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Pay your respects to the bar.

[ Perhaps it would have been better to just stay out of the kitchen. He didn't really need to go in there for anything, anyway. He could have just asked Kusanagi-san for a glass of water at the bar. But why bother him if he could just get it himself?

At least that's what he thought would be the better decision as he went in to check if there was a chilled pitcher in the fridge. He found one, but turning to reach for the cabinet door to find a glass, he met an obstruction. A very fragile and precisely stacked obstruction. ]

Ah shit--!!

[ First there was the shattering sound of the water pitcher, and then a larger crash was heard. Bandou cringed as he watched the tray of freshly washed wine glasses fall to the concrete floor, almost in slow motion. He nervously looked towards the doorway. If he could clean this up fast enough, then things would be fine. He could just claim the sound was his ringtone or something. Yeah, that would work.

Unfortunately for Bandou, the broom and dustpan wasn't within sight, probably sitting behind the bar or in the utility closet. So in a frenzy, he pulled his hat off his head and attempted to sweep up the mess as best, and as fast as he could. ]

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[It was the sound of something crashing that caught Izumo's attention the moment he came back from the back of the bar after taking a phone call. He usually didn't mind leaving the others alone, knowing they knew enough not to do anything while he was out for the few minutes.

Unfortunately, it seemed that the few minutes he was gone was enough to have one of them break something.

Freezing in place, Izumo's eyes zeroed in on the entrance leading to the kitchen, the sound of glass shattering echoing in his ears. He blinked once, twice, and then made his way into the kitchen, somewhat praying his mind was only playing tricks on him.

Only to find out it wasn't, and he's seeing Bandou hastily cleaning the mess with his hat, and Izumo takes the moment to see the damage.

And he is not happy, so he clears his throat loud enough to make his presence known.]

[ Nononono this is taking way too long. Damnit, where's Shouhei when he needs his help with something!

At this point, Bandou could care less about any cuts he's getting on his hand. There's so much glass and his hat is nearly full. He scrambles to his feet, hoping to get to the trash can fast enough to go back and clean up more when he hears was he was dreading most - the shock of which causes him to drop his hat, spilling out half of what he'd already cleaned. ]

Eh?!

[ He freezes. And even though you can't see his eyes, it's blatantly obvious that he's terrified of what might happen next. ]

Bandou. [He stresses out his name, his tone almost too kind.

Izumo takes a step inside, eyes darting to the mess before darting over to Bandou's injured hand.

He keeps the smile on his face, though.] What have you been doing? [And what did he tell you about entering the kitchen?]

[ Oh no the smile. The smile is never a good thing. He's done for, that's it. No more Bandou. ]

I just wanted some water! That's it! Oh god I'm sorry!

[ And he's clasping his hands together and bowing in apology. Maybe if he shows how sorry he is, then he'll survive this! 'Cept that being so loud in the process probably isn't helping. ]

[Be afraid. Be very afraid because that smile isn't loosening up at all.

Not even a budge.

And he raises an eyebrow at the sudden noise level.] What did I tell ya about going inta the kitchen?

[ He knows he should have stayed out, but it was just water! ]

I wasn't trying to break things!! I'll never come in here again, I swear!!

[SMILE.]

Lower your tone, Bandou. Or d'ya wanna have another talk? [Best obey him.] Get those cuts on your hand treated, then you're gonna clean up this mess.

NO!

[ It comes out all too quickly at the mention of the talk. But he quickly hushes himself. ]

eh, I mean... n-no.

[ At the last bit, he looks down at his hand. He was in such a frantic state that the stinging in his hand hadn't fully processed. It looks pretty bad, too. Lots of tiny cuts and a decent amount of blood. He winces at the sight of it. ]

Y-yeah ok. I'll clean it all up.

Go tend ta your hand first. Then come back. [He ushers Bandou out of the room. Go, shoo while he surveys the damage.

Izumo is already dreading everything, but he's already thinking of the best way for Bandou to repay him.

And he's not going to let him escape either.]

[ He'll be in the bathroom for a bit, washing the wounds out and trying VERY HARD not to accidentally break anything in there, as well.

Eventually he comes back, his hand decorated with a few bandages. He'd been silently hoping Kusanagi-san had gone back out to the bar and he could just quickly sweep things up better and get out of there. But of course his luck wasn't that good.

Peeking around the corner, he sees Kusanagi-san still standing right where he'd left him and he curses quietly under his breath. ]

damnit...

Bandou, c'mere. [He knows you're there, so don't even attempt to hide.

