Everything Is Fine: 2 // KazuScara Fanfic

1. Heart of Ice

       Angel's Share is the same as usual except that Kazuha is in charge of the tavern right now. Diluc has passed down the tavern management towards Kazuha as he wanted to focus on expanding his industry all the way to Natlan and Snezhnaya. Scaramouche on the other hand has nothing too much happening to him. He is already back to his old self, working along with Tighnari. The only thing new is that a new specialist doctor has been transferred to St. Xavier's Hospital.

       Inside Angel's Share, Kazuha is still doing what he enjoys which is mixing drinks. It feels like he is a natural born mixologist, able to come up with every type of drink that is suitable with the things he have around. The red streaked bartender pours in a mix of dry gin, dry vermouth and a dash of orange bitters into a martini glass before topping it off with a skewered olive and a lemon twist before sliding it slowly to a man sitting infront of him.

       The man nodded, still having his noise cancelling headphones covering both of his ears. He slides a dollar bill towards the bartender. Kazuha took the bill and placed it into the cashier, placing back the spirit bottles into the freezer. The man took a sip from the cocktail. He immediately raised his eyebrow, finally believing what his peers said about a native young Inazuman residing in Mondstadt having a natural talent for bartending.

       "I came here all the way from Sumeru, just wanted to try your drinks... And you didn't disappoint me" the grey haired man took off his headphones, resting it between his neck. Kazuha lets out a warm smile, taking the compliment to his heart. He placed down the glass he was polishing, making a slight 'clink' sound as it came to contact with the ceramic counter. 

       "You're not the first one to say that but... Thank you very much..." Kazuha replied, placing both of his hands on top of the countertop, slightly leaning forward. The grey haired man's expression didn't changed even a slight wrinkle. He continued reading the brown hardcover book he brought along with him.

       "I'm Alhaitham by the way. Dr. Tighnari told me about this place so, I wanted to come and have a look" the man continued, not shifting his attention away from the book pages. Kazuha stood silently, getting his interest hooked by the man. 

       "Dr. Tighnari? You know him?" Kazuha asked. Alhaitham nodded, not uttering a single word before putting back his headphones on. Kazuha didn't want to ask any further questions as it seemed like Alhaitham wanted some time alone. The doorbell rang, Kazuha looked at the entrance. Freminet walked into the bar along with a girl with salmon pink hair wearing a hat almost identical to Freminet's. The blonde boy sat on a barstool, sliding a dollar bill before ordering the usual Old Fashioned.

       "Hello Freminet and... Charlotte if I am not mistaken?" Kazuha asked while taking out a bottle of bourbon out from the freezer to start making Freminet's drink. The girl smiled with joy, resting her elbow on top of the counter. 

       "Still remember my name I see. What do you have here...?" Charlotte asked. Kazuha pointed above him. There is a board full of menus written down. Charlotte took a quick glance through the menu board before having her attention caught on a drink.

       "You serve coffee here?" Charlotte asked. Kazuha nodded while stirring the bourbon he poured in along with simple syrup, ice cubes and bitters. He slides the Old Fashioned towards Freminet. 

       "We used to only serve some basic espresso and latte. But now I make some proper coffee" Kazuha replied, wiping the table dry from ice cube spills. Charlotte thought for a while before asking Freminet.

       "Fremmy? What kind of coffee you recommend?" Charlotte asked. Freminet choked on his drink as he was taken aback by the sudden question. Freminet coughed a little, clearing his throat from the burning sensation from the alcohol he consumed. Freminet stared at the floor, looking slightly down.