[center][h1][i][color=fff200]Callie[/color], [color=turquoise]Caius[/color] & [color=palevioletred]Claudia[/color][/i][/h1][/center] [center][img]http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/CK_Slade/Calliecaiusclaudia.png[/IMG][/center] [hr] [center][i]Collaboration of [@Caits] & [@Kyrisse][/i][/center] [hr] Callie was a little bit flustered, as a guy smiled and spoke with her, his advice didn't help her much and she stared at all the different drinks and types, and then back up at the guy, wide eyed an almost dear in the headlights look. [color=fff200]"um....I don't imagine mixing all this together would bring about a pleasant taste"[/color] She glanced over at the girl, who introduced them, a little relieved. [color=fff200]"oh rocking the C names then. Cool. I'm Callie and id very much like a crash course...I kind of just got dump in this...and it's a little bit like drowning" [/color] She looked back at the different drinks, not even sure what was what. [color=palevioletred]"Oh, bummer. That must suck. But don't worry. We'll help you out. We're the best bartenders from down south. Nice to meet you by the way,"[/color] Claudia rolled up her sleeves as she walked behind the counter. [color=palevioletred]"Stop grinning like a fool and help us out here, Cai,"[/color] she ordered. Caius watched the two women behind the counter with an amused look on his face. [color=turquoise]"You volunteered to help. Why drag me into it?"[/color] he asked in a light, playful tone. [color=palevioletred]"Because I said so. I'm older than you,"[/color] Caius shook his head. [color=turquoise]"Playing that card, are you? You're only older by two minutes,"[/color] he chuckled and stood up anyway. As soon as he was behind the bar, he gave Callie another grin. [color=turquoise]"Nice to meet you, Callie. I---"[/color] he wasn't finished speaking when Claudia pushed him towards a woman who had come up to the bar. [color=palevioletred]"You take care of the orders while I give Callie a summary on what she need to do,"[/color] Claudia instructed. Caius chuckled, nodded then turned to the woman. [color=turquoise]"What can I get for you, ma'am?"[/color] "Hey handsome... Can I get a Sex on the Beach? You..." Claudia turned to Callie. [color=palevioletred]"Okay, Caius can handle them. Including all the flirting,"[/color] she shook her head and rolled her eyes and pretended to be exasperated despite the grin on her lips. [COLOR=Palevioletred]"Anyway, you have to first figure out what the customer wants. Of course, most of them would want alcoholic drinks. But some don't."[/color] Why was he smiling at her so much? Callie was as inexperienced with guys as she was with making drinks. Was it just being friendly? Or was it flirting? She had no idea. She watched the brother and sister, trying to figure them out, but not coming close to doing so. She glanced over to Claudia as she started speaking to Callie. [i]so it was flirting?[/i] Callie shook her head, sure she had just gone red and she quickly weaved a glamour to hide any blush. [color=fff200]"Gods, why make it so hard?"[/color] She said exasperated, mixing potions was so much easier, you just had to know what went with what. [color=fff200]"And why give them such names? Sex on the beach? What the hell is that?"[/color] Too late, Callie had to wonder if Alex, being a vampire, might be adverse to having werewolves behind the counter, but she decided he had dumped her here, she could do whatever she wanted. And right now these two were like a lifesaver being thrown at her. She'd be stupid not to take the help. Claudia patted her hand in a reassuring manner as she explained the alcoholic beverages that were available to them. [color=palevioletred]"You mix potions, I'm sure. This is just like that... well, in a way..."[/color] she gestured towards Caius, who had attracted several more customers in a short span of time. Most of them were women. [color=palevioletred]"I dunno who came up with the names but I suppose they work... That's vodka and peach schnapps over ice... then cranberry juice and finally... orange juice,"[/color] she explained everything her brother mixed into the glass. [color=fff200]"Potions are easy"[/color] Callie said, [color=fff200]"You just have to know what goes with what. This?"[/color] She shook her head, sighing softly. [color=fff200]"This is like....learning how to do it all over again. I just want to stick with spells."[/color] She didn't even know what she was trying to learn it, Caius seemed to have everything under control. [color=fff200]"I don't even drink"[/color] [color=turquoise]"I don't think a crash course would really help you out if you don't even drink,"[/color] Caius called out to Callie as he began mixing another drink. Even though the customers were taking most of his attention, it was obvious that he was listening in on the women's conversation. [color=turquoise]"If ever you find yourself stuck mixing drinks again, we'll help you out,"[/color] he offered. [color=palevioletred]"Ooh, being generous, are you?"[/color] Caius grinned and winked at Callie. He looked at his sister, shrugged then turned his attention back to the drink he was mixing. Claudia chuckled. [color=palevioletred]"That's Caius for you, I suppose. But yeah, we'll help you out if you need us to. How'd you end up working for the blood suckers, anyway?"[/color] she asked. [color=fff200]"I kinda got kidnapped by one."[/color] Callie said absently, apparently not even away of what she said, [color=fff200]"And now apparently they all think I work for them"[/color] Callie was a little resentful about that [color=fff200]"Tabitha is an odd little duck, but she seems quite nice. And, well, I can't really turn down a roof over my head"[/color] she said with a shrug, glancing to Claudia. [color=fff200]"Honestly, I think Lucinda likes the idea of a club, but when it comes to running it...And she leads Alex around by the nose, he's off going after her somewhere and so here I am. Not knowing how to make a drink"[/color] She leaned back slightly, rummaging through one of her pockets, and coming out with a couple of charms. [color=fff200]"They're sensory charms. A bit rudunent for you two, but I know vampires, particulary the originals, can hide pretty effectively. They'll warn you of an unsuspected approach. Just...thanks for pulling me out the deep end. I wish I could repay you with more then those charms."[/color] [color=palevioletred]"Hmmm..."[/color] was all Claudia said when Callie spoke of her abduction. She looked at the charms and took them. She was pretty confident about her own abilities. Add Caius to the equation and nothing would be able to get pass without them knowing. But charms were useful. And it wasn't everyday that a witch came around and gave them some. [color=palevioletred]"You didn't really need to give us anything but thank you. These would be really useful."[/color] A thought suddenly occured to her and her face lit up. [color=palevioletred]"Why don't you try drinking? I can have Caius fix you up something mild,"[/color] she suggested. [color=fff200]"It's not so much that I don't drink, its that I can't afford it"[/color] Callie said softly, looking away from them both. No one liked to admit that they were homeless, much less poor, but when you were both, it was a touchy subject. She bit her lip, knowing she'd just willingly given away what could be money for her next meal, but found for the nounce that she didn't particularly care. [color=fff200]"I was thrown out by my coven, because I didn't like the way they did things...Had to flee, and here I am in Elyra. Its not so easy to start again"[/color] She said after a moment. [color=turquoise]"That's a sad story. Something we're not strangers to,"[/color] Caius said as he walked over and placed a glass in front of Callie. [color=turquoise]"Here's A Kiss Goodnight. Nothing strong. Just something to pick up that mood."[/color] [color=palevioletred]"So, do you plan on staying with the vampires?"[/color] Claudia asked. [color=fff200]"Well, I think Tabitha might object to me leaving....but I have no where else to go anyway"[/color] Callie said with a shrug. At least there was food, and a roof over her head there. She frowned at the drink, wondering if she should try it or not. A goodnight kiss seemed a daunting name. She hesitated, before trying it. [hr][hr][center][@Wick] [@dabombjk] [@RumikoOhara] [@Venku] [@King Tai][/center]