That smile is on his face again as he beckons the younger over with a wave of his hand. In his other hand, he's holding the broom and the dustpan.

He's dealt with Bandou long enough to know he's planning on doing a quick sweep before high tailing out of there, something Izumo's not going to let go this time.] While you're cleaning this up, I got something t' tell ya.

[ He enters the room hesitantly, looking a mixture of nervous and peeved. Great, the guy was gonna stick around and make sure he cleaned up well enough. ]

Ah...

[ He awkwardly rubs at the back of his head before taking the offered broom with his uninjured hand. ]

What's that then?

[Izumo doesn't answer his question at first, simply allowing him to take the broom first.

A bit of a pause, simply to add in a bit of effect, before that smile is back on his face.] You're gonna sweep the bar everyday in return for breaking not only the water pitcher, but the wine glasses, too.

[He places a hand on Bandou's shoulder.]

After all, ya gotta repay me somehow, right?

[ Bandou cringes at the thought of all that work...and then practically jumps when Kusanagi-san's hand touches his shoulder. Really, he should be grateful that's all the punishment he's getting. ]

Ok! Ok yeah, I'll do that no problem! Whatever you want!

[ Just please don't grab him by the face again and slam him against the bar! ]

Good. [Satisfied, he pats Bandou's shoulder in a friendly way before letting him go.]

Oh, I'll be inspecting your work, too. So if ya so much as try ta lessen your workload or slack off, your punishment will get worse. [And if he so much as hears you complain, Bandou will get to say hello to the bar again.

But with much more pain, this time.] Do I make myself clear?

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Yeah...

[ Bandou bites hit tongue, trying not to say anything that could get him into more trouble. And gripping the broom as gently as he can with his injured hand, begins to sweep the mess up. ]

[Izumo watches him for a moment before finally slipping out in order to check on his bar. Since its early, the chances of having customers was slim, but there were still the others, and the barkeep wants to make sure they don't do anything to mess it up.

However, as quick as he left, he's back, checking the progress.]

[ Bandou's gotten the mess pretty much swept when Kusanagi-san returns. Mainly because if he gets it done quickly that might put him in a better light. So when he comes back, Bandou's standing at the trashcan with a rather grumpy face on and smacking the top of his hat to get the remaining shards out. ]

That was quick. [A simple observation before Izumo checks the cleaning.

He gives a soft hum of approval, eyes darting over to Bandou.] How's your hand? [Because while Izumo can be a tyrant when it comes to his bar, he's not that mean to make someone keep working if an injury is bothersome.]

[ Bandou watched nervously as his work was inspected and evaluated. And oh thank god he was pleased with it. The last thing he wanted was to see that smile again. ]

It stings. But it's fine, I guess.

[Izumo nods, pleased with the answer.]

Great. Then ya can start sweeping in the bar. Make sure ya get every crumb and dust mite.

[ Ok, that's not was he was hoping to hear. He wanted to hear that he had done a good job and could go back to hanging out with the other guys. But nope. ]

Every single one? Is that even possible??

[Izumo is tempted to give him that talk, but he merely smiles that wonderful smile again.]

O'course 's possible. But ya might have your work cut out for ya. Kamamoto brought some snacks and the guys left crumbs around the bar. If ya manage ta make it spotless before it reaches high noon, then ya can get the rest o'the day off.

Noon??

[ Bandou immediately reaches into his pocket for his PDA. Only to give a horrified look because it is way too close to noon already! ]

Shit...

[ And with that he practically bolts out of the kitchen, almost tripping over himself in his haste. ]

[He nearly laughs at the sight.

He'd be lying if he said he didn't find any amusement in this, but seeing Bandou running out is funny.

Shaking his head, Izumo double checks the kitchen once more to make sure nothing was out of place and all of the glass was properly disposed of. Once satisfied, he goes out to the front, taking out a cigarette in the process.] Make sure it's spotless!

I know! I know!

[ But he's sweeping in a frenzy. Moving chairs out of the way in a manner that might inflict scratches on the floor, and casting angry looks at any of the guys who were already there, teasing him over the situation he'd gotten himself into. ]

Oi. Either take your time and do it right, or I'll make you clean the whole bar, including the rooms upstairs, if ya keep adding more damage ta my bar. [He moves behind the bar, watching Bandou with eyes like a hawk.

He sees everything.]

[ Kusanagi-san will get a nervous and apologetic smile as Bandou turns and continue to sweep in a more professional manner. But turned away, he huffs and curses quietly under his breath. ]

Damnit. I wasn't trying to break things...this is stupid.

