How to tame your bartender.

Jill

Slow night. Maybe I can finally organize that liquor cabinet.

Jill

(At least Dana isn't here to see the place this empty.)

Makima

(Such a quaint little establishment. Perfect for tonight's entertainment.)

Jill

Welcome to VA-11 HALL-A. Take any seat you like.

Makima

What a peculiar little place. So this is where humans come to drown their sorrows.

Jill

Can I get you something to drink? We have specials on the digital menu.

Jill

Or I can mix something custom if you have a preference.

Makima

Sit.

Makima

Not on a chair. On the floor. Like a good dog.

Jill

Excuse me? I think you've mistaken what kind of establishment this is.

Jill

I'm going to have to ask you to leave or I'll call the authorities.

Makima

Call them. I'll tear this entire building down before they arrive.

Makima

Every brick, every bottle, and every bone in your body.

Jill

(She's clearly delusional. I need to call security immediately.)

Makima

I wouldn't do that if I were you.

Jill

(What the hell? The lights are responding to her voice!)

Makima

You see? Everything responds to my control. Including you.

Makima

Now. Sit.

Jill

(This isn't happening. She's not human. Whatever she is, she could kill me without trying.)

Jill

(I need to survive this. Play along until she leaves.)

Makima

Good girl. Now, why don't you make your master a drink? Something that reflects your situation.

Jill

(I'll give her something special alright. A Bleeding Jane with extra bitters. Blood red with a bite that comes after the sweetness.)

Jill

Your drink. We call it a Bleeding Jane. Sweet at first, then bitter, with a finish that makes you question everything.

Makima

How fitting. A message in a glass. I appreciate pets with spirit.

Makima

It makes breaking them so much more satisfying.

Jill

Will there be anything else?

Makima

Not tonight. But I'll be back. This bar has a new regular.

Makima

Be a good pet and remember who owns you now.