Bartender to Space Adventurer?! (w/amaya)

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Milky way galaxie, Earth, north hemisphere, near a busy space port was an old town called Peterton, set on the outskirts of the largest city on Earth. A hub for adventurers and bounty hunters alike. Coming in and out of the port were boxes of treasure and dead creatures a like, as well as caged criminals that tried to flee the solar system. Being an adventurer took skill, and a lot of luck. And the ones who were the most skillful or just plain full of luck would take on Vanguard bounties. Toughest and most dangerous bounty request around, these bounties were from high in command and rich personal. These were the ones where one bounty can make anyone live their life the way they wanted. But many adventurers have died taking on these bounties, but those who succeed are well know.

A simple bar near the port called the Ghost is a hangout spot for adventurers. Inside were trophies from adventurers who donated to the bar, pictures of different planet and creatures would decorate the bar. Lines of glasses behind the counter and a large menu of different cocktails and combinations. The bar owner was a large space creature far from the system. About the height of a truck and the strength of one too. Turtle like head with no hair and very rough skin. He was a Cabal, orginally a soldier but retired and opened a bar. Some of the trophies on the wall was his, and the locals knew him well as Glenn. He was taking orders and marking them down to give to his chef in the kitchen. A small, several armed alien with metal parts making up a shell for him. Wore a respirator to help him breath and four eyes crab like head. He was a scavenger or some call them fallen, a race of scavengers that take parts of any kind and use it as clothing, armor, or even material to build their ships. He is good with his hands and makes for taking in many orders at once. Cooking away in the kitchen, the locals love Vats' cooking. Busy was usual, adventurers come in and order food and drinks. No one would start trouble, but it's not just Glenn and Vats are old war pals, but their bartender is the closest to the weapons. "Hey Glenn! Two beers and a Thorn cocktail!"

 

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Renee leaned on the bar, her dark brown hair lying over one shoulder of her sequinned black attire. She lolled her head to one side, pushing out her pink lips just a little. She wasn't drunk yet but she liked to give the impression that she was. She was the bar-tender after all, and from time to time she would drink a glass or two. She was there to take the order in a flash, eyes dropping only momentarily. She twiddled her hair in a seemingly absent-minded way but soon returned to her normal serious mood. Renee worked since she can remember in the Ghost. The payment was always enough to pay for her apartment and life expenses. She liked working in that simple bar because there was always a story to narrate and an adventure to dream about. The bar was decorated mostly by the customers and every trophy had a story to tell. Often she would get lost in the stories as if she was part of the adventure. The ghost was a place that had unleashed her imagination. Of course, the customers were all sorts of creatures. But inside the bar, everyone remained equal and nothing was asked.​

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Renee had a kind of understated beauty, perhaps it was because she was so disarmingly unaware of her prettiness. She was often told that she was pretty. But she would laugh and take it as a joke. Her light tan skin was completely flawless. She never used face masks or expensive products, that really wasn't her m.o. She was all about simplicity, making things easy, helping those around her to relax and be happy with what she had. Perhaps that is why her skin glowed so, it was her inner beauty that lit her brown eyes and softened her features. When she smiled and laughed most would smile along. That was after all one of the reasons she was one of the best bar-tender in Ghost. She was not particularly tall, around 5'3. She had a slender figure that was noticeable.​

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She pulled behind the bar and grabbed two beers before even Glenn showed up to place the order. She already knew the regulars and what they would order. Like Glenn and Vats. They have been customers forever. She was finishing the Thron cocktail to serve as noticed Glenn approaching the bar. "It's already ready! Anything else?" she asked with her usual girly voice. That it was tone higher and deep from any usual girl around the galaxy.​

 

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Glenn walked back to the bar for the orders and notice that they were already made with Renee looking at him. Glenn laughed a hearty laugh, "Hohaha." Laughing a very dark and trembling tone. "It's a glories day. Full of paying customers and I have my trusty barkeeper to give them what they need." There was a small hiss in the kitchen. "Ahah, of course you you are my trusty chef too my friend." He picks the drinks up and gives them to the customers. The Ghost was home to most people here and it continues to be.

Near the counter there were four adventurers talking to each other about their latest bounty. Each with unique planets and scores for their tales. The first adventurer, blue skin, glowing yellow eyes, and a scar across his eye. Spoke about a recent bounty on Mars. "So there I was, surrounded by large disgusting thrall. I didn't know which was worse. Their smell or their looks haha." The table laughed as he continued the story. "So one charged and I slide underneath it, sticking a grenade on his back as that idiot bumped into the others. Boom! took out a couple while the other two roared. Love it when monsters do that, makes it easy to shoot two grenades down their throat with my trusty launcher. And cause of that, my bounty was completed and scored a nice cash reward." The adventurer across from him laughed. "Ha, is that so? Then how's bout you by a round. Or didja already spend the money on a fancy new cape?" The three of the laughed as the other adventurer looked to the side, he was wearing a new cape and it did cost him a pretty penny. "W-what, pshh, no. I've always had this." He kept going on and the table laughed even more. The adventurer sitting next to him took a mount to look at the trophies on the wall, he started to wonder where that one adventurer was at. Looking at one of the more special trophies, behind the bar above the bartender was a strange head of a robot. It had green moss coming off from it and a eye that is switched off but has a faint crimson to the lens. A shape of a flat diamond and had an advance design. "Hey fellas. Do you think that one guy will ever come back. Been like what, four years.. five? Now he had some good stories." The table heard him mention that adventurer and looked at that trophy that adventurer brought in. "Ah who cares. He probably wouldn't want to come back to an old worn down town like this since he did those Vanguard bounties. Probably just sippin on a martini over on Kepler." Says the adventurer with the cape.

