[ fortunately the place is still standing, thanks to a certain sword who drove off some of their more antagonistic forces. but most of the lights are off, there's rubble and broken glass on the floor, and some of the furniture has been upturned. only the bar looks relatively untouched, if only because shylock has been manning it for most of the time.

and speaking of: ]

...Emily.

[ the man of the hour can be found behind the bar per usual, the pipe in his hands emitting a sweet scent of yuzu and cinnamon. his smile this time does not reach his eyes, but at least he's mustering up one. ]

So glad of you to come. As you can imagine, business has not been so kind since the scuffle between the two clans begin once more.