It seemed like a good idea at the time...

[maddeninghatter]

Date & Time: 2698, fin-de-millenium, just prior to the formation of the United Earth
Location: Las Vegas
Characters: Break, Kevin, Gilbert, Oz, Elliot, Alice, Allen, Lenalee, Rosette, Chrono, Chrysos
Summary: Fear and loathing
Warnings: Showgirls and Gilbert weeping.

The statement “Let’s go to Vegas” exists as the multiverse’s quintessential definition of, “well it seemed like a good idea at the time.” Even in this case, it really had, between zombies, insurrection, and the day to day tedium of life on the moon. Besides which, Xerxes Break has a new sentient (sentient-er) weapon, which in a stunning show of good judgement is too dangerous to test on the moonbase, nor in any concentration of people. Las Vegas, set against the backdrop of the vast, desolate Mojave desert, seemed to be a perfect choice.

When our heroes wink into existence, squinting against the early-morning desert sunshine, they’ll find themselves duly welcomed. Come play in the casino. When you feel a bit peckish, indulge in all you can eat. Take your winnings and go shopping; at night, take in a show. And if you’ve done really well gambling, unwind in a ridiculously luxurious suite.

…or is this how you’re spending the night?

Thirty-six hours in Vegas, what could possibly go wrong?

(ooc: feel free to start threads willy-nilly, name your time and place, threadjack and mingle)

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OK IM DONE

[overclocking]

[ Without much preamble at all, he drops Oz's shoulders, turns on his heel, and ambushes the nearest wandering refreshment tray. The employee in question doesn't even have time to question who snatched a shot before Chrono has slipped back through the crowd, knocking it back. ]

1/

[velveteened]

( CHRONO YOU SHOULD REALLY EXPECT THIS BY NOW )

[velveteened]

( wait where's he goi — )

[velveteened]

( ah. )

4/4

[velveteened]

( well, chrono returns to laughter at any rate )

The look on your face — ! I really couldn't resist.

[overclocking]

[ Points the empty shot-glass at him, accusingly. ]

Theft, embezzlement, imprisonment, and murder are no laughing matters. [ That was just in his head but THEY'RE STILL NO LAUGHING MATTERS ] I should have known you'd be a brat.

[velveteened]

I thought we were only talking about cards! ( WOW CHRONO ) Shouldn't I be offended? I'm not that bad at cards!

[overclocking]

How would I know? You only just learned how to play! And they cheat in these places anyway!

[ SHOVES THE GLASS AT OZ ]

I'm getting another one.

[velveteened]

Um — 

( HE TAKES THE GLASS LEST IT FALL TO THE GROUND but this seems inadvisable )

— are you sure that's a good idea?

[overclocking]

No.

[ ALREADY SLIPPING THROUGH THE CROWD TO MUG ANOTHER REFRESHMENT-CARRIER. From the fumes wafting out of the glass, that stuff is strong. ]

[velveteened]

Can demons get drunk...?

( is the question he asks THIN AIR apparently.

well, smoky fumy noisy air. )

[overclocking]

[ Oz will likely find out soon enough, given that Chrono returns holding a full-sized glass of something, and having downed two more shots along the way. He and Aion worked their way through an entire bottle of Arizona whiskey once, so this is nothing, right...? ]

I've decided I don't feel like looking anymore. If they get in trouble it's their problem.

1/2

[velveteened]

( CHRONO R U OK

how did you even get all that can you even see over the top of a bar )

Is that so...

[velveteened]

( he sets down the empty glass, giving chrono's a curious look )

What is that, anyway?

[overclocking]

I have no idea. [ HE SAYS AS HE TAKES ANOTHER SWIG OF IT. ] I think it's supposed to glow in the dark or... something...

Either way it doesn't taste that great.

[velveteened]

Really? Can — 

( oz takes a step forward and reaches out a hand...

so chrono is preventing potential underage drinking also on the roster for today? )

[overclocking]

[ NOPE

He holds the glass out, scrubbing at his face with his free hand. ]

Be careful, it's strong.

[velveteened]

( there's a very convenient potted palm tree nearby. oz only needs to take a few steps after accepting the glass with a "thanks," to go dump it out where it can't harm anyone but the microscopic flora of said earth-filled pot.

this is for your own good, chrono )

1/ ???????? god fuck

[overclocking]

[ Wait...

Why is he pouring it out? That's not how you drink alcohol... ]

[overclocking]

[ No

He wouldn't

They're friends, with an f, he had a crisis over it and everything ]

[overclocking]

[ But he did. LAS VEGAS IS RUINED. ]

[overclocking]

—I STOLE THAT FAIR AND SQUARE! Why did you do that?! How dare you!

1/2

[velveteened]

( AND NOW PEOPLE ARE LOOKING AT THEM because talk of demons and other worlds and mafia are no problem at all

but

stealing


stealing alcohol no less

well, that's just wrong. )

[velveteened]

( oz meanwhile drops the glass with a flourish and takes a conciliatory tone )

We should go back to the hotel, Chrono.

1/2

[overclocking]

Don't tell me what to do! I'm going to get another o—