[SOMETIME AFTER THE EGG AND DRESS FIASCO - here's Baren, hanging out at the bar. He seems to be looking over some of his mail. He's not behind the counter today, but he's lit up a smoke in a fancy, ornate smoking pipe and is reclining like a cat in one of the comfier chairs the bar has.
When Akira approaches, he looks up, waving the pipe in his direction.]
[by now, Akira is used to Baren's company around the bar, and used to the familiar camaraderie between them. he might not have been around when his AU self struck up this friendship with Baren, but hey!! he doesn't mind reaping the benefits. Baren is a good guy]
[and now that he's here, it's time to begin Operation Birthday Baren Boy (original name copyrighted plz do not steal)]
If I'm here, I'm definitely working. For a certain definition of "working."
god idk when this is
When Akira approaches, he looks up, waving the pipe in his direction.]
Yo Akicchan - you working today?
OPERATION BIRTHDAY BAREN BOY
[and now that he's here, it's time to begin Operation Birthday Baren Boy (original name copyrighted plz do not steal)]
If I'm here, I'm definitely working. For a certain definition of "working."
[he's wiping down glasses, that counts]
no subject
Well, as long as you don't break anything, it's not like I care.
[just don't make any messes because baren is a neat freak, but otherwise he'll just wave a hand carelessly]
Start a rumor, learn some secrets, go wild.
no subject
When you put it like that, I don't even know where to begin.
[said lightly!! and teasingly]
Maybe I should start a rumor that all you want for your birthday are fishnet stockings and puppies.
[this is the slickest lead-in ever]
no subject
[THAT'S
APPARENTLY
ALL HE'LL OBJECT TO]