 

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Renee was proud. It was the kind of Pride, that she earned it the right way, with hard work, dedication, and love. She loved her job. It was like it was a gift from the heart and soul, she could stand back and feel proud. Renee looked confident as Glenn returned to take the order. She smiled nodding at Glenn, who thought her as one of his best bar-tender. And Renee, like always, gave her best. It was not only because of her hardworking personality but she always wanted the customers to be pleased. Ghost felt like home to her. Always filled with all kind of people that loved adventures. There was always a story to hear and a new journey to imagine. She would space out whenever she listened to someone speaking about their adventures. She would fantasy​

that she was part of it. She never had the luxury to leave Peterton. Being an adventurer took skills, and Renee never felt that she had the calcifications to become one. She had to take risks and leave everything behind. Honestly, even if her heart was flattered to the idea. Her mind would always remind her odds ensuring her that working as a bartender in Ghost was the best option she had. "After all Glenn, Ghost is their only best option. Who wouldn't want to stop by!?" she said with a warm smile on her face. Then she went on to make the next drinks for the new customers. "This place would be nothing without our Chef!" she agreed with Grenn's words.​

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Renee had just returned from the kitchen. She brought the usual drink to the Chef, who was also one of the hardworking employees of Ghost. His dishes had enticed many of the adventurers and bounty hunters to visit the Ghost again and again. She noted the four adventurers who were talking about their latest bounty. She would lean against the bar counter and hear all the details as her mind would start to build all the exotic worlds that the adventures would narrate. Renee smiled "The smell of course. The ugliness you could be forgotten. But the smell it remains." she added laughing with them. And although she was not part of the adventure it already became alive inside her head. Creatures with ugly faces and inhuman bodies, that smelt badly rose. Soon, it was like the scene became alive in front of her.​

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Boom! Boom!​

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And she imagined the grenade exploding and blowing up the creatures. And soon another explosion followed. Her face looked alive as if she was so close and she could smell the smoke from the explosion. And when she realized she was still back in Ghost and it saddened her. Though they weren't done talking about their journeys. Renee turned and gazed behind her, she could see the trophy they were talking about. It seemed like some kind of Robot she couldn't identify. Renee smiled and shook her head "It doesn't matter. Everyone wants to return to Ghost. It's a small place but filled with so many adventures and stories. That eventually everyone comes back, to narrate their new undertakes. To add more trophies to the wall!" she turned and pointed at the gigantic wall that was filled with all kinds of trophies and there was still room for more.​

 

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The four adventurers looked at the wall of trophies and some do belong to them and nodded, agreeing with Renee. "I'll drink to that!" The four adventurers cheered and clashed their drink together. Time went by and stories continued to travel throughout the bar. Planets and creatures being told left and right, treasures and tips for future bounties, even talk about teaming and partnering for more dangerous bounties. Until an adventurer came in a bit out of breath, looking around until he saw his group of adventurer pals and rushed over. Asking Glenn for water before turning to his pals.

"Guys. G-guys. He's back! Get what ever you can trade. He brought something that you'll want." The adventurer with a red helmet next to him shrugged his shoulders. "Who? Can't you see we're having lunch. Did you fill up the ship like we told you to do?" He ask as he took a swig. "Yes I did and who I saw at the port was Cisco, the Vanguard bounty hunter!" The man choked on his swig at the name Cisco. He spit out his drink and grabbed the Adventurer. "What!? Should've said it sooner! Come on!" The party slammed the credit that they owed to the bar and quickly left the bar, leaving their adventurer who was out of breath to catch up. Glenn came by with the water and looked at the party leaving. Noticing the credit on the table he quickly ruled out a dine and dash. Turning to give the water to the out of breath adventurer he asked, "Big hurry, and for what?" He asked. The adventurer took a large drink of water and took a heavy breath. "Ahh, it was Cisco." He said. Glenn's eyes lit up and smiled and laughed. "Ha Ha Hoohaha! Cisco! My friend if this is true, hehe then there will be good stories tonight. Hahaha!" It has been awhile since Glenn was this happy. It lit up the bar and other adventurers overheard that he was back in town. Most of them payed their tabs and went to see if this was true. The rest stayed and started talking about him.

Glenn went to the bar and hollered at Vats. "Vats! Our friend is going to come. Make a roast, he'll love it haha." Vats hissed happily and clanged some pots together. Glenn looked at Renee and chuckled. "I knew today was a good day. Lets welcome our friend back when he comes in." An adventurer heard Glenn's excitement. "How do you know he'll stop by?" The adventurer asked. Glenn turned and chuckled. "Why? Because this is his home. And where else to get good food and drinks? This is his favorite spot. Stay and listen for great stories."

 

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She gasped her own drink, a cold beer, and lifted up the bottle cheering with them from afar. She sipped some of her beer and gazed at the wall as she was resting her arms against the counter. Renee had heard a few of the stories before and knew how every trophy in the wall of Ghost was won. However, listening to the same tells again and again brought to the table new information. She would know a lot of the planets and creatures the costumers of Ghost went because the narrate the story in such ways it brought the quests alive. Her heart skipped a beat each time the stories were getting more serious and dangerous. It felt some times the bounties would never reach the end of the journey. Eventually, they would succeed. The wall that was filled with trophies was proof of that.​

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Suddenly, the imaginary world Renee created in front of her was shuttered in small pieces. It was when another adventurer rushed inside like he was bringing such important news. He was panting and seemed like he was carrying a secret long forgotten. Renee turned around and leaned under the counter catching a bottle of water. She placed it in the corner of the bar for Glenn to offer to the man. Renee lifted an eyebrow curiously as well to know who that person was. 'Cisco' she thought. That was a name she never thought would hear again. Although she knew all those years working at Ghost that the adventurers would always return. Ghost had something that would bring them back. Back to share their new stories. But to hang their trophy in the wall. Though Cisco was a name she was almost sure she would never hear again. She understood their reactions. As she watched the team of four vanishing out of the bar and towards the port. Soon more people followed, slowly outside.​

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Renee gazed at Glenn and how happy he seemed. First, because Cisco was a close friend of his. And secondly, he would always bring the best trophies and stories aiding the reputation of Ghost. "We've heard some of the best stories. And it has been a while we heard any great adventure like the ones that Cisco brings," she said with a smile on her face. Renee watched as Glenn was already acting happy and wanting to please his friend. Renee nodded at him. She as well grabbed from behind the bar the expensive alcohol that was Cisco's favorite and a clean glass with ice. She was already preparing his drink. Next, she started to arrange more drinks and beers. She made her way to the small storage room that was next to the bar to catch more supplies. She realized if Cisco would stop by Ghost the Bar would get overcrowded. Soon, the counter unit was filled with more drinks, ice, and clean glasses. "Vat you might have to make sure you are also having extra supplies. I think we are going to be overbooked tonight!" she told him in a louder tone so the Chef could hear her.​

 

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Vats clicked and breathed heavily as he replied to Renee. "Yesss, supplies good for tonight." He took a breath as he started to get ready. Glenn was cleaning and sweeping the tables for more customers later. Chuckling to himself as he worked.

