This demonic woman decided to show up out of nowhere to pay for his tab. He raised a brow and accepted the whisky he was given from the bar keep. She mention some type of invasion, Yangcong wasn’t aware that the Saiyan empire was even going to invade the planet. He would have been selected if that was the case.

“I don’t know what kind of invasion do you mean? But I’m just here visiting. I also heard that there are two super saiyans on this planet and a powerful majin. I’m just here to enjoy my time here is all.”

He would casually make sit down on the stool in front of him.

“So what brings you here? Are you an alien or a demon?”

Yangcong has only had a few encounters with demons, he was more fond of seeing alien species and conquering their worlds.

“Have you heard of the two super saiyans and a powerful majin that’s going around eating people?”

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Zerori’s eyes narrowed at the dismissal of the potential concept of an invasion. She must have come on too strong because if he was some kind of highly regarded warrior, it was entirely possible he was keeping that on the down low. Still, it was a tough assumption to push as he sipped on his whiskey and actually divulged that there were Super Saiyans on the planet. Now that she could accept but how did Vegeta come to find out about that? They must have been keeping tabs on Earth, still, through the alliance, It was the only thing that made sense at the moment. “Two? I’m certain there’s more than that but as for the Majin,” Liari. He was talking about Liari. She’d made enough noise to have certainly gotten some attention from other planets. “I have. Though I can’t tell you much that you haven’t heard.”

A truth and a lie, and one she intended to take to the grave. As much as she was growing to hate the girl, the insufferable pull of guilt and emotions never faded - even during her little exile. “Well, if there’s no invasion and you’re just here for vacation, then-” Zerori started, changing tactics with a smirk as she turned to lean against the bar. She had every intention to make it clear not to cause trouble on Earth, if he knew what was good for him.

Alas, a friendly face took the spotlight as in came the winged woman she’d met back in her hometown, Rhapsody? I was wondering where she’d shacked up… As said woman tried to warm up and had even broken out a suspiciously familiar brand of energy drink to speed up the process, it appeared she wasn’t the only one interested in the unique catgirl. Zerori immediately didn’t like his tone and if the way her sly smile dropped like a sack of rocks was anything to go off of…

It wouldn’t be the Saiyan that would be on the receiving end of her ire today. As he made to bring an arm around Rhapsody, attempting to guide her to follow him, Zerori pushed away from the bar with a quick, ‘one moment’ and sauntered on over. The moment he got close enough to touch her shoulder, Zerori was all smiles and loud laughter, “Rhapsody! It’s been a hot minute, girl! Why’d it take you so long to get here?!” She made it sound as convincing as possible that Rhapsody was here for an ‘arranged’ meeting, uncertain if Rhapsody would get the memo or not but pointedly trying to gently pluck her from the cowboy reject’s possession. “Seat at the bar alright? You still like your usual drink?”

The wink, out of sight of Rhapsody’s not-so-secret admirer, was the most obvious hint Zerori could give to try and play along.

While Rhapsody was still quickly downing her beverage, her ears would twitch upon taking notice of the man who'd approached her. She hadn't had the chance to even finish off her drink, and yet she was not to be accosted by some stranger!? I think not! She would think to herself as she reached her hand quickly into her satchel in an attempt to grab the device Zerori had given her in the past, Buzzer-chan will make quick work of-! She'd continue thinking, before suddenly flinching as an even louder, but familiar voice sounded out through the silent bar, causing the frequenters to begin ignoring the situation and returning their focus to their own business.

"Miss Zerori?" Rhapsody would question, before suddenly finding herself pulled along by the woman, "Indeed, it did take me quite some time to arrive here!" She affirm, unaware of Zerori's plan, but following along regardless thanks to her own naivety, "Any seat will do, I could use a nice break from the cold!" She'd say, "My usual drink?" She'd question curiously before glancing down at the energy drink she held, "Oh yes, it's very much become a favorite of mine!" She'd cheer, before taking the offered seat Zerori ha given, directly beside Yangcong as an inebriated woman accosted him.

The man, still with his arm outstretched would give an audible 'tch' before slowly lowering his arm and glaring down Zerori from behind. His opportunity had been stolen from him, but that didn't mean he was keen to suddenly cause trouble in the bar he often frequented himself. While one opportunity was lost, another would present itself as the woman who'd accosted Yangcong would grow bored with the unaware man before sauntering off; the cowboy would quickly change targets, and follow the woman as she exited the bar.

"Goodness Miss Zerori, I wasn't expecting to meet you in such a far off place!" Rhapsody would say excitedly before looking over at the incredibly large Yangcong, "Is this your friend?" She would question, looking first towards Zerori before back to Yangcong, "A pleasure to meet you! My name's Rhapsody." She'd introduce happily while her wings began to ruffle about, shaking the snow and ice off, "You're rather big! Almost as big as Aiden!" She'd laugh, remembering her friend from her village.

About that time Rhapsody had arrived next to him. After having briefly witness her interaction with the strange cowboy, he casually folded his arms across his chest.

“You two handled the situation well. With that man being so weak, i was more worried for his safety.”

He let out a chuckle.

“And I’m big like your friend huh. That’s an honor. Thank you.”

Then he was given a name…He didn’t know who this Liari was, so he had asked.

“Who is this Liari you speak of?”

He only knew of a blue majin and the two super saiyans but had no idea how any of them actually looked.

“Tell me, you two beautiful women. Can you tell me about the super saiyans and the blue majin? Also do you plan to put a stop to any one of them who is say evil?”

