[ He dips his head with a nod. 'Chips' is a new concept. He'd just gotten used to the idea of money being used to buy goods and services (sometimes, when you couldn't just take it, and when that was was unclear still) but if someone wants to get him something, he'll let them. ]
Thank you. That's very kind.
Get me anything you want. I haven't tried much, so it will be nice to try something new.
[ At a glance, Fuuta only blinks and nods back. But a sharp eye might note the way he sits up just a little straighter upon hearing those words -- 'that's very kind.' That's right. He's doing a good thing here, being gracious to a newcomer! It's good to hear someone acknowledging his efforts!
... not that that makes it any easier for him to choose what to order for the guy. ]
Right. Sure.
[ Cue a moment of awkward pondering before he leans in to give the waiting bartender the request of a ginger ale highball for himself and a whiskey on the rocks for John. ... he looks a bit like a whiskey guy? Hopefully that'll do? And as the bartender nods and turns away to start fetching their drinks, he settles back into his seat ]
Just to be clear, though, it's not like I'm trying to get anything out of you, alright? It's just that I know getting used to this place is hell when you're new. You haven't had to deal with too much bullshit yet?
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Thank you. That's very kind.
Get me anything you want. I haven't tried much, so it will be nice to try something new.
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... not that that makes it any easier for him to choose what to order for the guy. ]
Right. Sure.
[ Cue a moment of awkward pondering before he leans in to give the waiting bartender the request of a ginger ale highball for himself and a whiskey on the rocks for John. ... he looks a bit like a whiskey guy? Hopefully that'll do? And as the bartender nods and turns away to start fetching their drinks, he settles back into his seat ]
Just to be clear, though, it's not like I'm trying to get anything out of you, alright? It's just that I know getting used to this place is hell when you're new. You haven't had to deal with too much bullshit yet?
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Yes, you were clear. And I don't know what you mean by 'bullshit': nothing's tried to kill me yet.
I just don't have any preferences.