[He orders Kamamoto to watch Bandou while Izumo works on ordering a new case of wine glasses.

It's a good way of letting Bandou some freedom without being watched obsessively by the barkeep.

However, Izumo isn't that mean. So when noon comes, Izumo claps his hands together to get Bandou's attention.]

[ Bandou probably could have slacked off a decent amount with Kamamoto watching him. But it's getting really close to noon. So he's down on hand and knee, trying to see if he missed anything under the long tables when Kusanagi-san claps. It startles him and he hits up, knocking his head on the edge of the table. ]

Ah! Damnit...

[Izumo sighs softly as Bandou hits his head. Shaking his head at the sight, he heads over to where Bandou is, a cigarette placed in his mouth and he snaps his fingers to light it, having left his own lighter in the back from earlier.

He raises an eyebrow.] How's the cleaning going?

[ Bandou's sitting on the floor, rubbing at the sore spot on his head. He mumbles his answer, sounding a bit irritated that now he's got a cut up hand and a headache. ]

nnngh...good. I think I got everything.

I'll be the judge o' that. [Izumo scans the place, looking through every crevice to make sure Bandou really did get everything.

When he doesn't see anything that stands out to him, he nods.] Alright, ya did a good job. Go get some ice for your head, if it hurts; otherwise, you're free ta go.

[ And Bandou will just sit there and watch as Kusanagi-san checks every little nook and cranny, nervously hoping the guy isn't too picky. He almost winces when Kusanagi-san starts to talk again, automatically assuming that he'll tell him to redo it.

But instead he gets praise! Which really isn't something he gets often, unless you count Shouhei. ]

Really?

[ He gets a stupid grin on his face, ego inflating just a bit from that. ]

Really. [He sees that, the corners of his lips twitching just the slightest.

For now, he won't let that ego deflate. For now.] But if ya go inta the kitchen without my permission again, you're gonna be work here for a month and clean everything — no breaks.

[ The grin stays on until Kusanagi gives him that stern warning. Bandou's hands immediately go up defensively. ]

No, no I'll stay out! Promise!

[ He's glad to be getting out of this situation so easily. ]

But uh, could I get a drink at the bar?

[ He never quite got that glass of water, to begin with. Better ask permission this time. ]

[Izumo gives him a look before he nods.]

Just one drink, though.

[He heads behind the bar to get Bandou a glass of water.] Just try not to break the glass.

[ He takes a seat on one of the bar stools and pulls the glass to him. He stares at it a moment, almost getting a pout on his face. He was kinda hoping Kusanagi would have interpreted what he'd asked for as him wanting a drink drink. Though disappointed, he sips at it anyway. ]

You're not gonna make me actually pay for the glasses, are you?

[ Cleaning would be annoying, but it'd better than giving up his measly paycheck. Or a few of them. Those glasses were probably more expensive than they needed to be. ]

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[Izumo's not likely to give him a drink right now. He's still not happy with his broken glasses and Bandou entering the kitchen without his permission.

Though, at the question, he raises an eyebrow.] D'ya want ta pay for 'em? Those were all imports, so they'll cost a fortune.

[ Yeah, it was a long shot, but doesn't mean he can't be grumpy about it. Especially considering he has no concept of how fast he gets drunk or how much louder it makes him. ]

No! Of course not!

[ Damn it, why'd he even ask? ]

[At least be happy Izumo's giving you something to drink, Bandou.

He smiles.]

O'course, if ya insist on paying it, I'll have no problem with it at all either.

[ Flailing! ]

N-no! I can hardly pay for my crappy apartment, as it is!!

[A grin as he chuckles.]

Then don't ask next time, otherwise I'll really make ya pay for it.

Fine... I was just making sure.

Now, go ahead and hang out with the rest o' the guys. 'm sure ya wanna go out and have fun than ta spend here all day.

Yeah, okay.

[ He finishes his water, being super careful with the glass as he slides it to Kusanagi. Then he hops off the seat and wanders over to the other guys. A few of them are still snickering at him getting punished and, of course, he can't help but yell at them to shut up. ]

[Izumo shakes his head at the sight before he goes to make a call.

If the boys (or Bandou) starts to get too loud, he'll tell them to quiet down so he can talk properly.]

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Pay your respects to the bar.

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I got the icons up, did you see?

I did! Thank you so much for them!

No prob, also don't feel obligated to use them, just wanted to share since I had so many.

Alright. I actually have little Izumo icons, so more is always welcome c:

enjoy them if you decide to use them then :)

I will <3

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