The hearts, Gabe decided, he could live without, but whatever. He got to take out some of his frustrations out on the locals (a little just desserts wasn't gonna hurt anyone in this joint- it was practically a 'have your cake and eat it too' kind of place and some of that's probably literal) and that meant less desire to murder half the Barge. Score one for Team Trickster.

He sidled up to the bar and practically slid onto the stool beside Max, even though popping it would've probably been cooler. He was pretty sure blending in with the locals was an important here.

"There's just something about this place that makes me want to start using cheesy pick-up lines, but I'll spare you." He rolled his shoulders and snapped his fingers at the bartender to get his attention. "Barkeep, give me the sweetest thing you have and make it sweeter, if you know what I mean and I know you do." That done, he leaned on the bar and turned back to Max. "So what's a nice girl like you doing in a place like this?"

Shameless. Really and truly.