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theicyelsabriggs:

“Thanks?” Elsa asked, raising an eyebrow at him as she looked around the bar for a second to see if the group she had come along with had noticed her departure. “Dealing edging to forgetting,” she replied as she picked up the glass placed before her. “I’m here with people and I know I am going to need at least two drinks before I can deal with them without rolling my eyes, snapping at them, or walking out.”

Knox chuckled at the odd look she gave him, shaking his head. “Nah, that wasn’t intended to be weird. That’s just the drink that’s giving me motivation to survive my first shift.” He explained, lifting his water from beneath the bar to take a sip. He placed it down as he nodded at her statement, offering her a half smile. “Understandable. I might recommend aiming for three before heading back, however. That might make it seem like you actually enjoy their presence.” After he rolled his shoulders, he slid his hands in his pockets and leaned against counter of the back of the bar so as to face her. “Did I catch your name yet?”

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olivcs:

      it was virtually impossible for olive to stop her nose from scrunching up at his comment. it was true. the blonde couldn’t take a sip of whiskey without pulling a face and sputtering a bit, but she didn’t think people could know that just by looking at her. “ you don’t think i’m a whiskey gal ?? ” she asked, head cocking slightly as she raised her brows. “ how come ?? ” the best part about ordering a drink at the bar was watching it be made. olive didn’t have much of a talent for anything that required measurements. she couldn’t play bartender at parties. she couldn’t even bake a good batch of cookies with the world’s best recipe. anyone who did have that talent definitely didn’t go unappreciated. not by olive, anyway. “ i don’t even know what that is, to be honest. i don’t really drink that much to begin with, really. ” now that she thought about it, she didn’t like vodka much either. or any alcohol that wasn’t entirely hidden by some other mixture. “ zubrowka, ” she repeated quietly, liking the way the name sounded. still, the only way to be sure if she liked it or not was to give it a taste. she mixed the concoction around with her straw for a brief moment before taking a sip, smacking her lips together to fully get a feel for the drink. “ oh my god, no—that’s really good !! ” she was pretty used to sticking to vodka crans or whiskey sours that it was nice to have something different for a change.

Knox raised his eyebrows with a small grin, shrugging in response to her questions. “Dark liquor enthusiasts, whiskey fans especially, aren’t likely to let a bartender make the mistake of picking anything else out for them. They know what they want and they don’t want to have to spend their money on anything else. They also are generally looking to fall closer to drunk than tipsy by the end of the night. All that said, I figured it was a safe assumption. Am I wrong?” He watched her take a sip and took a little pride in her positive reaction, crossing his arms over his chest. “I’m glad! Zubrowka is, in my opinion, the best underrated alcohol aside from Tubi 60. That stuff leads to a drunk you’d never believe, but you have to brave a pretty nasty taste to get there.” He chuckled, reaching a hand out. “I suppose if I’m sharing all my secrets with you though, I should properly introduce myself. My name’s Knox, and you are?”

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olivcs:

        it wasn’t rare for olive to be seen lounging around the bar at the balcony. she was there every single night her brother was performing to watch him and show her support, without fail. for the most part, she just liked to loiter and watch the show. the girl had never been a big drinker to begin with but sometimes she’d sip on something slowly, nursing one or two drinks over the evening while she observed. she was sat down at the bar for only about a minute or two before she was approached, not that she had been eagerly awaiting a drink anyway. “ oh, that’s okay !! i haven’t been here long, ” she reassured the bartender gently, flashing a coy smile as she crossed her arms over the bar. “ um– ” now that she had the option, she wasn’t exactly sure what she was in the mood for. “ surprise me. what’s your signature drink ?? i’ll have that. ”

Knox smiled at the fact he hadn’t kept the girl waiting too long, knowing that his obliviousness could have led to a lot worse. Not that he had a habit of leaving people waiting around for drinks accidentally, but with first shift nerves, anything’s possible. He had been asked for drink recommendations plenty of times and was normally pretty good at reading people, causing him to laugh softly. “Well, my usual go-to is a good whiskey, but I get the feeling that wouldn’t be your first pick.” With his corner of his lips still tilted up, Knox looked around the bar before nodding his head. “I don’t suppose you’ve had bison grass vodka before, have you?” Grabbing a shaker, he got to work measuring the correct portions of Zubrowka, muddled raspberries, lemon juice, honey syrup, orange bitters and soda. After tossing ice in and shaking it, he poured the cocktail into a glass and placed it in front of her. “Try this, it’s not too sweet and has a vanilla undertone due to the Zubrowka. It’s a great drink to take your time on, but I can make something else if you don’t like it.”

