It’s not something he ever saw himself doing in life ( it’s more surprising to him than the fact he’s ended up in the kings ) , but he isn’t going to complain ; he’s technically not supposed to , but at the same time it’s not like he’s watched like a hawk either , and it’s not like he has an addiction , or so he’ll claim — and being a bartender meant he had access to countless high-dollar spirits and liqueurs , and he’s not going to pass up on the opportunity to drink for free and that’s a fact. Still , sometimes he really fuckin’ hates coming into work and so he shows up as a customer instead ( put it on my tab , yes I’m going to pay it , no you don’t need to double check , who even are you again ? ) , and tonight is one of those nights. He’s bitter over losses and last night his impromptu challenge against some hellcat was met with him tasting defeat — a flavor that was becoming way to familiar. It’s crowded and seats are few and far between , so he’s not surprised when the stool next to him is soon filled , but it doesn’t stop him from fixing a glare on the figure. ❝ Fuck off , that seats taken. ❞ Yeah, by his impossibly large and extremely damaged pride.