to all;

[righteously]

Most of you long-timers know this already, so this is more a PSA for the folks we've gotten over the last few months that might not be aware yet.

My name's Dean. Me and Jo run a dive bar in the Horizon called the Roadhouse. It's wide open to any summoned that feels like swinging in. If you like decent imaginary beer or playing imaginary pool, you're welcome any time. If neither of us are behind the bar, it's self-serve.

Also, don't touch the jukebox or I'll kill you.

The main clientele we cater to is hunters, so we've got a board where people can leave a heads-up about anything monster-y you happen to run across out there in whatever faction you're holed up in. If you're looking for tips on a job, odds are you'll find somebody seasoned here to hook you up.

If you're a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed up-and-comer looking for a career change, look somewhere else. This ain't a recruitment ad.

( ooc: this is your helpful periodic reminder that The Roadhouse is wide open for anyone to use as a setting for their threads, if you're looking for a Horizon-neutral domain to use as an excuse for two characters to meet, or you need a neat backdrop with a dartboard, feel free to make use of it! The Jo player and I are also totally cool with handwaving Dean and Jo serving anyone that looks over the age of 18. Hit me on plurk at paingravy for any questions! )

Comments

[sleepfan]

How did they know about us?

[magicalarchaeologist]

Very good question. They probably are more aware of the rest of the continent than anyone knew. Watching. We did bring the vampires and werewolves out too. It seems everyone is intrigued.

[sleepfan]

I do not see why they would be intrigued by us. They're the interesting ones.

So the Fae are like you. You watch a lot.

[magicalarchaeologist]

We're from other spheres, some with remarkable power and abilities, and histories they've never seen before. And things do have a way of happening around us.

I'm a researcher, a historian. That's what we do. But this place has forced me to act more than watch.

[sleepfan]

That is true. I am uncomfortable with the idea of being interesting. I wish that more Summoned were here or that we were more commonplace.

That is what you get for being useful and social. People start expecting you to do things. I intend to spend my time reading and napping.

[magicalarchaeologist]

Surely you were interesting back home too? I can't see you considered uninteresting.

I am very jealous. A few of us all came around the same time and there was something of a power vacuum after some well-known Thorne Summoned went missing around the same time. You can see we intentionally or not ended up slotting in.

[sleepfan]

To my eternal discomfort, yes, I am, but mostly due to my position. Here that is not relevant.

Did you know that you can find repeating patterns in bedrock similar to those found in some flowers and plants?

Have you tried being an unpleasant, unreliable jerk and complaining constantly? It helps.

[magicalarchaeologist]

It would take a lot of my energy to be that different. Also I'd apologize all the time.

[sleepfan]

That is true. It is difficult to act against one's nature. Perhaps you need a friend who maintains your boundaries for you?

[magicalarchaeologist]

My partner is more than happy to be the jerk in any given situation, luckily.

[ And he loves him so much for it. ]

not here.

[righteously]

( loud, obnoxious gagging sounds carry through the roadhouse. )

lol

[magicalarchaeologist]

bite me

[thedevilwhorose]

[sleepfan]

I'm glad you have someone to help you not be overworked.

[magicalarchaeologist]

Same. If you would like to visit my library in the Horizon, feel free to come by any time. Whether I'm in there or not, it will let you read whatever you wish.