Act 2: Some Ships Set Sail

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"First round's on me!" Said Gilbert as they walked in the doors and all the performers cheered.

The large group quickly filled the cozy establishment and after their first drink they began breaking off into smaller groups. Ludwig, Gilbert, and Alfred were shooting pool. Feliciano had taken to roosting under Ludwig's arm between his turns, while Matthew cheered Alfred on. Although his attention seemed to be on another player at least half the time.

Still being new to the crew, Antonio had to scope out the best bar company. The pool game was already in full swing so he didn't want to intrude. He thought about sliding into a booth with Elizabeta, Roderich, and Yao, but then he spotted a certain Italian that piqued his interest.

"How's the wine here?" He asked, taking a seat at the bar beside him.

"Cheap." said Lovino, taking a swig from his glass, trying to ignore the Spaniard.

Antonio flagged the bartender and requested the same.

"I didn't know you spoke Spanish."

"That's because you never asked, jerk bastard."

Antonio chuckled, already used to Lovino's nickname for him. Even with the rudeness, Antonio found it endearing.

"Lo siento. How many languages do you speak, Lovino?"

"Three. Italian, Spanish, and English."

"Guau. Does Feliciano speak Spanish too?" Said Antonio, after thanking the bartender for his drink.

"No. He learned German." said Lovino, a deeper frown growing across his face, but Antonio beamed.

"Then it will be just our language, Lovi!"

"Alfred knows Spanish too. And don't-a call me Lovi! Only Feli and our nonno can call me that!"

"Oh. Lo siento." Antonio took a drink of his wine and grimaced. "Aye, you weren't kidding! This es poor quality. Let me get you something better."

Antonio picked up the wine list standing up on the bar and started looking it over.

"No grazie." said Lovino flatly.

"Eh? ¿Por qué?"

"I don't let men buy me drinks."

"Que? Lovi—I mean, Lovino, I didn't mean it like that—I was just—"

"Smile!"

"Huh?" Antonio Looked around just in time to be blinded by a flash.    

    

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"Ciao, Liz." said Lovino, unsurprised by her excessive photography.

"Szia, Lovino." said Elizabeta, putting away her phone as she and Roderich approached the pair.

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