[Doctor Mephiston Luciferion Bahl] - [The bar area] - [Drinking and socializing]<br/><br/>"Yes, I found myself quite drawn to the sciences when I was younger and it soon became one of my greatest passions.  I wasn't quite satisfied with just acquiring theoretical knowledge, and found more joy from applying it towards creating devices than sitting at a desk writing papers.  Inventing is the only conceivable way of life I can picture myself possessing.  On the subject of weapons, I am of the opinion that no individual should have need of weapons.  The world would be a much better place."<br/>Mephiston's brow furrowed in confusion for a moment.<br/>"I have another 'Crotch Cannon'?  I only ever made the one and-" Mephiston began, before feeling Selena rub her leg against his, causing him to flush a little from such a misunderstanding.  "Ah, yes, I see.<em>That</em>cannon..."<br/>The brilliant light in Mephiston's eyes took on a smoky, lustful quality as his gaze swept over her body, never losing their energy or eagerness.<br/>"Of course I leave it to your skilled ministrations and hope it pleases you well."<br/><br/>Turning to the serving girl who had offered to run to the bank, Mephiston's immediately reverted back to their original bright-eyed quality, "That would be absolutely darling of you, my dear girl, but I would not want to impose on your duties here.  I am in no rush at all, having waited this long after all, and will have no problem stopping by the bank tomorrow, early in the morning."<br/>"Or perhaps the afternoon," Mephiston winked at Selena, "if the good lady sees fit to entertain till the late evening or again at the early day."<br/><br/>The sound of liquid pouring into glass had Mephiston watch as the bartender poured the three cognacs.  Taking his glass and letting it warm to his touch, Mephiston noted the color, taking in the darker, richer tone that marked an older cognac.  Holding it up to his nose, Mephiston breathed in the aromas, smiling from the pleasure before lowering it and swirling it in the glass and taking another breath in.<br/>"Sir, I compliment your ability to select such a fine example of the distiller's art."