( It's a cliché, but the wayward, wandering shiftless brother got a job. Okay. He stepped into the job since every single Mystic Grill owner has died or moved away. But, owning the Mystic Grill brings with it its' own set of headaches. Owning the Mystic Grill usually means you're the one bartending when the local high school blows off his shift. (Or. Dies.)
But, it gives him purpose and direction. He was never bad with numbers. He actually keeps the books well until he gets sick of keeping the books and hires someone outside.
He chooses, then, to stop hiring the teenagers that graduate, die, or move away, and to instead, hire the mainstays and newbies.
Damon's not a bad boss, not by a mile. It's mom and pop so as long as you're not trashed, drinking, and driving, you can sip something during your shift or drink with the customer. It's a wonder the Mystic Falls has actually made a profit. It could be his upgrades. It's more modern now with one of those app-based jukeboxes he occasionally forgets to turn on some days.
But, Damon Salvatore? Is pretty happy. His best friend comes in on the nights she doesn't have to work the next day. His other best friend travels. He's mad at her. (He's not mad at her. She deserves the world.) This Damon is more settled, on the blood bag wagon, and actually maintains his interpersonal relationships. Friendly ones, anyway.
It's been awhile in any other capacity.
Damon's working on himself, didn't you know? He learned it from his best friend.
He sets down a napkin and her drink and presents her with the menu. )
Seven and seven. And a menu.
( It's a slow night for them, so Damon's able to stay close as he checks his phone and waits for her to peruse her choices. )
that weather. that discovery. that entire caroline ordeal
But, it gives him purpose and direction. He was never bad with numbers. He actually keeps the books well until he gets sick of keeping the books and hires someone outside.
He chooses, then, to stop hiring the teenagers that graduate, die, or move away, and to instead, hire the mainstays and newbies.
Damon's not a bad boss, not by a mile. It's mom and pop so as long as you're not trashed, drinking, and driving, you can sip something during your shift or drink with the customer. It's a wonder the Mystic Falls has actually made a profit. It could be his upgrades. It's more modern now with one of those app-based jukeboxes he occasionally forgets to turn on some days.
But, Damon Salvatore? Is pretty happy. His best friend comes in on the nights she doesn't have to work the next day. His other best friend travels. He's mad at her. (He's not mad at her. She deserves the world.) This Damon is more settled, on the blood bag wagon, and actually maintains his interpersonal relationships. Friendly ones, anyway.
It's been awhile in any other capacity.
Damon's working on himself, didn't you know? He learned it from his best friend.
He sets down a napkin and her drink and presents her with the menu. )
Seven and seven. And a menu.
( It's a slow night for them, so Damon's able to stay close as he checks his phone and waits for her to peruse her choices. )
Passing through?