Back at the port. There was lots of commotion from the fueling station, adventurers gathered around a Ship that was fueling up. It wasn't anything too fancy but at a closer look it was decked out with a high grade shield and weapons to match. Engineers and mechanics were enjoying the closer look as adventurers were gather around a young man. His name was Cisco, looked to be 25 but he'll tell you he's 24. Black brushed back hair and a light beard on his face. His armor looked like normal clothing but it had plating underneath the jacket. Jeans with a scale pattern on the side looking like a snake. And a holster with a pistol inside. A skinny Cape with a good covering his back and what looks like a rifle as well. He was talking to the other adventurers, catching up and making trades. But mostly it was trading and selling since he wanted to just relax later at his favorite place. He wanted to go back for awhile now, not just to get some good food and catch up with his pals but to also deal with some business here. He motioned people to step back as his ship went to orbit for parking while he stayed there. "Okay, trading is done for now. If you want to trade more I'll be here tomorrow as well." He said. Adventurers were still making offers and Cisco noted offers that interest him for next time. He started walking out of the port while still talking and being followed by people.

A half hour later he was near the Ghost. Simple bar but many good memories from it. Still being swarmed with people, he got some space as he walked inside. Catching Vats' cooking the moment he walked in and sighed. "Ah, it's nice to be back." Cisco's little moment of nostalgia was interrupted by a large Cabal that grabbed him and lifted him up. "Ah my friend! It so good to see you again hahaha." Glenn was always a hugger for people he knew. And this is what got Cisco by surprise everytime. "Whoa there big guy, hey it's good to see you too. Now could ya put me down. Its.. hard to.. breath." Glenn chuckled and let go of him. Cisco sighed and smiled. Vats clickled and waved at Cisco which he would wave back and clickled back as well. "Ah, getting better yesss. Speaking my tongue, improving." Vats said as he was finishing the food. Glenn looked at all the adventurers outside and hollered, "Now I know you all aren't just here for good food and drinks. You come in you better be paying haha." The adventurers were willing to pay and have drinks as they wanted to hear the stories from Cisco. While Cisco went to the bar and smiled at Renee. "Hey there, still workin in Ghost huh. Thought you'd be off looking for an adventure." He said with a smirk.

 

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The lights in the bar were dim, except for the few lights flashing from the walls and onto the floor. The trophy wall had extra lights to emphasize their importance. Alcohol stained the floor, and if one looked close enough there were even blots of dried food both old and new. Ghost remained opened 24/7 and cleaning the old thing was impossible. Though the bar counter, kitchen, and tables were always kept clean. It wasn't always like that. But after the first week that Renee started working there, she would always complain to keep it clean and tidy. "Then we are ready to go!" she cheered "Because It will get really busy tonight!" Honestly, the place was always running. But at times like this when a known adventure would return. It would get overfilled. As everyone wanted to hear the stories and ask about the trade. Either way, it would be crammed tonight.​

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A few moments later loud voices and cheers were heard coming from outside. The number of people that had followed him in Ghost was pretty high, as Renee, Glenn, and Vats foresaw. As to the people in attendance, everyone present had more or less the same reason they arrived at Ghost; Cisco. For a moment Renee was not sure if they would fit inside the bar. Renee was serving one drink after the other and tried to keep up who paid and who didn't. The fog of cigarette smoke at the loud, manic, curious crowd that wanted to meet and speak with Cisco. Glenn, as well as Renee, were reminded them not to forget to pay. It would be an irony after such hard work and a busy day, their efforts would be in vain. There were a number of tall bar stools arranged to accommodate any drinker who didn’t want to be seated at one of the tables. Those were already filled. Some would even just lean or seat against the counter. Renee has to remind them to climb down because she needed space to serve the drinks.​

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And as the chaos was unleashed she had noticed Glenn picking up and hugging someone. The owner always liked to hug people he thought as friends. She shook her head at his strong hug around the young man. Renee was also excited. She knew that tonight she would hear new tales and imagine new adventures. Drinks were still served around and paid when Renee heard someone talking to her. She turned and gazed at the man who was speaking to her. She shared with him a warm smile when she noted it was Cisco. She paused and leaned against the counter, taking a break that would last a second or two. "Hey!" she responded her hands resting casually against the counter as her black top with the large sleeves was revealing asymmetric fitting her body. "No, I am still working here in Ghost. I never had the luxury to leave this place," she said honestly. "It's been a while. How are things going?" she added.​

 

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Cisco chuckled. "Yes it is a luxury to leave but no place like home I always say. And it's been good, got a great story to tell. But first I'd like the usual." Just as Cisco asked for the usual, Vats came from the kitchen with a slice of the roast. Handing it to Cisco, "The usual yesss, enjoy." Cisco nodded and thanked him by tossing a small canister of glowing light blue smoke. Vats clicked in excitement, "Ah ether, my favorite." As Cisco took a bite and a swig, he put the glass down and paused for other adventurers to listen in.

"Recently, my latest bounty was off outside the far solar system. Nothing but my ship and information about a strange planet. Now, I can't tell you where it is cause of laws and such. But I was asked to make first contact. Weird planet, it was mostly machine and artificial plants and animals. At first I thought, huh is this where Exos come from? But no, no other being were around. Just myself and a signal coming from below." Cisco paused to take out a piece of the planet he took back with him. It was metallic with pink glowing veins around it. "This was what the planet was made of. Large structures and rocks were made up of this." Putting it away he continued. "No time to sight see though. Had a bounty to do so I followed the signal until I found a small cave, and I mean small. Crawled my way in and found a large opening. And what I saw was something else. The planet was hollowed, floating rocks that were organic hovering above and below me. Big enough to build a house on and there was plenty of light as well from the core. Very warm though, not a fun place for a tan." He joked and took another bite along with a swig. Some adventurers were mumbling to each other and were curious about the materiel Cisco showed. "What was the bounty?" One adventurer asked. Cisco finished his drink and paused. "It was to find the signal and bring back what was causing a large power source from it. Apparently there were strange reading coming from the planet. The money was good and exploring a new planet had lots of untouched treasure. But something was off. And as I was making my way to the source of that signal. I felt like I was being watched. In fact, that thing that was watching me is similar to something here." More mumbling and whispering were keeping adventurers guessing and thinking on what it was. "Was it a Drag, a marauder, a void being?" Cisco shook his head at the guesses. He then pointed at the trophy behind the bar. The robot head that he found years ago. "It was that, what ever those are. Except new, shiny, and they weren't covered in moss. That planet was home to those machines. I call them Vex. And that source was them, and they didn't like it when I walked in their home. Not very good hosting when shot at immediately though, so i fired back. Bang! Bang! Two down, or so I thought. Damn things are tough, and their aim was good." Cisco pulled his collar to the side and showed a burn mark. The Mark's was a bit red and showed a pattern of a oval with spikes, a blast that did damage to the inside and not the outside. "Their weapons were no joke either. But couple more bullets and a bit of dodging took them down. But more were coming in and it seemed like out of nowhere too. So I grabbed what I can and got out of there." He reached in his bag and took out a container of a white pale liquid that had electricity flowing through it. Everyone looked at the strange liquid, curious to what it was l. Cisco held it up for him to look at and squinted a bit. "This was what those things are powered with. And the weird part was that this is organic. Like... milk." Cisco placed the container on the bar and slide it to Renee. "What do you think?". He asked.