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Zerori threw Yangcong a wink at his compliment, well aware of how she handled that but trying to not be so extra about it. She was amused that he was actually more worried about the cowboy than the two women but, all things considered, she really was a dangerous woman and she liked to think he got that message. While Yangcong hadn’t answered her question about the sight he was interested in, he at least had some interesting questions to ask. Questions she was still very conflicted to answer. She could tell him about Liari and, in a pinch, perhaps he could help in some way against her… instead of spilling the beans to the warrior, Zerori simply opted to shrug. She leaned over the bar, flagging the bartender down for another White Russian, having already knocked back the remains of the last, before she spoke. “Liari is just family... a friend I’m having complications with.”

It was after she’d glanced at Rhapsody between them, just a couple heads shorter than them, brushing her hair while keeping to herself until they were both asked about the Super Saiyans and the ‘Blue Majin’. The follow up question about whether they intended to put a stop to them had Zerori immediately look at Yangcong with a dry expression. She was only on her second drink that had YET to be in her hand and already she wasn’t drunk enough for whatever pathetic version of an interrogation this was.

She waited until after Rhapsody was finished, holding back a smile at how vehemently she condemned evil by hiding her face behind the glass of her drink as it arrived RIGHT on time. When she finished her concerningly long draw from the glass, Zerori pulled the glass away to answer with a lick of her lips. “Sorry, couldn’t tell you a thing about that blue Majin. I knew one, once, but she ain’t the same person,” Zerori finished with a curt half-smile. “As for, uh… evil? That depends,” She cryptically delivered, glancing down at Rhapsody to get a peek at her reaction before she elaborated. “Without going into too much detail… I’m a mercenary. An Entrepreneur.” She looked back at her glass.

“Some might call what I do… killing those that pay me to do it - Evil. That’s just the name of the game, I’m afraid.” She gave Rhapsody one last, mildly sympathetic glance before she knocked by the rest of the mudslide. The chocolate made it a LOT easier to not feel like she was downing alcohol by the second. Rather loud and abruptly, Zerori would add on toward Yangcong, “Whattayou want with the Super Saiyans, anyway? They in trouble with the Vegetan gov’rmnt or something?” Her words slurring a little as she looked over Rhapsody's head suspiciously.

As the two beside her conversed, Rhapsody had more or less gotten her appearance back under control, save for her still reddened nose. She'd begin putting away her supplies, but as she did, the two would take the conversation in a direction that would cause her to flinch... killing.

It wasn't "killing time", and didn't seem to be about "killing animals" either, though she wouldn't have necessarily been happy about the ladder even if it were the case. What Yangcong and Zerori spoke of, was what they considered their jobs; they spoke of killing people at the request of others, and seemed to hold little remorse in their actions. Rhapsody wanted to speak up on the matter, but Nasu's voice kept her silent; he'd said before that their were times when words wouldn't work with others, only actions. She couldn't help but question however, did these actions include killing? She'd learned a great deal during her travels, but was still inexperienced when it came to such matters. What she did know, was that her time with Zerori told her that the woman wasn't a bad person; rather than ruin what relationship they had by pushing her own morals onto the woman, Rhapsody would choose to hold her tongue on the matter.

It was then that the two would push away from the conversation about their respective jobs and return to the topic of the super saiyans... sort of.

"Miss Zerori?" Rhapsody would question, her ear twitching as she took notice of Zerori's manner of speech, "Are you feeling okay?" She'd ask, before Yangcong would attempt to draw her attention with a question of his own, speaking in a similarly slurred manner, "The two I mentioned? Well, they're kind, and strong-" She'd explain with a bit of haste, "-I think they're pretty super, but I'm unsure if they're who you've both been talking about." She'd state before hopping off of the bar stool she sat upon and approaching Yangcong with a look of concern as he laid his head down upon the bar, "More importantly, what is going on with you two?" She'd question, completely disregarding Yangcong's sudden mention of dancing.

She'd been so caught up in readjusting her appearance that she'd failed to take notice of the state of those within the bar. While the effects seemed to vary, it didn't change the fact that most of the frequenters seemed to be in a state of mild confusion. The only commonality she could find between everyone was the fact that those acting strangely seemed to be enjoying beverages served by the shop keeper.

Rhapsody would look between Zerori and Yangcong before glancing towards one of the empty glasses that Zerori had finished off and left upon the bar. Allowing the two to continue their banter, she would take to moving around Zerori before reaching up to pluck the empty glass, examining it thoroughly. Nothing had struck her as odd before, however upon bringing the glass to her nose to inspect its scent, Rhapsody would find herself reeling back reflexively. "What in the world IS this!?" She'd question, rubbing at her nose in an attempt to remove the scent. It was then that she'd realized that the cold had dulled her sense of smell; with that realization, she began to wonder if the entire bar reeked of the same scent that had been within the glass, and if so, why in the world would anyone be drinking such things.

Rhapsody would place the glass back up on the bar before turning her attention have to Yangcong. The completely normal conversation the three had been having was degrading fast, and it seemed that Yangcong was suffering from the effects of the beverage at a quicker pace than Zerori was. Taking action quickly, Rhapsody would move the stool she was sitting on closer to Yangcong before jumping back on and placing her hands over Yangcong's back. "You two shouldn't be drinking... whatever that stuff is!" Rhapsody would assert as a magic began to softly hum from the palms of her hands, spreading out as if enveloped Yangcong, "It's hurting you both!" She'd say firmly, borderline scolding the two as she attempted to heal Yangcong.

The magic released from Rhapsody's hands would be a soft, somewhat sparkly mist of a blue and white hue. It would appear almost like misty water as it flowed over her target, Yangcong, but would fade away without leaving a trace should Yangcong had allowed the magic to be absorbed into him. The magic acted as a learned curative, something Rhapsody had formulated back in her village as a practicing apothecary. Should Yangcong had allowed himself to be taken by the magic, he would quickly find himself to sober up in an instant as the negative effects of the alcohol in his system were removed completely.