day old hate.

every man needs a muse and mine could be the bottle; Welcome to my little humble chunk of the internet. Mateo Zika, but call me Matty because Mateo is a little bit of a mouthful. 33 years young, bartender/owner over at Strange Wolf as well as Night Owl and part time cook at Aristo's. I'm sure I've served you up either your nightly cocktail, cut your cigar or made you your lunch special at one point or another. But if I haven't, and this is an off chance that we haven't actually met, then hello! Feel free to introduce yourself or say hi!

[matty-zika]

Finally home.

[foxschneider-deactivated2014081]

Been a long trip?

[matty-zika]

If by long trip you mean the walk from the bar to the cab, yes. 

[auraleffect-blog]

I don't feel well.

[auraleffect-blog]

I think you’re lying. Otherwise Kazz would’ve started taking them with him when he does his EMT work.

Maybe I’ll come out tonight. You’re lucky I like you so much.

[matty-zika]

Maybe he does, you never know~

I am indeed, sweetheart. 

[matty-zika]

Not a bad Friday night, if I do say so myself.

[levivalentine-blog]

Ah, unfortunate. But I’m familiar with that pain. Sounds like you could use a day or two off.

[matty-zika]

I could, if there was anyone who was willing to give it to me. But knowing myself I'd probably just get bored and end up coming in anyway.

[matty-zika]

Finally home.

Bed here I come.

[auraleffect-blog]

I don't feel well.

[auraleffect-blog]

That’s all right. I appreciate the thought, anyway. I’ll be fine. Um. If I feel better. I’ll text you or something, if I do, but right now I don’t really want to get out of bed. Ever. But still, thank you.

Unless any of your milkshakes have magical healing powers?

[matty-zika]

Okay, no worries. If you want the company without the hassle then feel free. You're welcome, Echos. 

You know, they just might....

[matty-zika]

Not a bad Friday night, if I do say so myself.

[levivalentine-blog]

Well I hope the numbness is due to something completely devious.

[matty-zika]

Ah, I wish. I'm afraid it's just from standing for 10+ hours at a time.

[matty-zika]

Not a bad Friday night, if I do say so myself.

Sure, I'm pretty sure I can't feel my legs, but it was a good night nonetheless.

[matty-zika]

I'm so burnt out...

[felixeyork-blog]

Yeah, 8PM sounds good. At the Wolf?

[matty-zika]

Perfect. 

[auraleffect-blog]

I don't feel well.

Haven’t felt well…

At least it’s the weekend tomorrow.

[matty-zika]

Rough weeks are the worst... I'd offer some downtime at my place since the boys are out of town but I'm working all weekend. 

Sorry Echos. If you feel better you can always stop by and I'll let you hang out in the back if you don't feel like being around everyone. 

[matty-zika]

I'm so burnt out...

[felixeyork-blog]

Honestly, whichever. I’m just kind of desperate for a new job right now.

[matty-zika]

Come in for an interview tomorrow, I'll decide which one then, then. It's pretty much the same hours, I usually just hire based on preference. Come in tomorrow sometime like... 8PM? That sound good?

[boyishly-brutal]

matty-zika replied to your photo:I swear I fall in love harder and harder everytime…

Would you like some crackers with that cheese?

Oh ha ha, very funny. Just ‘cause you’re jealous~

[matty-zika]

If it helps you sleep at night thinking I'm jealous, then feel free, Kazzy~

[matty-zika]

I'm so burnt out...

[boyishly-brutal]

I am so sorry I’m not there. I feel horrible leaving you in the lurch like this.

[matty-zika]

It's not your fault, it's our employee's faults. I'm just saying we need to go on a rehiring spree, because most of the time they call in "sick" and it's getting a bit old. I don't like being taken advantage of. 

[matty-zika]

I'm so burnt out...

[felixeyork-blog]

Can I put in an application for a bartending position then, if you got any of those hiring up?

[matty-zika]

Absolutely. El told me you were looking for a job, I just haven't gotten the chance to shoot you a message. Are you looking to apply at the Wolf or the Owl?

[matty-zika]

I'm so burnt out...

I think I need to go on a rehiring spree, as awful as that sounds. Too many people have called in "sick" the last few days and I've been the only one available to pick the shifts up. I don't even remember what my own bed looks like.

[matty-zika]

text || elise & matty

Elise: I have a friend, a bartender by trade and all that; perhaps you know him? His name is Felix, I've seen Kazz talking to him online once or twice.

Elise: I was hoping you could at least give the dear an interview, I know you're busy with Kazz on holiday with his little cherubs (and one not so little or cherubic in nature) so it's okay if you don't have time but I just thought it couldn't hurt to ask~

Matty: Ah, yes, I think I've spoken to him once or twice. He's a good guy.

Matty: Sure! Absolutely. I'd love to give him an interview. I could use the help.

[matty-zika]

text || elise & matty

Elise: Hello my darling dearest amazing Mateo~

Elise: I have a favor to ask of you

Matty: Yes, dear?

[auraleffect-blog]

At least tomorrow's Friday.

[matty-zika]

And then you can come and see me at the Wolf, am I right?