 

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Renee tilted her head to one side while listening to Cisco ensuring her that Peterton was still his home. She could relate and nodded smiling warmly. "I guess Peterton will always be home and Ghost the place we all return," she affirmed. After Cisco had placed his order Vats was already there serving him the slice of the roast. Renee tapped Vats' shoulder "That was fast! You just beat your own timing." she laughed slightly. Renee made sure to bring his drink and she went back behind the bar. Ghost still crowed and she continued serving more drinks without a stop. She probably would complain later about her feet hurting. But for now, the adrenaline was high and kept her working at a fast pace.​

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Almost everyone was caring to have a drink and listened to Cisco's adventures. Some talked and enjoyed themselves. However, not all were like that. Most kept around the adventurer who had just entered Ghost wanting to know what had happened. Renee wondered whenever her work was boring as she was between tasks, which was often. She was inappropriately curious to hear more about Cisco tales, causing her to pause for a few seconds to hear more details about his story. Though, she was not the only one. Every one of the adventurers seemed inquisitive for more information. Renee gazed at the trophy behind the bar as she had brought him one more drink. She recalled back then when Cisco himself placed the trophy against the wall. She curiously asked if that was the only robot. But then he could not give her a sure answer. But tonight she found out that there were more like it. And they seemed to be really dangerous as well as their weapons. The new information that Cisco shared with them, made them anxious and at the same time nosy.​

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Renee's eyes followed his movements as he pulled out from his bag an odd container. She fixed her eyes against the alien liquid as he lifted it up for everyone to see. She identified that the unknown liquid was really pale, a unique shade of white, as he positioned the container against the bar. Renee served the drink and walked closer gazing at the electricity that was still power and floating within. "Then this is ... their power source?" she questioned in bewilderment. She slowly let her fingers move closer against the container but she didn't touch it. Her eyes were wide open in astonishment. "And you say this is organic?" Her eagerness didn't stop there. She slowly opened the container to observe the milky form from closer. "I envy you sometimes. Being able to storm into your own adventures." She admitted without even noticing. She leaned closer over the counter and her fingers slowly touched the liquid as she could feel the tingling from the electricity. "A believe this might be an alien form of energy, but maybe a very important one." She added as she lifted her gaze and looked at him. "This is the only one you got?" she quizzed.​

 

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Cisco grabbed the container of alien fluid and put it back into his bag. He nodded to Renee’s question. “Yup, it’s the only one I kept after giving the rest to the Vanguard. But they just wanted the fluid. I got to keep anything else that I found.“ He responded. “But what about these robots? Are they gonna be more common now? How many did you see?” Questions began to rise as Cisco would have a new question just before finishing another question. Describing the rest of the robot besides the head mounted. Talking about different types in all shape and sizes. Even being in the planet, Cisco couldn’t fully understand how these robots worked or how they have organic features to them. Large robots with canons on their arms, smaller ones with horns and a laser sniper. And the common one who‘s head was on the wall. How they would show up out of nowhere in a cloud of electricity was something he never seen before.

Time would pass by as Cisco told stories about his adventures and the planets he’s seen, creatures and races that he has encountered. Exchanged some tips and info that can help any adventure with tougher bounties and enemies. People would drink and be cut off, some pass out and would be carried by other adventurers. Slowly as the sun set and the moon ran high the bar was getting quiet as it was near closing time. Though Cisco would still be talking about his stories. “I’m telling you, there’s something on the moon than just old golden age tech. If you ever find yourself brave or skilled enough to go down deeper in those crater pits then you might hear some screams. Last time I was there I could’ve sworn I saw a lot of thrall going into those dark pits. Might be a whole hive down there. But that will be for another time.“ On,y a couple of adventurers were left to hear the end of his stories as well as some small trading.

“It was great hearin stories like that every now and again. But it’s late. Come on fellas, we got work tomorrow.” An adventurer said as he picked up his drunk friend and left the bar. Glenn cleared the last table and asked Cisco, “So, how long will you be here?” Cisco pondered for a bit at his question. “Not too long. Probably half a week. I do have something very important to do. Maybe I can get my answer here.” Glenn finished cleaning the table and locked up. Leaving the lights on to still have a chat. “Oh? And what are you looking for?“ Glenn asked as he took a seat at the bar. Cisco relaxed a bit as there were no one else left in the bar besides the people he trust. “Well recently, it’s been getting tough. It’s not like it’s a problem for me but that last Vanguard bounty took a bit out of me. I can’t do this alone anymore. So I’m looking for someone to partner with. I thought I ask people who I know I can trust.” Glenn was a bit speechless at his statement. “So, the great Cisco needs help, heh I just one couple credit from Vats.” A low hiss from the kitchen as Vats loss a bet. “Wait, you two made a bet?“ Glenn laughed, “Haha, it nothing really. But I could tell something was up.“ Glenn then sighed. Looking at the trophies back in the day when he was an adventurer. “But I’m sorry my friend, those days are behind me. I have a bar to look after.” He said looking at Cisco. Cisco nodded, he understood that Glenn wasn’t in his prime anymore. ”And I’m guessing you’re not up for it too Vats?” Vats clicked and took a breath. “Yess sadly, my time has passed. This is what I do. It’s what I like.” Cisco nodded, a bit disappointed that his old pals were pass the adventure life. But there was one more that he trust. Cisco looked at Renee. “What about you? You always wanted to be an adventurer, right?”

 

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Renee watched Cisco as he returned the container back into his bag. After he explained that this was the only piece of the alien fluid he owned, Renee outlined that he should keep it safe. She was not sure how that liquid of energy would be useful. But if it could keep an entire robotic system running, it might be helpful to them. Soon more questions were asked and Renee went back doing her tasks. She was still bothered by the alien liquid and was trying to figure out why. But a few questions later she was listening to Cisco's new adventures. This went on for a large amount of time. Stories became alive. imaginary creatures appeared inside the room and Renee was spacing out enjoying his stories. Some sounded really scary and her face took a terrifying look. Only to relax when the dangerous part of the story was over.​

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It was getting late, almost everyone was drunk, uncaring of what was happening around them, as they talked and enjoyed the last stories that Cisco had to offer. Slowly the loud voices decreased and the Ghost was falling into silence. Drunk adventurers were slowly leaving taking with them those who were passed out from the strong alcohol. Renee started washing the glasses and cups and slowly cleaning the bar. Vats was doing the same in the kitchen. And Glenn cleared the last tables. Renee was putting away all the empty bottles and brought more from the storage unit. She needed to have the bar ready and filled with drinks for tomorrow. In the main time, Cisco and the owner of the Bar seemed to have a private talk. Renee was too busy and didn't really listen to what the two men said. Her mind still imagined all the adventures that Cisco went on and she thought that he was really lucky to be able to be part of such journeys.​

