~ Perfect Blossom Tea Room ~

[Malaclypse 666]

*Well, it appears I may have to change the door design, Reggie,* said Sophie. *This place may need a revolving door, the way folks run in and out. Quit scaring off my customers!*

"Sophie, it's your lease. There's a clause for such renovations.. just run them by Jay-san when he finally pokes his head up. I may have to hunt him up myself, as my IND paperwork still needs his final signature."

Mal noticed the tall grizzled man who had just boisterously announced himself to the assembled drinkers, and turned to Reggie with a loud "sotto voce" question. "Hey, Pops, how many Bears does it take to decimate a Lane Hacker park dumpster? ... Only one, but he has to be really big, and really red! Har!"

Mal then stood and turned to the new guest. "Hai, Oso-san! The Fool welcomes you to the Perfect Blossom! It's a pleasure to finally meet you, sir!"

The huge man smiled and opened his arms towards Mal. With a look of terror (and a twinkle in his eyes), Mal ducked the bearhug and dodged behind Oso, pinching his arse unmercifully. "This is our Tea Room, mate! You don't pinch our arses.. we pinch yours!

"Hope you plan to drop in this weekend as well, Oso. We've requisitioned three parolee Stone Sisters from the Shikoku Prison Station for the event. I've heard they sing just like those notorious old Dixie Chicks!"

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