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Tohru went back to the bar, closer to Davin once he was done with his conversation. He smiled at the other before looking down to dry off some glasses that had been in the wash.
"What time is it?" he asked a little desperately.
Davin told him the time, smiling softly as he looked over at Tohru. "Why, is something wrong?"
"Oh, no. Not really. Just tired. Wondered when I'll be free to go," Tohru replied, shaking his head, "Hour and a half from now, assuming people don't try to stick around past their welcome."
He laughed a little. "Mm, my apologies. Could I have another drink, though?" he asked, raising his eyebrows over at Tohru.
"Ah, it's alright. But yeah, what would you like?" Tohru asked, giving him a smile, "Or is there anything on tap you'd like to sample first?"
He hummed as he thought for a moment, then ordered. "I don't need samples, I don't think."
"Alright, then, got your eye on something?" Tohru asked, "Take your time though."
He nodded a little. "Mm, surprise me?" He said, smiling at Tohru.
"Yeah, um, sure!" Tohru replied, "Let's see, I'll just give you one of my favorites."
He smiled and went behind the counter to grab a bottle of coffee liqueur, Drestian vodka, cold brew, and just a little syrup to take the edge off the strong alcohol and coffee flavors. Tohru mixed them together, poured the drink into a glass, and slid it over to Davin.
"Hope you like it."
Davin took it, taking a sip of it and thinking about it for a moment, letting the taste absorb. "Mm…that's pretty good, Tohru. Thanks." He smiled, looking over at Tohru.
"Glad you enjoy it!" Tohru replied with a smile, "I'm not great at mixing drinks yet, but I've made this one a lot for myself."
Davin nodded a little. "It's good." he said again, taking another sip and smiling up at him.
"You can stay here until my shift ends, if you want. It's not that far off, and I don't have to close, since there are a couple of guys who usually come in and do the late night shift," Tohru said, "But of course, if you need to get home, I won't stop you either."
Davin shrugged. "I don't need to go home. I've got nothing to do." He replied with a laugh. "I'll stick around with you."
"Okay, cool," Tohru replied, a smile coming back to his face, "I'm walking Kira most of the way home, but she lives not that far from us, so it's not out of the way."
"Alright." He smiled. "It's fine, don't worry about it. There's nothing wrong with keeping someone safe."
Tohru smiled.
"Yeah, I know. I just thought I should tell you before she tagged along with us, was all."
He nodded, taking another sip of his drink. "Right. Of course. Thanks for telling me, Tohru."
"Of course."
He kept working, and by the time his shift was drawing to the close, the place was still bustling. The bar was filled with the drone of several conversations going on at once. It wasn't as loud as some nights, but still might be a little for someone not used to it.
Davin had sipped at his drink for a while, and when he finished it had gotten water. He was careful about the amount of alcohol he drank, only sipping and letting enough time pass that, while he definitely felt the effects of drinking the two drinks prior, the water helped.
"Hey, ready to go home?" Tohru asked, coming up to the counter behind Davin.
He had taken off his apron, let down his hair, and was already considerably more relaxed.
Davin looked up, and nodded, standing. "Yeah. We were walking…Kira home, yes? At least part of the way?" he offered up a quick smile.
"Yeah, she's walking over to the door now," Tohru said, gesturing behind Davin, "I don't know exactly where she lives. A few blocks down, though, so we'll take her most of the way."
Davin nodded. "Alright, makes sense. Let's go, then."
Tohru walked out the door after Kira, and he held it open for Davin behind him.
"Hey, Kira. Rest of the night go alright?"
She shrugged. "Yeah. It did. Nothing to report. Listen, I'm sorry about that-"
"It's not your fault. They're the worst."
"Hah. Maybe they are."