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She was organizing the last bottles of beers under the counter, as suddenly she heard Cisco asking her something. She slowly stood up from behind the bar counter and blinked confused. "What about me?" she asked him. She slowly connected parts of the talk to the two men. Cisco question If he wanted to be an adventurer had only one answer. "Yes." Renee responded in a soft tone. Indeed it was her dream for many years. Since she started working at Ghost. She was only 18 back there and without many options to find work. Glenn was kind enough to offer her a job and teach her everything about bartending. And now three to four years later, she was one of the best bartenders in Peterton. But no other job could satisfy her need for adventure. And since she couldn't be in one. Ghost was the nearest thing she had. So when Cisco asked her if she wanted to become an adventurer the answer was easy. Yes. But the problem was, she never trusted herself to have the skill to be one.​

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Renee paused filling the counter and stepped back. She slowly brushed a few strands of hair behind her ear. "Indeed, I wanted to become an adventurer for many years." she explained "Yet I don't have the knowledge or the skills. I have never done such work before. The only work I am familiar with is bartending. And honestly, I am afraid I'm missing the skills to be an adventurer." She sighed as she slowly leaned and sat against the Bar "So the last thing you would want Cisco would be a newbie partner. Who knows nothing about bounty. And I don't wish to leave Glenn without a bartender." She paused and looked at them "When no one offered me work, Glenn was the only one who helped me. I couldn't now just ignore that part and leave Ghost." she added honestly.​

 

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Cisco heard her response but paused as it looked like it was out of habit. He listened and understood what she was saying as well. He was similar too, and similar to how she was welcomed to the bar by Glenn. Glenn was the one who welcomed Cisco to be an adventurer. But he wouldn't want to take away Glenn's best bartender. So Cisco would have to look elsewhere. He was staying for a couple of days so he thought he'd offer. "Well, every adventurer starts somewhere. If you change your mind then give a call. I'll be here for a couple more days." He said, leaving a card and getting up from the bar he dusted himself off and turns towards the door. He stopped just as he was about to leave and looked at Glenn, he then tossed the alien liquid at Glenn. "Here, I actually do have more. Just didn't want the other asking for a price. Do whatever you want with it, as thanks for the fun times and food." Glenn caught the container and smirked. "And thank you my friend for stopping by." Cisco nodded and left the bar.

Glenn looked at the container and carried back to his safe. But he stopped and looked at Renee and then to the trophies. Being an adventurer was dangerous, but he knew how she always day dreamed about being one. He would remember telling her to get back to work after she day dreamed to long. Memories that he had and ines that he'll keep. "Renee, are you sure you wouldn't want to take his offer? I could manage de bar just fine." He said as he took a seat. "Yes, dangerous job being an adventurer. But in the end it is worth it." Glenn chuckled when he remembered his past. Back when he first met Cisco. "You know heheh, Cisco was the worst when he started. The boy couldn't even shoot a pistol straight haha. But you know what he had that made me take him in. It was the same thing that I took you in. You and him have strong wills. Good attitude. And a eye for adventure. And yes he was scared, heh more scared then others. But he proved to himself that he can. Now look at him. Never knew he would do a Vanguard bounty. Anyway, I go put this in safe place. I'll lock up for tonight." Glenn said as he went to put the treasure in the safe.

 

[amaya]

Renee indeed didn't overthink her answer. It was the excuse she would say to herself for so long. A lie she had to believe in the end. Though the part that she cared about Gleen as well as Ghost, it was true. Glenn was an amazing boss. He accepted her and trained her, even if she was a bit slow at the beginning. She looked at Cisco as he offered his card and she softly picked up the card and placed it behind the bar. "I'll think about your offer. Although, I am not sure I will accept it. Thank you. It means a lot that you considered me as a partner in your adventures." she concluded. Renee watched him as he turned and took his leave and noted that he gave Glenn one of the alien liquid. She smiled and shook her head and returned to fill up the bar. Her inner voice was already happily jumping and trying to persuade her to accept the offer. But still, she seemed scared to make such a major change in her life.​

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Renee noticed that Glenn had stopped and looked at the young bartender. She listened and his words made her heart beat faster. Of course, she wanted to be an adventurer. She wanted one day to be able to tell her own stories when she would visit Ghost. And even share a small trophy on Ghost's wall. When she was younger Glenn was always telling her to stop daydreaming and focusing on her work. But slowly she found her way to be fast in her work and meanwhile to daydream. "You know, I want to take his offer. Yet, I am scared. Really scared." she admitted. Next, she paid attention to all the details that Glenn told her about Cisco that it made her laugh a little. "Cisco was scared?" she quizzed confused, "I thought he was like one of the best. Well, there always details you never shared with us, Glenn. You always know more to the story and you keep it as a secret." she placed a fake complained and crossed her arms. "I might think it over and give him a call later. Maybe I will take the offer," she said as Glenn went to hide the alien container in his safe.​

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Renee finished filling up the bar and turned off the remaining lights. She paused at the large wall with the trophies taking one more look. Her heart couldn't find any peace since Cisco made her the offer to become an adventure. She picked up his card and placed it inside her bag. Then she started strolling back home. She was slowly playing all the odds if she should accept the offer or not. It was already late at night, the streets were empty. She could only hear the tapping of her heels against the ground. She reached home a few minutes later. It was a small apartment she was rending in the east parts of Peterton. She unlocked the door and stepped inside. She took off her heels and threw her bag against the sofa. Though the silly thing fell down on the floor and opened up, dropping all its belongings and the Cisco card on her feet. Renee picked the card up and sighed. "Alright! I will give it a try!" she mumbled to herself. She picked up her mobile and called Cisco. The phone rang and after someone answered she said "Cisco, it's Renee. I think I might take your offer. If it's still open?" ​

 

[Charcoal]

Glenn places the alien milk in his safe and went to lock up the place. He sighed a bit, knowing she would take the job he is still happy for her. He closed up and went back home for the night. Vats went home after cleaning the kitchen and rushed home to enjoy the ether he got.