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are you straight??

If you’re asking if I like women, I do. I also like men. So I guess I’m more squiggly than straight.

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who are the top 5 people you'd want to hook up with?

You do realize I’ve been here for a week, right? I’ve barely had time to think of getting myself off, let alone anyone else.

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when was the last time you felt proud of yourself?

Probably when I got the bartending job here in Seagrove. Sure it’s not the most impressive career move, but I don’t believe you deserve the most glamorous jobs if you’re not willing to start from the bottom.

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d--sanders:

Dan smiled to himself as he entered the balcony for the first time in a long time, remembering the last time he had been there with Charlie. He was supposed to be meeting him again tonight but as most of their hang outs went, Dan always arrived way too early. Still, it was nice to have some time to himself and he pulled out his phone as he took a seat at the bar so he could send a text to Elsa. He lifted his head to try to catch the eye of a bartender, tapping his fingers against the bar for a little while before the guy finally turned and paid attention. “Hey, no worries, man. Uh, just a Stella if you have it, thanks.” He gave him a smile as he pulled out his wallet. “What time does it usually pick up around here? I want to know when to make a safe exit,” he joked. “I don’t think anyone would want to see my dancing or feel like their dad is hanging out with them.”

Knox nodded at the request, grabbing a branded glass from behind him. He had purposefully looked at what was on tap before (knowing that it was the only question he’d look like an idiot without an answer to) and, as with most bars, Stella held a prime position. He tilted the glass beneath the tap before starting to fill, laughing lightheartedly at the guy’s joke. “I actually can’t answer that for you. I’ve heard I should expect to hate my life when the 10 o’clock crowd rolls in, so I’d guess then. However, between us, it’s my first night here.” Knox finished pouring the glass and placed it on top of a napkin in front of the other man, offering him a smile. “You might be surprised, though. I’ve been getting eyed by quite a few younger customers since I walked in here and I’m just the old grouch behind the bar. I think you’ll make out fine.”

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theicyelsabriggs:

“It is fine,” Elsa simply stated. As a bartender herself she tried not to judge other bartenders because she knew how hard it could be with throngs of annoying customers with complicated orders. “Shot of whiskey.” She always kept her drink orders simple because truly no one wanted to make a cocktail with six steps because the tip hardly reflect the work needed to make a drink whilst needing to make four other drinks as well. Plus she had simple tastes and was more than happy with a cold beer but she needed something stronger if she was going to be spending the night out. “Actually, make it a whiskey neat.”

Knox’s lips turned up as he heard the order, nodding his head. The request was surely one of the simplest he’d hear tonight, but it was also one of the most impressive as it was his go-to. “Good choice.” The glasses were on clear display, making it easy for him to select the proper one before grabbing the whiskey from the shelf. “From a shot to a proper drink, are you pre-gaming, partying, or forgetting?” Knox asked, pouring the correct amount of alcohol and placing it on the bar in front of her. After one look around the bar to make sure no one was waiting, he screwed up the bottle and placed it back before leaning his hip against the wood.

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what's been the worst heartbreak you've ever experienced? how old were you? would you do anything differently?

Ouch. Well, my worst heartbreak was actually back in February. I had been engaged to my fiancée for just about two years, but she kept pushing off the wedding for various reasons. I found out the hard way though that she had also been seeing my ex boyfriend (who I still viewed as a friend) since before the engagement. I can’t say I’d have done anything different, but perhaps I should be a bit more careful about who I get seriously involved with...

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best thing to happen to you since the new year??

