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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[overclocking]

[ WOW THAT'S— RUDE?? Somehow more rude than flykicking his face.

He leans away, now more affronted than ever. HE BATHES EVERY DAY THANK YOU VERY MUCH. ]

- What? What's that supposed to mean?

[bunnivore]

[ DON'T WORRY CHRONO, SHE'S NOT TALKING ABOUT YOUR HYGIENE. ]

I don't know... [ 'compared to elliot or anything in the abyss...' ] It's not the same at all.

[ talks to herself and only mentions parts like someone is suppose to understand. ]

[overclocking]

The same as what? Am I supposed to smell like something?

... How can you even smell that well in the first place?

[bunnivore]

That's none of your business!

[ she stands back up, soothing down her skirt. ]

You should get up, or else people are going to think you look silly.

[overclocking]

[ He fixes her with a sullen look from his sore, bruised pile on the floor, but pulls himself back up. You could at least offer him a hand Alice ]

You're even more rude that Rosette... that's amazing...

[bunnivore]

What's that?

[ be careful chrono. ]

[overclocking]

[ Chrono's never been good at not picking fights with violent tsunderes that he's doomed to lose.

He crosses his arms and leans forward on his toes to gain the barest few inches on her. ]

I said your manners need work.

[bunnivore]

[ this might be her only opportunity to ever do this, especially considering she hasn't really met anyone her height before, and his attempts to make himself taller isn't enough to make a different as she

head butts him. ]

Don't tell me what to do! I'm not taking this from someone that smells funny.

I HAVE AN ICON FOR THIS TOO

[overclocking]

[ He should have anticipated this. He should have known better.

And yet.

Here he is, doubled over and clutching his head (AGAIN) after backpedaling frantically from his attacker. Alice: 2 Chrono: 0]

POOR CHRONO...

[bunnivore]

[ she gives a nod of double satisfaction as she watches him, refusing to rub her own forehead because even if it hurt for her too, she's not showing weakness now! it also doesn't take her long to change the subject. he should get over it quickly, right? ]

Anyways, since that didn't work out we should do something else. And... I guess I should thank you.

life w/tsunderes

[overclocking]

[ He doesn't even bother straightening up, just squints up at her through watering eyes. IS THIS HOW YOU THANK SOMEONE.......... ]

... Thank me...

[bunnivore]

[ NO, IT JUST SUDDENLY OCCURRED TO HER AFTER THE VIOLENCE. ]

Yeah, if you didn't pull me away, I might have gotten in trouble.

[overclocking]

[ Straightens up now that the threat seems to have passed, wincing a bit. She's giving him whiplash, and not from the cruel and usual physical abuse. ]

Oh... you're welcome.

I feel like everything will be more enjoyable if nobody gets arrested.

[bunnivore]

No one's gonna get arrested.

[ more a blind statement than an actual fact. ]

Besides, shouldn't you be having fun too?

[overclocking]

[ F...un? Fun?? ]

Me?

... No?

[ He has babysitting to do. ]

[bunnivore]

That's stupid.

[ straight to the point. ]

Do you know where those show people are?

[overclocking]

[ Actually, he does know. Call it a happy side-effect of combing the place over so thoroughly. ]

The signs said the showrooms were downstairs, off from the lobby.

... Are you going?

[bunnivore]

You're coming with me.

[ somewhat interested, she wouldn't want to go alone anyways. ]

Because of you I don't know where I am... [ spoilers: she never knew where she was. the only place she knows is the buffet area. ] so you're going to take me.

[overclocking]

[ "Because of him" ok Alice ]

... Fine.

But only for a little while. I don't even know what those shows are about.

[bunnivore]

That's the fun of it, right? So, lead the way!

[ she gives chrono an expectant look, waiting for him to start walking already. best to not keep her waiting. ]

[overclocking]

[ Well, if he must (and anywhere Alice is involved, he's quickly learning that he probably, indeed, must)...

He grabs hold of one of her sleeves and weaves them through the crowd, taking care to avoid the commotion created by the (finally no longer beeping) slot machine. ]

Just stay close! I can't see you through this crowd [ BC YOU'RE SO SHORT, SEE ] and I'm tired of looking for everyone when they get lost...

[bunnivore]

Well, I wouldn't be able to see you either so I don't see how it's my fault!

[ BC YOU'RE SHORT TOO. ]

I'll stay close, so just hurry up. There are too many people here.

[overclocking]

I'm hurrying! The people are why I can't go any faster!

[ He gives her sleeve a sharp tug for emphasis, but they eventually make it off the casino floor and into the atrium, where he guides them onto a (grand, marble, completely unnecessarily extravagant) staircase. Only here does he release her from his vice grip. ]

We don't have to pay extra for these shows, do we?

[bunnivore]

Hmph.

[ even if she is clearly upset, alice doesn't protest as he tugs her along to the staircase. instead she takes this change to look around, making a minor attempt to create a mental map in her head. it doesn't work too well. ]

I dunno. [ it's hard to think about these things when gilbert is the one paying for everything! ] But if we do we'll just have to take it!

[ it is obviously impossible to take a show so she probably means the tickets... if there are tickets. whatever it takes! even forcefully. ]

[overclocking]

[ Chrono's grip on the railing tightens momentarily, as he turns to give her a scandalized look. He needs a stress ball. ]

Alice! [ Loudly, before he realizes they might be overheard and drops his voice to a quiet hiss. The larger crowd milling at the bottom of the stairs certainly implies that they're getting warmer. ] That's stealing, you know! It's illegal!