As Renee called, a phone call rang inside Cisco‘s ship. After a moment there was an answer. A slight robotic voice was heard through the other end. “Hello? Ah yes, you must be Renee. Cisco did mentioned he gave you his contact info. Well I am please to hear he will have a partner. Please come to the port tomorrow afternoon. You will not need to pack until two days from now. I will notify Cisco once he is back. In the meantime, he mentioned a small list of items. Once you have the items please make your way to his ship at the port. Please get weapon parts of a barrel, stock, receiver...” The robot was listing parts to almost make a hand gun. As they were done they replied with, “Thank you and have a nice night.” A small robot sound was heard and the call ended. “I have received her call and gave her the list.” Cisco nodded as he was trading and getting bounties at the main hub in the city. “Great. Hopefully she will learn things quick. Thanks, little light.” Cisco said with a smirk. His A.I. buzz at him, “Don’t call me that.”

The next day arrived and the port was busy again. This time there was the same crowed gathering to trade and hear more stories from Cisco. Making deals and trading stories, tips, guns, materials, all sorts of items.

 

[amaya]

Renee was surprised as she heard the robotic voice. Although it was weird to directly speak with an AI, it seemed that the AI was well informed and gave Renee a list of details she had to follow tomorrow. Renee took a deep breath and answered "Yes, he gave me his contact information tonight before he left from Ghost. Although, I decline his offer. I spend some time overthinking it. And I decided I would accept the offer." Renee rushed over her desk and took a pen and notepad and took notes. "Alright, Tomorrow afternoon. Okay, I will after I inform Gleen of my choice," she added. She seemed sad because Ghost and her coworkers were like family to her. She grew up as an orphan and there she felt like Ghost was her home. And she really hated that she would leave Glenn to take care of the bar. It would be a lot of work for him. "Okay, a small list of items?" she quizzed. When the AI filled her in she wrote down all the parts she would have to buy. "Thank you." Renee said "Have a good night as well." and turned off the phone.​

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Renee placed the notepad on her desk and went to take a shower. She was exhausted from the busy night and after she was done showering she went to bed and drifted asleep. That night she didn't sleep much as she was over-excited. Her clumsy self would be an adventurer. That was beyond her expectations. She never ever dreamed to become one. The sun hadn't even risen when Renee instinctively launched herself from the bed. Forcing her breathing to slow, she tried to calm herself. Today she had so many details to take care of. She couldn't spend time daydreaming. She felt the adrenaline drain away as she sank back onto her bed. She took a few deep breaths and slowly relaxed. True be told, she was stressed. Last night she was a simply bartender and now she was supposed to be an adventurer. She laughed and shook her head. She stood up and walked over to her dresser. She picked up her black compact pants, a black shirt and wore them. Before leaving her apartment she took with her the list and credits to pay.​

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It was early morning when she knocked on the door of the owner of her apartment. She informant him that she would no longer rent the apartment as she would be out of town. The elderly man was kind enough and agreed to cancel the contract. Next, she went into the market. She had heard stories from all the adventurers where they could buy all those items. It was the dark market of Peterton, and someone could find almost anything there. She recalled that at the end of the native road there was a small shop that had the best prices. Indeed, she found everything she needed there and at a cheap price. Her next stop before meeting with Cisco was Ghost. She had to inform Glenn about her decision.​

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Ghost was open but there were not many customers around. She placed her bag with her belongings behind the counter and went to find Glenn. After she found him, she gave him a sad smile and walked over where he was. "Glenn we have to talk. I decided to accept Cisco's offer," she informed him. "I thought I would let you know. We aren't leaving yet. I might need to step out in the afternoon to meet Cisco but I will be back and help," she ensured him.​

 

[Charcoal]

Glenn was in his office doing some calculations and making a help wanted sign through his computer. His office was dimly lit by the window, warm oak desk with a computer and a few photo frames, small trophies, and a metronome. The walls of his office were decorated with photo frames of memories, his first credit, first night at the bar, first bar fight in the bar, and many more. One of them was with the employees. Vats, Glenn and Renee were posed at the bar with a drink in hand. It was her first day years ago as it was in the middle of the wall. Glenn saw Renee come in and he closed his computer and smiled at her. "Ah, beautiful morning isn't it. Now, what brings you here?" Glenn listened and had a feeling she accepted Cisco's offer. When she finished his stood up and smiled at her. "Ah young Renee is going to be an adventurer. You better be back, we must give you proper fair well." He opened his arms and gave her a big hug. "Heheh, do not feel sad, this is going to be the start of a new life for you. But for now you still have drinks to serve. Table two asked for a Mythoglass cocktail. And when it's for you to go then go. Me and Vats will be fine." Glenn put her down and walked back out to take orders.

Back at the port, trading and talking were still filling the scenery. It wasn't as much compared to the morning which was good since Cisco was going to meet up with Renee soon. He would have to finish up and call his ship back from orbit. "Alright, that's enough for today. Come back tomorrow, it'll be the last day though so if you still want to trade then make sure to be here then don't be late." He announced. Adventurers started to disperse and went on with their own business. Some went to get their bounties, others went to sell what they traded from Cisco. And Cisco looked at the port, busy engineers and mechanics working on ships, adventurers moving in and out. Took a deep breath, smelling the fumes from the ship and called in his ship. Cisco's ship came into orbit and hovered about the temporary parking. A ramp extended out to the ground and opened the door into the ship. Walking in and started preparing for Renee to show up.

 

[amaya]

Renee found Glenn in his office as he was busy calculating something on his computer. The bartender's face had sadness. She was taking a big step to follow her dream as an Adventurer, but she surely would miss Glenn and Vats. She smiled at him back as she informed him about her plans. She took a seat as she wanted to make sure that she had explained everything to Glenn. "I almost couldn't sleep! And yes Glenn the morning is spectacular!" she agreed with him. "I decided I'll give it a try. But I know myself. And I don't think I have the ability to be an adventurer. But I wanted to make sure I took the change that was given to me." the bartender said. Renee stood up as she felt his arms around her hugging her. And she hugged him back. "I know I will take care of the Mythoglass cocktail. And I will work Until the day we leave. I am not going to leave Ghost that easy." she said smiling at him.​

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Indeed Renee went to work. She started making the Mythoglass cocktail and served it. After that, she made a few more drinks. Around noon more adventurers showed up. Few to have a drink and others to have something to eat. Time passed faster than she thought and the afternoon was soon upon them. "Glenn! Vats! Take care of the rest I am going to the port to meet Cisco." she informed them. She took her bag and started walking towards the port. Although the port wasn't far from Ghost she had only been there a few times. There were adventurers and none walking in and out. There were so many ships waiting to fly away to a new adventure or be fixed. Renee seemed out of her leak as she searched around to find Cisco's craft. After a long search, she didn't find it. She had to ask another adventurer to point her where the ship was. She finally reached his ship and pause. Her eyes open widely as she was observing the metallic beauty. After a few more minutes she walked a bit closer and called out "Sorry!" Her voice was loud. And she looked like a newbie who was stepping into a spaceship for the first time.​

 

[Charcoal]

Glenn and Vats were working through and saw the day go by. As the clock was around 12, they both knew that Renee would be off. They both heard her call out to them and smiled as they waved goodbye for now. "Ah, little on grew up so fast." Said Glenn. Vats clicked and nodded. "Yesss, she is an adventurer now. May prime watch over her." The both went back to work and thought of what to do for her goodbye party.

