The bird looked at him, tilting its head slightly to the side, as if it was trying to make sense of this man. It bit him harshly on his burly finger then took flight towards the kusarian woman and the reaver. Circled around them twice, landed on the woman's shoulder, started its nibbling on her earlobe.
Zero's lips curled with amusement. Probably he had sat there brooding way too long, his spine made crackling sounds as he straightened himself. When he slowly stood up, he towered among the crowd.
After those bottles his head was already abuzz, so as he took his first step towards his future accomplices, he felt like he was shaking towards each side dangerously. He composed himself, and appeared by them.
"Oy..." he said, nodding to each both, managing to act sober somehow. "Such a lively place..."