Booze and Booty

It had already been such a long night, not exactly tiring so much as it had just dragged on for far too long. Elvira was bored more than anything. Perhaps a couple of drinks and some good music would help perk her up a little bit. The moment she got home, she fed her lovely imp Blossom.

The imp fluttered about her gently with quiet excitement. “Hello sweet Blossom.” Reaching down she gave her imp a quick pat. “I think I might go out for a little bit tonight. I wish I could bring you with me.” The imp fluttered slightly, shaking out its petals as if in a huff. “Oh hush, I can’t take you to the bar. Even if it’s not busy, there is simply too much trouble imp’s can get into there.” Now the imp visibly showed agitation, giving Elvira the ‘cold shoulder’ while it ate its food.

Elvira didn’t mind too much. Blossom never stayed unhappy for long. As far as imps she knew went, she had been very lucky with a very cheerful friend. “I’m going to go get ready quick Blossom. Don’t forget to have a drink after.”

Up she went to her actual room pulling out a simple blouse and skirt for the night. It was casual but still looked very nice. At least if she ran into anyone she knew from work or otherwise, it wouldn’t look like she hadn’t at least tried to clean up a bit.

Straightening out her shirt she tucked it into her skirt loosely, leaving the top button or two undone. Not her usual style but she had to admit, in the mirror, it looked real good. If she had glasses on she might be almost as pretty as the museum guide. The thought made her blush and she turned away, grabbing her purse.

A quick farewell to Blossom and she was off.

Arriving at the bar however she had to weave her way through far too many people just to get to the bar. Hops was busy making drink after drink. Elvira tried to wave her down a few times but the poor thing was so busy running practically in circles. Thinking about it for a moment, Elvira moved towards the very end of the bar, the part that opened up so folks could get back and forth.

Leaning on the counter she waited until Hops was pretty much right beside her, and she yelled the buns name. Hops whirled, looking quite panicked. Oops. Elvira hadn’t meant to startle her. “You okay?” She called out carefully. Hops hesitated before nodding, and then someone called out another drink, and then another, and then another.

Elvira watched Hops shake for a moment. She reached out and touched Hops on the shoulder with the intention of asking if she should fetch someone for her. And that’s when Hops eyes lit up like she had an idea. Elvira didn’t even have time to think about it as she was pulled behind the counter.

“Elvira! I’m so glad you're here. I’ll give you free Peach Hellini’s for a week if you just help me out for tonight. Please? Please?” Hops begged while getting started on making another drink. “You won't have to make anything difficult, you can do straight shots, serve beers, and wines, you won't have to mix much of anything. Please?”

Elvira was pretty sure Hops couldn’t just offer free drinks. No doubt Angora would scold them. Did Hops plan on being sneaky about it? Or paying from their own pocket? Seeing how overwhelmed she was however, Elvira shook her head. “Don’t worry about the drinks, what can I do to help?”

The relief that washed over Hops face was instant. “There is a uniform in the cupboard over there. Go put it on please and come back out here.” Hops was still making drinks the whole while, even as more buns hollered for other things and tried to wave her down. The place was packed.

Elvira slinked into the back and found the uniform, only to blush brightly. She thought maybe there would be more to it, but nope. It was almost the exact same as Hops’ own uniform. Which was to say it would be the skimpiest thing she had worn in a very long time. She peeked her head back out, about to argue that she couldn’t wear this outfit. What she was met with was hops in the middle of shaking two different drinks and pouring them into glasses, and then immediately working on two more.

Elvira pouted, looking down at what could barely be considered a uniform. It was closer to lingerie!!! With a small sight she carefully took off her blouse and skirt and slipped it on, only to realize the undergarments she had on her doll form were showing. Oh great. Digging out a liner from her purse quick for the uniform, she stripped completely and slipped the pieces of the uniform on.

For a moment, she wished she was as small as Hops. Even with the material staying perfectly in place she was worried the top might slip. She carefully braided her hair in a long rope and rolled it into a simple but fancy bun at the back of her head. Trying not to be too embarrassed, and praying no one would realize it was her, she stepped back out.

She didn’t have time to ask Hops what she needed to do or where anything was. Thankfully after months of coming around for drinks she knew where a lot of things were. At least the ones she could see from the other side of the counter anyway. Orienting herself with what she could see from this side now too she shook herself out, slapped on a smile and got to work.

It was far more hectic than she was expecting. Even just serving simple beers, whiskey, glasses of wine, and some carbonated beverages was tough, but at least Hops had more time to focus on the mixes. And the tips were really damned good tonight too, but how did Hops do this all the time?

Her feet were killing her, there was so much noise as buns kept ordering drinks, and she had almost tripped at least a dozen times. Even her carefully put up hair had strands slipping free. The music was giving her a pounding headache and her face hurt from smiling so much. She was gonna need a full body rub down later. Maybe a hot soak. This was hard.

“Excuse me gorgeous, could I get a Whiskey on the rocks?” Elvira asked which kind of whiskey the patron wanted as she reached for a glass and filled it with ice. “Surprise me.” Wait. That voice sounded familiar. Oh no. Whirling around Elvira went bright red. Her crush was smiling devilishly as they leaned on the counter. For a moment, Elvira couldn’t even move. It wasn’t until someone else ordered a specific whiskey that she snapped back to it.

“Coming right up~” She finally managed. Repeating the glass and ice, she poured that same whiskey in both glasses. Passing one to the patron who requested it and the other to her crush. Hopefully she liked that kind and she hadn’t just messed up.

Elvira really wanted to stop and talk for just a moment but it was back off to work she went. At least it hadn’t been the last drink she ordered. In fact through everything, Evlira could still spot her in the same seat at the bar for most of the night. Even as everyone started leaving.

By the time the last call rang out she was hoping her legs would hold out just a little longer. At least she was no longer bored, but she hadn’t expected to be working so hard tonight either. How did Hops do this every night? She got her answer when the night settled and almost all the buns had left. Seeing Angora allowing Hops to rest against them for a moment Elvira smiled. Demons above, what she wouldn’t give for something similar.

“Jealous?” Elvira’s head whipped around from where she was leaning on the counter, just barely keeping upright. Her crush opened her arms. Likely nothing more than a friendly gesture for fun but Elvira almost dove against her. “Goodness, you must be tired.” Elvira just sighed happily.