LAU, YOU CAN BE GUEST OF HONOUR

[reanimated]

Days one through four without boss: Aces, the pub is mine for the night, free shots for everyone, etc. etc.

Day five without boss: Considering the possibility that he might be dead? Aces, the pub is mine for the night, free shots for everyone, etc. etc.

Day six without boss: Turns out he was released, the pub is mine FOREVER, free shots for ME, etc. etc.

Anyway so he's gone and seeing as he left no last will and testament (cos what would it say anyway? "I leave all my shite poetry about blood to my girlfriend, ohhhhhhhhh wait") I'm going to go ahead and say the Phony is now under my ownership from here until the end of time!

"But Nathan, you don't know how to run a business" — WHO GIVES A SHIT? Open bar at the Phony tonight in loving memory of our dearly departed friend Connor or Constatine or whatever the fuck!

Comments

[icesolation]

No, and again, I don't see how that's relevant.

[highlyinformed]

I'm only asking because I'm in need of an accountant. It'd be a very time consuming job, and I wouldn't feel comfortable hiring someone with those types of obligations.

[icesolation]

I see. And you've never had an accountant before until now?

[highlyinformed]

Well, I'm about to make a very large business purchase. I could use someone with financial expertise at my side for the acquisition.

[icesolation]

I'd like to see the paperwork before I make a commitment.

[highlyinformed]

I can assure you I have the finances to keep you employed much more comfortably than you had with Conrad.

[icesolation]

Then I'm sure you'll have the paperwork done quite promptly.

[highlyinformed]

I have a social engagement this evening, but the paperwork will be ready by the morning. We can start soon after that.

[icesolation]

Very well.

[ricinbeans]

Oh god, you seem nice and like, straight and narrow, please don't do this

[icesolation]

Is something wrong? I know they had their problems. . .

[ricinbeans]

Uh yeah, Lau basically tortured the dude. Look, you just don't wanna get involved with him. Trust me.

[icesolation]

What do you expect me to do? I'm not saying I'm going to make the deal, but I do need a job and Conrad wasn't paying me. I was happy to help, of course, but he's not here anymore.

[ricinbeans]

There's other jobs out there. I'm just sayin.

[icesolation]

It is still my decision to make.

[ricinbeans]

 

[highlyinformed]

[ricinbeans]

Don't you fuckin dare, Lau.

[highlyinformed]

You and Conrad were so close, I'm sure you're upset with how things turned out. Still, you should come to the party.

[ricinbeans]

I'm gonna be more upset if you end up buyin his people out, bitch.

[highlyinformed]

Why? Because you can't afford it? It's not cheap is it? Your new family.

[icesolation]

Mr. Lau. I believe that is enough.

[highlyinformed]

He's just sore because he doesn't have the wealth he used to have. I try not to let disgruntled former employees affect me, but it bothers me he'd interfere with an offer to help you.

[icesolation]

His interference, whether necessary or not, does not affect what I decide for myself. Please do the honourable thing and do not bait him.

I AM NOT. TURNING DOWN. THE MONEY. I AM TURNING DOWN *YOU*

[ricinbeans]

You think I'm pissed about the money? You think that's what this is about?