As per usual, RWBY belongs to Rooster Teeth
A man sat alone at the bar counter and stared blankly at his glass. After a while, he made a decision and slammed down the entire drink. He waved the bartender over and slurred out, "Another." The bartender just raised an eyebrow and continued cleaning a glass. "I think you've had quite enough for one night."
Unsatisfied with the answer, the man slammed the counter, "Did I stutter? Just put it on my tab and give me another." The bartender was about to refuse but upon seeing the stubborn glint in the man's eye he simply sighed and pulled out another bottle. "This is the last you're getting tonight."
The man took the bottle without another word and poured himself a glass. He moved to picked the glass up and drank it. Before he could, a hand caught his before the glass reached his lips. "This looks more like my kind of place than your's Tai."
Tai-Yang just scowled, "Leave me alone Qrow." "And let you try and drown out your misery in alcohol? As if." Tai-Yang gave him an incredulous look. "Should you really be the one to tell me to drink less?" Qrow just smirked, "It got you out of the pissy mood you were in, did it not? Now be a good friend and pour me a drink."
Tai-Yang just sighed and filled up a glass. Qrow quickly grabbed the newly filled glass and finished it with one swig before he sat down and gestured for another. Tai-Yang sighed again and slid the entire bottle over.
Both men nursed their drinks in silence before Qrow suddenly spoke, "I was serious when I told you to stop drinking so much you know. You've got two daughters waiting for you back home." Tai-Yang glanced at his drink for a long moment before he replied. "They can wait for a little longer… How about another toast?"
His invitation to a toast was met by a burning glare from Qrow, "How the hell can you suggest that? You're sitting here rotting away in a bar while you've got Ruby and Yang waiting for you back home?" Tai-Yang was taken aback by Qrow's response for a moment. Then, coming to his senses, he glared back. "That's the pot calling the kettle black. You've probably spent more time in bars in the last year than I have in my whole life! And don't pretend that Ruby and Yang don't want to see you either. They're always begging to see their Uncle Qrow and you hardly ever show up."
"Some people are born unlucky Tai, and for all of the years you've known me I'm sure you of all people would be able to understand that!"
Tai-Yang snorted, "Using that excuse again are we?" Qrow all but snarled at Tai-Yang before he deployed his Broadsword and slammed it into the floor of the bar. He then took several deep breaths to try and calm himself down. "You want to know why I say I'm born unlucky? Because when I'm around, everything that can go wrong does go wrong. You haven't had people around you die from "impossible coincidences" over and over again Tai. So you tell me, how likely is to have Bullheads to randomly lose control or dust explosives suddenly detonate or a million other things happen when I'm around."
Tai-Yang was taken aback for a moment. "Qrow I-" "Save it Tai. I'm staying away from Ruby and Yang for their own safety." "Qrow, I want you to be around your nieces." Qrow attempted to protest but Tai-Yang just continued on.
"We're two top-tier hunters and Raven and Summer still have enemies. Ruby and Yang would be safer with the two of us watching over them. So please, come with me and help." Qrow gave his glass a long glance before he sighed. "You haven't changed one bit Tai." Tai-Yang just smirked at the mention. "So when are we leaving?" Qrow drained his glass and took his sword out of the floor. "Now would be fine thanks."
The two were about to leave but the bartender stopped their exit. "Hey, you have to pay me for the damage you did to the floor." Qrow gave a meaningful look at Tai-Yang. "Why should I have to be the one to pay for the floor? You were the one who broke it." The look continued for a moment longer. "Ugh fine" Tai-Yang pulled out his wallet and put down five hundred lien. "I trust this will cover it?" With the bartender's confirmation, the two of them set off towards Tai-Yang's house, both intending to make the most of the future.
Cough, well it's been a while. Still though I managed to get this out! As always, reviews and/or advice is always appreciated.
