Beers and Dreams (Open to villains anyone else ask)

[zania]

Long tongue flickering, fixed stare grip.
Sweet venomous potion, held to my lip.
Be my slippery slider.

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The bar with no name was a popular hang out for villains and mercenaries alike. For Tanya Sealy, it was a place where she could go and just be herself . . . all without worrying about fulfilling any of her current client contracts. She had long been part of the Serpent Society, which was often known for opposing heroes, but more recently she had gone into business for herself along with Diamondback and Asp, taking on contracts for the highest bidder on both sides of the law.

She walked into the establishment and strolled up to the bar. "The usual," she told the bartender before placing a bit of money on the bar top to cover the cost of the drink. After she did that, she looked around to see who else was present within the place. She hoped that Asp and Diamondback would meet her here, but she likely would recognize a few others who decided to drop by for a drink as well.

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Black Mamba crawl over me.

[stormshadow]

Jack O'lantern


Tony the bartender speaks, "You know heard some rumors you ain't on the good side of this element, whatcha doing here pumpkin head. Words on the street you got your ass kicked by Bullseye!!" Jack flames raise a bit on his helmet. He leans forward."Did I ask for your opinion, just tell me what I asked for."Tony backs up." Jack no disrespect calm down capeash. Look see that lady over there, I think she works for them serpent type guys they frequent here they always have jobs to do." "Now was that hard. I slipped that was all shit happens. Don't ever mention that blasphemy again... you hear me!! I'm staying in town for the race my kid is racing. They grow up so fast." Tony leans forward, "All come-on, I just fixed the juke box man, I don't need any trouble Jack you might want to be leaving soon. The real Hobgoblin wants... well probably still wants you dead. Kingpin and others don't like you much and that crazy Negative guy don't like him at all, word is he still alive. Even Bullseye might want a piece of you."

Jack downs a Michelob lite then grabs a couple drinks and heads over to the new lady who just walked in. "My name is Jack O'lantern and who might you be?? Mind if I sit with you, I'll buy you a few drinks."

[zania]

Long tongue flickering, fixed stare grip.
Sweet venomous potion, held to my lip.
Be my slippery slider.

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The bartender slid Tanya her drink . . . a creamy white liquid that almost looked like milk or a White Russian, served over ice in a large glass. But, White Russians were normally served in a different type of glass, not the one she received her drink in. No, this was a Rumchata on the rocks . . . a particular favorite of hers due to the blend of rum and Mexican horchata. It was a good choice year round, but even more so in the middle of winter since it was similar to a boozy egg nog.

She took a sip of her drink and looked around at the others within the bar, noticing a man approach her and introduce himself as Jack O'Lantern. She had heard of him before, especially with her line of business. Setting the glass down, she gave him a bit of a smile before she introduced herself, "Black Mamba . . . and feel free to join me. I was just trying to see if my friends were going to show tonight."

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Black Mamba crawl over me.

[stormshadow]

Jack O'lantern


Jack observes for a moment then proceeds. "Black Mamba... ummm...Oh yes, I have heard of you. You run with the Serpent society or squad something like that. Word on the street is that some buyers are putting out some heavy dough offering a lot of money for historic and spiritual artifacts. You wouldn't happen to know anything about that. I'm actually in town for my kid he will be racing. Wow, I always wind up against Spider-man though lately seems like they are everywhere. You fought Captain America, I used to be a big fan of his until the world screwed me over. Your friends are in the area have any opportunities to make some money I would be interested?" He looks like he is thinking over something when he waves Tony down.

Jack shrugs his shoulders and proceeds to pick up his glass. He drinks some of his drink rather fast turns to the bartender. "Tony, bring me and the lady more drinks. Tony you know anything about the people fronting money for jobs like the artifact ones. Doesn't seem like Kingpin's style so maybe the Hood or Mr. Negative then?"He slips Tony a twenty-dollar bill. He waits to see if he responds to him. He hears some singing going on over by the stage, it was definitely karaoke night you could tell by the drunk singing going on. He looks over at Black Mamba and he smiles as some small flames shoot up from his helmet. Sweet helmet he has on does not even need to take it off to drink and eat although it is slightly a pain to do while wearing it.

[zania]

Long tongue flickering, fixed stare grip.
Sweet venomous potion, held to my lip.
Be my slippery slider.

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Black Mamba listened as the guy talking to her stated that he had heard of her and how she worked with the Serpent Society. "Yes, among others," she quickly pointed out. She also picked up jobs on her own, along with BAD Girls Inc, but such was the life of a mercenary . . . you had to take whatever jobs you could where you could find them, no matter what side of the law they were on.

He had then mentioned about buyers on the street wanting to front some cash for historic and spiritual artifacts. She shook her head slightly. "I haven't heard anything lately, but I wouldn't be surprised if such offers are out there. There are plenty of things that some want to get for just about any price," she admitted. She'd have to look into that and see which buyers were interested in certain items, and if she might be able to get her hands on those objects for them.

He then explained how he was in town since his kid was going to be racing, and then talked about both Spider Man and Captain America before asking if there were any opportunities for making money that he might be interested in. "Maybe . . . depends on the type of work and for whom. There's always opportunities out there," she suggested.

He called over the bartender and ordered them another round of drinks before asking him about the artifacts. Jack had apparently pointed out how it didn't seem to be along the style of the Kingpin, but perhaps Hood or Mr Negative. "Maybe, but you also have others too that could have an interest . . . even Doctor Doom."

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Black Mamba crawl over me.

[stormshadow]

Jack O'lantern


Tony the bartender speaks, "Man they are people you want no part of I would rather not have them here." Jack flames raise a bit on his helmet. He leans forward. "Doctor Doom... I don't think so he is stuck in his own world. Tony your opinion is not worth anything to me money is besides... I had some of my pumpkin bombs stolen and I need to find them." Jack spots something going on his helmet picks up a fast movement as four men dressed in all black with suitcases enter the bar. Jack drops a twenty and high tails it for the back door of the establishment.
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Eli Bard



A man with a black suit on and white dress shirt appears his name is Eli Bard. He enters the establishment disarming for thugs in a matter of seconds. After tossing the bullets on the floor, he then crushes the guns in his hand one by one. He sees about ten men get up and leave quickly right after Jack fled out the back. He tosses the Tony Bartender about $300 wrapped in twenties with a rubber band around it. "Now that I have your attention. Ladies and Gentlemen... Well, I am here for a reason. I'm looking for some things and I am willing to pay money for services rendered. I heard people asking about opportunity." Eli points back to the four men sitting with suitcases.  He then points around the bar at some of the people who are in there.