Office Mates

Chicken Wings and Sad Things

Marian, Graham and Robin arrive at the bar, Kodama Spirits. Robin was allowed to pick the place they were going. Unlike most places that Marian went, Kodama Spirits had very little to offer in decorations and style. It was your typical bar. But, according to Robin, Kodama had cheap beers on tap for a Friday night special. Robin and Marian sit down in a booth that is just big enough for four people. Robin sits on one side and Marian is on the other. They watch as Graham grabs three beers and walks back to their booth with them. He sits down next to Robin.

Robin is still mad at Graham for the noob hat, so he is silent. The three of them awkwardly sit in silence for a minute. Graham can sense that the beer is not going to be enough of a peace offering. He goes back to the bar and orders some food and some more beers. Graham returns to the table with a basket of chicken wings. He places it in front of Robin. The two continue not speaking. Finally Marian asks Robin, "what is so great about this place? I don't think I have ever been here." Marian looks over the bar, which has seen better days. It's only got a few customers tonight and they are spread out. Robin smiles, "it's quite here. And I never will bump in to anyone I know here. I usually don't like a lot of people or noise when I go out." Graham smiles, "I can see the appeal. These wings are like 5 dollars a basket. Plus draft PBJs are only 1 dollar each. This place is amazing." 

For some reason Marian forgot she was with engineers. They are all about getting the best price on things. No need to overpay. They don't buy things unless they need them. Marian's other friends would take one look at this place and  say, 'NEXT.' Marian is convinced that she will probably never come back here either. Something about it made her feel sad. Like, she was missing out on something better by staying here. Marian takes a drink of the beer that Graham bought for her. At least it is cold.

Graham and Robin eat through 3 baskets of chicken wings and 3 rounds of drinks in just a few minutes. Robin has begun to be a little more chatty. Graham starts licking his fingers, "I think these are the best chicken wings I have ever had." Robin chimes in, "absolutely. They are the best." Marian looks at the two, "you two are obviously drunk, because these wings are basic." Robin looks offended. "You are crazy. These wings are delicious." With this, he hands Marian a wing. She take a nibble off of it and winces. "still ick." 

Graham is looking around. He then grabs his drink and takes a big long dramatic drink. He looks at Robin very seriously, "you are lucky tonight, Robin." Robin looks back, "seriously, why?" Graham starts to smile. "Because I am going to stay loyal to you tonight. I am not going to hit on anyone here tonight and go home with anyone" Robin starts looking around the bar. "you have my permission to go." Graham looks back and Graham starts leaning into Robin a little more, "I am here for your emotional support." The two best friends are slumped together.

Marian starts looking around the bar. Where are the women that Graham thinks are cute? There are maybe 10 people in the bar total, including their group. Marian looks around and starts shaking her head. "Graham, what are you even talking about? All I see is that super old lady over there, and those girls who are clearly underage." At this, Marian points to the one other booth with four girls in it. They are all giggling non stop and checking their phones.  Robin looks over to where Marian is pointing and starts laughing, "Oh man, JAILBAIT." Graham also turns to look at the girls, "how can you tell?!" Marian replies, "because they are nervous about being here. Hence all the giggling" 

Robin starts laughing even harder. Graham reaches over and gives Robin a side hug. "At least Robin isn't mad at me anymore." The two descend into laughter at this point and Marian starts to regret coming out with them. Robin goes to take another bite of his chicken wing when Marain snatches it out of his hand and throws it down. "We are done with wings. You came here to tell me about your ex. Start talking." Robin looks at the wing and then back to Marian. She's right. They came here to talk about something. The sooner he's done the sooner he can go home. And with that happy thought he asks, "Alright, what did you want to know about Livi?" Marian smiles, "everything."