Minor

[Scooter]

Scooter wasn't the type to be sneaky and do things he shouldn't, but ever since becoming mortal, he just couldn't control himself very well.

He wore a cloak with a large hood. It covered his hair and body. Most people in the town knew Scooter well enough to know he was way too young to be in the pub now. He sat on a stool in front of the main bar. He wanted to test something. A while back, he had come to the exact pub and drank a shot of vodka for the first time. Only, the taste had absolutely no effect on him. It was just like water. No matter how much he drank, he didn't become intoxicated.

He wanted to make sure his body really had become mortal. So he would use his alcohol theory to test it. It probably wasn't his best idea, since the smell was beginning to make him feel sick already.

[Scooter]

Scooters drink soon arrived. He hesitantly grabbed for it, staring at it a moment. He gently pressed the cup against his lips and closed his eyes. The smell was overwhelming. Before he could swallow his first sip, he spit it up. Why was the taste so much stronger than before?! Was this a mortal thing or was it because he was ill?! He wasn't sure.

[maureth]

Maureth wandered into the pub, wishing to get the first drink he's had in at least three months. He found a waitress and ordered a liter of ale, then looked for a place to sit. That's when he felt the bit of moisture hit his backside. He turned, frustrated at whoever spit on him. It was a boy that looked no older than fifteen, and if he was spitting up the drink he had in his hands then he was a lightweight. Time to help. He sat down across from the boy and smiled as the waitress set his ale down in front of him.

"First time drinking?" He asked after taking a quick swig.

[Scooter]

"D-Did I spit on you?! I'm so sorry! Please don't hit me! I'll pay for your dry cleaning!" Scooter apologized, bowing his head politely. "But y-yeah, I guess you could say this is my first time.. Sorry again. I really didn't do it on purpose."

[maureth]

Maureth laughed out loud at the boy. "It's fine. Shit happens." He paused and took another large swig of his ale, finishing half of his drink. "And if it is your first time, try something a bit lighter." He called the waitress over and ordered a rum and tonic with more tonic than usual. "Key is to let the first few times go under your tongue so that you don't taste it quite as much." He advised.

[Scooter]

Scooter nodded as he listened to Maureths advice. "W-Well, I don't really plan on becoming an alcoholic, I was just testing something.." his voice trailed off. "My name is Scooter, by the way! And yours?"

[maureth]

"Maureth." He said simply. The drink got here in a pint sized glass, like ordered, and set it in front of Scooter. "Before you take a swig, what are you testing with booze?"

[Scooter]

"I used to immortal and when I drank alcohol it had no effect on me. But I recently became mortal and just really wanted to make sure my body changed." Scooter explained, he looked at the drink in front of him. "I wanted to see if I could become intoxicated but I'm not sure I'll be able to drink enough if it all tastes like that.."

[maureth]

Maureth laughed, then handed the waitress a coin of pure gold. "Get used to it. Or drink shnapps." Maureth said.

[Scooter]

Scooter nodded. He grabbed the drink and sipped at it carefully. This time, he didn't spit it back out. "It's not so bad.." he commented, as he took another sip. "It's not the best but.. It's better than the other thing I was drinking."

[maureth]

When Scooter said that, the shnapps got there. Peppermint flavored. With a smile, he handed Scooter the drink. "I think you'll like this one." He said.

[Scooter]

Scooter took the drink, trying it a little less hesitantly. He smiled a bit, "It's not half bad!" he exclaimed.

[maureth]

"That's what happens when you trust an expert." He said, tipping his glass up in a kind of salute.

[Scooter]

Scooter smiled, saluting his cup the same way. "So, you come here often? Oh, uh, sorry! That's not supposed to be a pick up line! Oops, I always say things the wrong way.. I mean, do you like it here? At the pub? You seem to know a lot about this kind of stuff."

[maureth]

"First time I've been in this one, and I wouldn't have cared if it was a pick up line. I'm staying out of any relationship until my goal is fulfilled, and I go for the women." He responded. "But I do know quite a bit. It's what I get for living in a place where alcohol is the only beverage next to sour milk or dirty water."

[Scooter]

Scooter wasn't sure whether to laugh or not. "Where did you come from?"

[maureth]

"That I cannot reveal." Maureth said quickly, taking a swig from his glass.

[Scooter]

Scooter raised an eyebrow, not sure whether he should trust the man or not. "Alright.." he said, drinking more of his drink. He was silent for a minute, before turning back to Maureth. "Why can't you tell me?"

[maureth]

"Because where I think I am from is not where I am from." Maureth answered, his brow furrowed.

[Scooter]

Scooter raised an eyebrow. "Either I'm starting to get drunk or that actually doesn't make any sense at all.." he laughed awkwardly, scratching the back of his head. "W-Well, don't worry about it! I don't want you to talk about something if you're not very comfortable speaking about it! We can talk about something else, like, umm, like.." Scooter thought for a moment. "Do you have any hobbies?"