A little drink, A little jazz ||Open
Nearly two aching minutes later a martini slid in front of brunette. She brought the glass to her lips taking a small sip before she noticed a flash of blonde hair out of the corner of her eye. Licking the small bit of salt off her lips she smiled at the approaching stranger. It was obvious she wasn’t a regular here she didn’t seem like the type of girl that hangs around these parts, specially this late at night. Nonetheless she maintained her pleasant expression.
Turning around in her chair to face young female as long graceful digits bounded against the wood in a steady rhythmic pattern. She was a cheery girl from what she could tell, definitely friendly. The Old Toad was notorious for attracting young teenagers searching for a grownup adventure which they were years away from being ready to experience. Though this girl didn’t seem like the type to be so impulsive which was admirable. Meiko wasn’t one to talk though, she made it through her teenager years with the same amount of alcohol as her adult ones. She sure is a great role model, isn’t she?
She nodded once as signal for the girl to continue to speak after her small greeting. Not the least bit surprised when she admitted that is was her first time at the tavern. “I’m glad you enjoyed the show dear and thank you for the kind words.” Compliments weren’t something new to her but she made sure never to let it go to her head. The voice is only half the idol the other half is charisma and that includes maintaining an air of modesty, to a certain extent that is. No one likes a diva no matter how talented they may be.
She could see that the girl was feeling bit uncomfortable with what she had just said but there was no need to feel awkward in Meiko’s presence. It was hard to pass judgement on people after all the strange performers she had encountered in the music industry. Let’s not forget about BeBe that rapping belly dancer, that was a scene she wish she could erase from her mind. Next to BeBe this girl was the epitome of normal.
“I do actually. About three times a week, sometimes more when needed.” She took another sip from her glass placing it down with a soft clang as it made contact with hard-wood surface. “I do hope that you do. You meet some interesting people when hanging around in these parts.” A chuckle escaped her ruby stained lips. “I don’t think I got your name, I’m Meiko by the way.” Casually leaving her last name out of the introduction since she was so used to being called by her stage name which was simply ‘MEIKO’ and nothing more.
Lucy was already comfortable with the idea of alcohol since her best friend, well one of them back home was an alcoholic and she had taken care of her many times before, and the guild she came from was filled to the brim with every single alcoholic drink that the blonde could have ever thought of!
She wasn't really one to drink, but occasionally she didn't mind it.
To be out of her comfort zone didn't take much, but it turned out that usually Lucy liked it better that way because that was how you could meet someone new. From her perspective it had also given her good luck, even if Lucy didn't want to admit that. However she would always stick to the notion of being lucky.
As the brunette turned in her chair, Lucy wore another smile and greeted her with a half-wave before thinking it silly, placing her hand back down to her own side. The atmosphere of this place sent an excitement through her too, and she felt a little at home here or as home as she'd ever feel.
"You're welcome! The most singing I've heard recently wasn't good, it was actually really terrible so this is like a breath of fresh air!" Lucy meant every single world of that too because Gajeel's singing was terrible, but this women's was really something else! She couldn't describe it but just that. The blonde hadn't expected her to take the compliment that way either! She'd heard about good singers thinking they were the best thing since sliced bread, so Lucy found this to be nice.
"..Three times a week? That's a lot, and I'm still actually surprised I hadn't come here before this! I'm sure lots of people must speak of you around here!? I haven't exactly been paying attention though.." Oops, there goes Lucy and being honest but she was curious in herself as to why she hadn't entered this bar before. It wasn't bad at all.
"I'll make sure of it! And it's nice to meet you Meiko, I'm Lucy!"