At the port, it wasn't as busy since it was around lunch time. Workers taking breaks and adventurers leaving the port into orbit. It took a bit to find Cisco's ship and after a couple minutes and asking for directions later, Renee found the ship. Calling out Cisco from outside, he put his tools down and stepped out. "Ah there you are. I was wondering if my A.I. gave you the right time." He motions her to come aboard his ship. "Come on up, you brought the parts right? If you're going to be an adventurer then I gotta see how well you are at picking the right parts." As they walked back into the ship. A small floating machine flew in front of Renee and did a scan. It was small, about the size of a softball and it had a blue light in the center. Having several small pyramids floating around the eye inside, they opened as the small machine scanned her. "Ah you must be Renee. Pleasure to meet you, I am Ghost. We talked on the phone. I do hope my instructions were okay." Cisco looked back and called out, "Hey, come on don't just scan people as the walk in. You don't know if they want that." He said, looking at Renee and introduced his friendly A.I. "This is Ghost, named him after the bar in case you didn't guess. He was something I found in an abandoned golden age ruin during one of my bounties. He's quite helpful... And sometimes annoying. But hey that's just the little light he is." Ghost looked back and made a small angry face with his floating pyramids. "Don't call me that." He said. Continuing on Cisco took the parts Renee brought and set them on a table along with other parts that belonged to different kind of weapons. "Now, an important thing that adventurers must be skilled at is weapon management. If you were in the middle of a shoot out and your gun get's busted. Then you need to know what's wrong and how to fix it. Also learning how to take apart and put parts together might make better guns. Have you ever fired a gun before?" He asked as he looked at the table to make sure he isn't forgetting anything.

 

[amaya]

Renee's attitude was much different from the bar. There she felt like home and she knew her job. She was confident and it showed. Though the girl, that showed today afternoon on Cisco's ship, was unsure and showed less confidence in her actions. She noted Cisco stepping out and she slowly walked towards him. "No, no! Your A.I. gave me the right time. It took me a while to find your ship. I am unfamiliar with the port." she responded honestly. "Yes, I went today in the market. I bought everything on the list your A.I. suggested to me. I have heard that the shop had the best parts. But I am not really good at picking them up." the bartender pointed out. When it comes to drinks she would always manage to pick up the right ones. Even if the seller was sometimes trying to sell damaged goods. Renee didn't even have to try the alcohol to know if it was altered. But when it comes to gun parts or mechanical stuff her knowledge was limited.​

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Renee followed Cisco inside the ship. Her curiosity was peaked, as she observed the ship in detail. It was her first time she actually walked inside a ship. Her mind was occupied taking in all the new details that she was startled when the A.I. floated in front of Renee. The bartender jumped surprised and took a step back as the small levitating artificial intelligence started scanning her. "What is it doing?" she asked alarmed until it spoke and Renee asked it the same question. "What are you doing?" Renee doubtful cast a glance towards him and nodded. "Nice to meet you Ghost. Yes, your instructions were helpful," she answered. It took Renee a few moments until she slowly lowered her guard. She listened to Cisco talking about the small A.I. and she laughed at their close relationship. "I think you picked the right name," she said.​

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Renee was still walking on new grounds, but at least now she seemed less nervous. She pulled off her bag all the parts that she bought and handed them to Cisco. She stepped closer watching him placing them on the table with some more parts, unknown to her. Renee paid attention to what Cisco told her. And all the years listening to the stories from all the adventurers she knew that a gun was essential. She had categorized them as primary, special, and heavy. She always thought that when they talked about Scout or Pulse Rifles those were more like primary weapons. Sidearms and Fusion Rifles were more like special guns. And she always thought Machine Guns as the heavy ones. But that was her only knowledge around guns. "I have never fired a gun before. Honestly, I have only seen guns from afar. Never touched one." she responded, "I told you I don't have any skills to become an Adventurer." she reminded him.​

 

[Charcoal]

Listening to Renee talk about her experiences with weapons wasn't much but it's to be expected. Cisco nodded and started to rearrange parts on the table and set them to certain categories. "Well, everyone has a beginning. Besides, you've already touched a gun, just in pieces. Let's do that again but this time let's put it together. Ghost." Cisco called out Ghost and they projected onto the table. "You can pick which one you would be more comfortable with and go from there. I don't expect you to learn everything over one day, especially all these weapons. An important thing for an adventurer is to listen to what's inside. What feels right even though you never tried." Cisco was speaking from experience as he is reminded of the days when he started out. Feeling good about the old times and fond memories.

On the table, Ghost projected each group of parts on the table. There were parts that make up a sidearm, handcannon, pulse and scout rifle, sub-machine gun, and auto rifle. "These are all the parts that can be made into these weapons but not all of them. Some are used in other types, this will save on finding specific parts for each gun. But finding rare parts for only certain weapons are pretty exotic and hard to find." Said Ghost as they explained the basics to Renee. Cisco began to look through bounties that were posted up. "Once you have put together a weapon then let me know. And if you have questions then Ghost can help you. I have some bounties to pick out, at the end of these two days we'll have you start a simple bounty and get you on your way. I'll swing by every now and again to see how you're holding up. Goodluck and have fun with it." Cisco gave a smile and continued to look at different bounties that he thought would be good for starting off.

Ghost looked at Renee and thought that she might be a bit overwhelmed or unsure if she can do this. "Hey, don't worry. I'm here to help in anyway. Feel free to ask me anything if you are stuck or wanting to know more of any weapon." Ghost had a large library of information through their scanning and advance golden age technology. And being a sentient A.I. they have more emotion during certain situations. "Care for me to put on some music?" They asked.

