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[bprd_agent_red]

The front door opens, and a conversation drifts inside.

"Some more tuna?"

"No, no thank you."

"How about salmon? I've got plenty of that."

"Mmm, no, that is alright."

"I think Manning might have some caviar somewhere. I can turn his office upside down if you'd like some of that."

"No thank you, amigo, I am completely stuffed."

"Oh. Okay."

"But... I could use a drink."

"Yeah? Well, let's go then."

Enter two patrons; one, a big tall red guy (sans-trenchcoat for once), and sitting on his shoulder, an orange cat in boots, hat and cape.

The pair head straight for the bar. Red takes a seat at the counter, and Puss gives a cheerful greeting to Bar, happy that she made it through the chaos okay.

"Beer."

"Leche, por favor."


[ooc: Well, I reckon it had to happen. Two pups, one mun, tag one or both.]

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[not_his_pa]

William looks at them from his whiskey and smiles, only in Milliways would such a pair seem normal.

[bprd_agent_red]

Red passes the small glass of milk up to the cat on his shoulder, then lifts the giant mug of beer that appears for him.

Glancing over, he sees William and gives him a nod.

"Hey, it's the kid."

"Hello, kid." Puss lifts a paw and waves.

[not_his_pa]

"Hello, s.Red and cat sir, been a while. You both doin' alright?"

That's important to ask now with the ripples of everything that went wrong. He tries for a smile but it turns into a wince.

[cat_wth_panache]

Red sees that wince and eyes William critically.

"You been fighting again?"

Puss tilts his head.

"He is a fighter?"

Red leans back a bit, and covers his mouth with the back of his stone hand to whisper to Puss.

"He might be, but he seems to get beat up a lot."

"Ahh, I see."

[not_his_pa]

William's face is covered with bruises but he's not as hurt as the last time he met Red,

"Other guy looks just as bad."

[a1enzo]

Enzo approaches the bar, still singing softly. "♫ High-density woman, you got the ca-paci-ty for... Red! Did Liz find you?" he demands.


[ooc: At least Red, obviously; both if you like.]

[bprd_agent_red]

"Enzo!" Red greets the sprite with a wide smile.

"Yeah, I found Liz. How's it goin'?"

The enthusiastic greeting rocks Puss's perch, and so he hops down and settles for a seat on the counter top instead.

[a1enzo]

"A lot better than it was!" Well, that's obviously true no matter what.

He eyes Puss curiously. "That's not one of your usual cats," he says with certainty.

Actually, the cat and its gear look faintly familiar. Didn't he catch it flirting with AndrAIa once?

[bprd_agent_red]

Oh, there's been so many women, Puss can hardly be expected to keep track.

(But yes, yes he did.)

"Oh, this is Puss in Boots, Enzo. Puss, meet Enzo."

Puss gives a tip of his hat, recognizing the youth after a moment.

"Yes, the kitten sitter. It is good to see you again."

[hadyougoing]

Ava comes to the bar for some tea.

She's trying to wean herself off late-night caffeine dependency.

"--Hey," she says, to the big red guy.

"I remember you."

[bprd_agent_red]

It takes Red a moment to place her, and then he laughs, because he remembers the gag with the dummy and the balloon.

"Hey, I remember you, too."

"Hola," Puss says cheerfullly.

[hadyougoing]

"Whoa, hey talking cat!"

Ava's tea appears, but she doesn't notice it yet.

"Uh-- hi, guys! Sorry, I should be used to talking cats by now."

[cat_wth_panache]

"It is alright," Puss assures her. "You need not be afraid."

Because clearly it was his intimidating persona that startled her more than the talking cat part.

"This is Puss," Hellboy informs her. "Of the 'in Boots' fame."

[cutting_edgex23]

X blinks at them both, Red and the cat with the sword. Just once.

Then she stands and moves across the bar, footsteps silent but quick.

"Red. You are okay."

Beat.

"Liz was worried."

In case he didn't already know.

[bprd_agent_red]

Red and Puss both jump just a bit with her sudden appearance.

Both think the same thing; she needs a bell.

"Hey, Laura. Yeah, I'm alright, and I found Liz," Red says with a nod. "How're you making out?"

[cutting_edgex23]

She had one, once.

Once was enough.

"I am okay."

She pauses, as if thinking. Tenses are difficult.

"I have been okay, too. It is good you found Liz."

It is at this point she looks at Puss.

"Hello. I am X."

It is only polite.

[cat_wth_panache]

Red nods.

"Yeah, we got separated during that mess outside. We each got out of here okay, though."

"Greetings, señorita. I am Puss."

Removing his hat, he bows from his perch on Red's shoulder.

[rodrocks]

Rod looks over seeing the talking cat and blinks. As he then leans his head to the side and sips his beer.

[cat_wth_panache]

It's Puss who notices the man first. Eying him a moment, he leans in and whispers to Red.

Hellboy's head turns and they both regard Rod suspiciously.

[rodrocks]

Rod looks a little worried as he looks between them and sips his beer his guitar at his side as he takes a deep breath.

"Hello?"

[bprd_agent_red]

"Hey." Red nods.

"Hello." Puss dips his head.

"Problem" Red asks.

[fireandashesagain]

The cat is getting an evil eyed look from Brenton. He lets out an almost involuntary hissing noise when the cat comes near.

[cat_wth_panache]

Puss's head swivels, and he of course hisses right back.

[fireandashesagain]

Somehow he manages to look like he's fluffing up feathers - that aren't really there though there's a sort of air about him - and making himself look bigger.

[cat_wth_panache]

Puss retaliates by puffing out his fur, and making ominous growly noises.