Well, moving to Seagrove was probably the biggest thing. The best thing probably is the fresh start that moving here allows me. After carrying the same burdens around with people holding you to them, it’s nice to start over.

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top 5 favorite songs to dance to? top 5 favorite movies to cry to? top three favorite foods to eat when you're stressed?

I’m actually kind of weird because I prefer slower, lyric-based music to dance music. My friends liked to joke it’s because I’ve got two left feet and was saving myself the embarrassment, but I do quite like Heart of Gold by Foreign Figures. I think that’d be fun to dance with someone to. As for movies, Dead Poets Society, It’s A Wonderful Life, Saving Private Ryan, The Pursuit of Happyness and... Well, not a movie, but the right episode of Doctor Who. When I’m stressed, it’s all about french fries and milkshakes.

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Seagrove Honest Hour

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Although Seagrove was still an unfamiliar tourist town rather than a home, Knox had taken the necessary steps to settle in. That included a modest apartment with included utilities, a half-stocked kitchen and, among other things, a new job. The Balcony was welcoming enough and bartending was a common job pursuit when money was tight, so there was something reassuring as he started his first shift. However, the layout was still unfamiliar and there weren’t too many staff members on, meaning Knox prepared himself mentally for a long night. After gazing across the spread to make a mental roadmap, he turned back to the bar to find a customer who seemed to have been waiting. Hiding a cringe about the rough start, he wiped his hands on his pants and offered them a warm smile. “Hey, I’m sorry about the wait there. Can I get you something?”

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charliexscoops:

Charlie was seated on the ground outside of the scoop drawing an elaborate flower scene in chalk. Looking up, he squinted at the person to keep the sun out from his eyes. “I see the judgement in your eyes, but these kids brought some chalk, so I came to colour on my lunch break.”

Knox didn’t have to be at work for a few hours yet, but hiding in his apartment was growing old quick. There were still plenty of boxes to unpack and other business to care to and he knew that getting settled should be his first priority. However, he hadn’t lived in a warm state for years and the sun shining in the shadless window had been taunting him since he woke up. It didn’t take more than a few moments of hesitation to slip on a pair of shoes and to step outside for a short walk. He had learned the route pretty well from his apartment to the bar, so he purposefully led himself in the opposite direction until he came across a guy sitting on the ground. The accusation came before he had even processed the chalk, but Knox shrugged his shoulders and offered a small smile. “Some people like adult coloring books. Who am I to judge what makes you happy?”

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sunnyrobinson:

Wiping down the counter, Sunny stuck the rag into the front pocket of her apron. Hearing the bell singling that there was a new customer, Sunny looked up, and put on her best smile. “Welcome to Déjà Brew what can I get for you today?”

Knox closed the door carefully behind him as he walked into the coffee shop, taking in the busy atmosphere. It was clear that the place had drawn in plenty of patrons, and one look at the board led him to believe that may have been for the long list of creatively named drinks. Probably not the best place to get a cheap coffee, but he could splurge a few extra dollars to help him get through more unpacking. It took Knox a second too long to realize that the worker had spoken to him, probably due to the tiredness, but he quickly offered her a friendly smile and slid his hands in his pockets. “Hey, thanks. Could I get a medium black coffee please?”

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━★ ( adam scott, male, he/him ) hey, that’s ( knox tanner ), who’s lived here for ( one week ). the ( 37 ) year old is known to be ( friendly & perceptive ) but you’ll find that they can be ( cynical & repentant ), too. i heard they work as ( bar staff at the balcony ) and ( new religion ) by ( noah gundersen ) always seems to be playing around them. ( brick walls, ripped converse, low lighting, acoustic music, rainy days, recorded comedy specials ) ━★ ( lauren, 20, est, she/her ).

Hey guys! My name’s Lauren and I’m a 20 year old music industry major from NY. It’s been a little while since I last used tumblr to rp (or used tumblr at all), but I’m excited to get back into it. I’m open to plotting if anyone has been waiting for a specific connection, but aside from that, I hope you guys like Knox. Also, hope your Easters are going well! x