameson-monroe-blog]

Did these sort of lines work for you before?  

[theguiltykennedy]

Is Rory around?

[theguiltykennedy]

..Yeah. I was trying to catch a spider…

[jameson-monroe-blog]

Oh, my goodness. That's pretty serious. I hope you've gotten it fixed...?  

[tarryndelmar-blog]

People are a lot more chatter-y this time of night, huh?

[tarryndelmar-blog]

 The drunks, huh? So…you’re a bartender then? Did I get that right? I’m a cashier down at the liquor store. Told you: not exactly the best job around but it’s something. It keeps me…occupied.

[jameson-monroe-blog]

Ha, so we both work with the drunks. How very interesting. And, yes, being occupied... it's a good thing.