[ ironically, normally jack is "not a bar at all" type of person. but people have emphasized the low threat of the situation to him. he's willing to test it here.

and, well, ford seems like an interesting guy, so that's a plus on two of his fronts. ]

Going adventuring in the footsteps of those who have already gone first?

[ despite the fact the comment could be taken as mean, it's not. he's got a little smile on his face as he says it. he takes a seat on a stool at the bar, and it turns out their order taker is one of those Aipom's. it has a little red tie on. ]

I'll take a whiskey neat, and a martini for this guy. [ he gestures to ford, then looks over. ] Anything else for round one?