 

[amaya]

Renee was gazing as Cisco had started to categorize the parts. For her, all seemed unknown. If he hadn't parted them, she would never be able to tell which part is which. "Yes, But I will need to put those pieces together. And for me, it sounds impossible," she responded in a defeated tone in her voice. Then she watched as Ghost showed up and projected those parts against the table. She laughed a bit "Over a day? It will take me years. You will regret that you summoned me." She nodded grasping what Cisco meant. "Then trust my inner sense. If the feeling is right, then go for it?" she mumbled to herself. She kept gazing at the parts that were lying on the table. She was trying to remember or recall some of those. But now everything seemed strange. "It would be easier if it was alcohol" she joked. "So with these parts, I could make more than one weapon?" she quizzed as she paid attention to the projection of the weapons. "Hand Cannon, seems easier to carry around. I might choose that as my first weapon of choice. What do you think?" she asked as she looked at him seriously. She nodded as Cisco told her to remain back and try to build her weapon "Well, I'll remain and try to build a Hand Cannon. I'll let Ghost inform you. About the bounties, after work. I don't want the last days around not aiding Glenn. But after work surely." she ensured him. It was like Renee was stack in between her old job and her new. She couldn't in one day start acting as an adventurer. And she couldn't forget that she used to be a bartender overnight. "Thank you, I'll need all the luck possible," she added.​

And Ghost was right the young human wasn't sure. She was overwhelmed by the idea that she would have to put together a weapon on her own. But what could she do? "Yes, some loud music. It helps me think better," she answered. All those years working at Ghost she was used to the loud voices and music. If it was too quiet she couldn't focus. "How about you project how a HandCannon is made? And I will try to put one together," she asked Ghost's help. Then she took a seat and rested her hands against the table. She started watching the parts and the projection that Ghost offered. Renee sat there without touching any part. She was just gazing at them. It seemed odd. But the bartender was already memorizing the parts and was thinking of a way to fit them together. After an hour she picked up the main parts and following Ghost's projection she started trying to put together the right parts and create the weapon. "This will take forever!" she complained to herself as she slowly was making some progress.​

 

[Charcoal]

Ghost understood her situation of having these two jobs and wanting to maintain both if she can. "It'll be fine, Cisco said this shouldn't take long" Ghost observed and listened to what she was saying. Turning on some loud music, and aiding her in putting together a hand cannon. "Ah, a hand cannon is a good choice. Not that many parts and yet very powerful. Some of these parts will have to be handled roughly to get them in place." They watched and guided Renee through the process when she began to start grabbing parts of the weapon. Putting together the weapon very slowly but it was done correctly. Ghost continued to offer guidance as well some words of encouragement. "Look at you, this will be a piece of cake for you yet." Time continued on as the hand cannon looked more and more complete. After a couple hours, Ghost did a small spin in the air as the hand cannon looked done. "Congratulations, my scanning looks like you correctly put the weapon together." Ghost said in excitement.

There was a clap from behind them as Cisco was watching Renee finish up the weapon. "Alright rookie, took a couple hours but looks like ya did it." He walks over and examines the weapon. "But can it fire?" He asked. Motioning his hand for her to follow, a door opened to a small room that had a target at the end and a couple bullet shells on the ground. Scorched marks and bullet marks at the end of the room along with a bent and shot up target. A small table next to the single slot where a barricade was in front of the door. "Welcome to my firing range, feel free to practice all you want in here." He said as he opened his arms and gestured to the whole room. It was a small room, and there didn't seem to be any weapons. No gun rack or stand or anything. Just a table and a target at the end of the room. Cisco pointed at the table, "Just lay your weapon there and I'll show you how to handle and fire your first gun." He walked over and sees the freshly made hand cannon. Nodding to himself as it was a good choice to start with. He then put his hand on the wall against the table and pushed slightly. The wall in front shifted and slide open to reveal a wall of weapons. He grabbed his own hand cannon, opened the cylinder to check if he emptied it, and put it on the counter. He also picked a couple boxes of bullets that were resting underneath them. Organized by the weapons they were under. "So, shall we?" He asked, having a cool and relaxed expression.

 

[amaya]

Although Cisco thought it wouldn't take the bartender long to put together the hand cannon, it took her a few hours. Renee was drawn into the moment as she was trying to figure out how the parts would fit together. She noted when Ghost outlined that a hand cannon was actually a good choice, even a powerful one. She accepted every little advice from Ghost. She had a small smile on her face like a child that found his first toy. "It starts looking more like a weapon now!" she cheered as she lifted it and took a better look. Time passed without Renee to noticed as she slowly figured out how to put together a hand cannon. Renee stood up almost jumping happily as she managed to finished it. "I cannot believe it!" she uttered smiling "Thank you Ghost. You are the best!" she complimented the small A.I. who did help her a lot. She took a few more moments to take a better look at the hand cannon that was now hers. "I have my first weapon. It seems like a dream" she said happily.​

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Renee was surprised as she heard the clap behind her. She turned around, as she was still holding the hand cannon in her hand. "I did it!" she repeated happily. "But to be honest, without Ghost's help I wouldn't be done," she admitted and gave a warm smile to Ghost. Renee placed the gun against the table. Cisco picked it up and was examining it. She tilted her head when he asked her if the weapon could fire. She laughed nervously "I don't know if it can fire!" She noticed as his gesture and started following him inside the small room. "Wow~ You have your own firing range?" she shook her head "I'm so jealous now." Renee scanned the room all around. She walked over where the table was and placed her hand cannon against it. Renee turned her face as the wall shifted and she watched all the weapons that were organized there. She blinked astonished "You have a large variety of weapons." she said gazing at them curiously. "Wait like we are going to shoot now!?" Renee asked a bit freaked out. She took a step back "Are you sure that is a wise decision? I never shoot a gun before. Never!" she told him anxiously.​

 

[Charcoal]

Cisco chuckled as he notice Renee gazing on his arsenal of weapons. "Eh, this is just to practice ammo types. I got secret stashes everywhere. But I'm not telling you where they are... yet." He said with a smirk. Walking to the middle of the range, across the target he places the ammo on a small desk in front of him. "Well yeah pretty much. The sooner the better I always say. It'll be loud, and you might flinch a few times. But you'll get better. Plus, it's fun." Cisco paused when he said that and then turned to look at Renee with a serious and almost scary look. "Just don't get too carried away with it, still practice gun safety. Don't want to retire anytime soon, or having to clean up a miss fire off the walls. It is fun, but this isn't a toy." After saying that he cooled down and was back to his casual self. "Anyway, come here and I'll show you the basics." Cisco moved to the side so that Renee can be next to him. He held the hand cannon down the range. "First, safety. Keep the barrel down range all the time. These type of hand cannons have a safety and must be switched off to fire. Seems like yours have thirteen shots compared to my eight, but still reloads the same." As he explained he is showing the motions on the weapon in his hand. Opening it, placing ammo in, and closing it before aiming down range. "Cover your ears." He said before firing four shots to the chest of the target and four to the head. Eight loud bangs filled the room. And when he stopped, the barrel was very warm and smoking a bit. He placed the weapon down and looked at Renee. "Well, now it's your turn." He said, showing a small smile.