At Warriors

[itsastretch]

Ralph is in an unusually sober mood as he enters the bar. He's not sure if Ollie has told anyone else the reason behind the gathering, and it really doesn't matter. He just needs to get out of the house for a while. People are greeted with waves, small nods, or the occasional slight smile - though his heart is obviously not into the latter. "Thanks for coming guys, glad you could make it."

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[guy-lantern.livejournal.com]

Hey Ralph!

Whatcha havin?

[itsastretch.livejournal.com]

"Hey Guy. Just a beer, then keep 'em coming. And break into the European stuff, ok?"

[guy-lantern.livejournal.com]

No prob stretchy. Guinness a good start?

[guy-lantern.livejournal.com]

* In addition to the varriety of beer and booze available, Guy has thrown in a greek buffet supplimented by several pizzas.. free of charge.

The pool tables are free tonight as well.

Music is at the bartender's whim, although he's good with requests. *

[guy-lantern.livejournal.com]

*There is a short change in bartenders when Guy has to step out to run an errand for Oracle.
Mike, a blue collar buddy of Guy's, is the temp bartender till he gets back.*

[straight-arrow.livejournal.com]

Hey, buddy.

Y'know, I thought Hal was crazy for suggesting Gardner's place, but this is a nice spread.

How are you holding up, Ralph?

[itsastretch.livejournal.com]

"Like I told Gardner... I'm managing. Mostly by throwing myself into work. Maybe it all just hasn't hit me yet... but I'm coping as best I can. I'm glad you could make it though."

[lightning-quick.livejournal.com]

*smiles weakly, giving Ralph a gentle pat ont he back* I'm just happy to be here.

It's been a while, Ralph.

[itsastretch.livejournal.com]

Ralph glances back over his shoulder, giving Wally a weak smile. "It has been. Thanks for coming. I'm glad you could make it out. I know people have been busy."

[http://users.livejournal.com/_booster_gold_/]

*walks through the bar doors, standing in the doorway for a moment.

RALPH! *smiles to him and waves, gets hit with the door swinging int he opposite direction, turns back and talks TO the door*

THAT was SO not cool.

[itsastretch.livejournal.com]

"Hey, Booster." Ralph calls from his table, now a few beers into it. "Glad you could make it."
And for once, there's no comments about having to be smarter than the door.

[gin-n-tectonic.livejournal.com]

The door SLAMS open, and Booker walks through.

STRETCHO! I can't believe it, buddy. C'mon, we gotta get you some strippers. No, no, actually, make that many strippers.

[itsastretch.livejournal.com]

Ralph's head turns quickly as the door slams open, peering towards Booker. "Strippers...?" he comments quietly, having been a loooong time since he even considered such a thing. "Anyway, heya Booker. Glad you could make it."

[theotherlantern.livejournal.com]

Later than usual, John walks in, followed by the big Vik, Kilowog, the two Lanterns finally having been relieved by the tech figuring out a stopgap so they don't have to waste ring power shutting airlocks repeatedly.

He's expecting something jovial and upbeat, so he walks in with a smile. "There room for another guy in need of a drink over here? I could sure use -"

Then he spots the television... and his jaw drops, before he immediately fires a look to Gardner. The clod wasn't joking...

[itsastretch.livejournal.com]

Ralph gives a nod in the direction of the lanterns, now, by all appearances, well into his beers. "Hey John, hey Kilowog. C'mon in. Beer and pizza is on Gardner... how often you going to get that kind of deal out of the cheap bastard?"

[guy-lantern.livejournal.com]

Hope you brought yer check book.

I think you have an announcement to make to the bar.

*Merciless "see?" smile.*

[kilowog.livejournal.com]

Kilowog doesn't even pay attention to the television. He just strolls his big self right up to the bar and orders up a pair of cheap brewskis, looking over Ralph's way with a big grin. "Hey, poozer! Long time no smell, huh?"

[guy-lantern.livejournal.com]

"Hey Kil! Don't worry, John's covering to bill tonight. "

* Big Smile towards John *

"So order whatever suits yer fancy.*

[itsastretch.livejournal.com]

Ralph sighs, then shrugs in a fashion only the truly elastic can manage.
"I'm holding up, considering the circumstances. I've got no one to be mad at, not really. So just kind of trying to keep going as best I can figure. Thanks."

[guy-lantern.livejournal.com]

* As midnight looms closer, the strippers arrive. They make thier way to the stage, normaly reserved for visitng bands, start up the Hard Rock and "get down to work". *

[itsastretch.livejournal.com]

Ralph puts a hand to his face, shaking his head slowly. "This has to be either Booker or Guy's work. Strippers?"

[theotherlantern.livejournal.com]

*still can't believe he has to do this, but he honors his bets. He levitates himself above the room and projects his voice a bit more so they can all hear it*

"Guys... a reluctant announcement. All the drinks are on me tonight."

*a glance to Gardner*

"Ugh. And... ugh. I was wrong to ever doubt Gardner. That is all."

He sinks back down... and now REALLY needs a drink.

[guy-lantern.livejournal.com]

*As he sits down, Guy comes up from behind the bar. He's cleaning a glass and bearing a big wide smile.*

"Sooo... whatcha havnin?"

[kyle-lantern.livejournal.com]

Walking into the room, Kyle looks around and finds himself up at the bar.

"Hey, Gardner. Can I get a seven-and-seven?"

He looks a bit deflated.

"You seen Wally around?"

[guy-lantern.livejournal.com]

"Hey Kyle, why the long face? "

* Kyles drink gets whipped up with impressive agility. *

"Yeah, speedy's down at the end of the bar."