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)

Comments

[soul_sister]

Eh... it's a secluded place where people in the Church live.

[velveteened]

( including or limited to people of her profession? is what he wonders, but doesn't ask in front of everyone )

So in short, more things happen there because it's your home.

[soul_sister]

[She nods.]

It's a really huge city, so a lot of attention seems to be drawn there in general. Though... USUALLY the monastery's really quiet.

[soul_sister]

Wait! How did you find out about the whole state thing?

[velveteened]

Oh, about that. Chrono told me.

[soul_sister]

... that traitor....

[velveteened]

I'm also not supposed to gamble with you ever again!

( WE SEE HOW WELL HE'S LISTENED TO THAT )

[soul_sister]

Well that clearly wont work. Since I was holding back on you before. You couldn't have been satisfied with just that.

[velveteened]

Well, you're right! That's not satisfying at all.

[retraced]

--YOU WERE GAMBLING?!

[Honestly he's sitting right here.]

[velveteened]

Where do you think I was getting all that money...?

( MATTER OF FACT )

[retraced]

THAT DOESN'T MAKE IT OKAY!

[JUST SO THEY'RE CLEAR ON THIS.]

[soul_sister]

Actually, he's pretty good.

[velveteened]

Thank you, Rosette! I had a good teacher.

[retraced]

[ET TU ROSETTE]

You! [POINTING ACCUSINGLY AT.] Don't encourage him!

[soul_sister]

You never SAID no gambling!

[velveteened]

Exactly!

( SO THAT MAKES IT OKAY )

[retraced]

Does it really need to be said?!

[soul_sister]

[Serious nod.]

[velveteened]

Of course!

[retraced]

[And that's when his face plants directly into his hands.]

I knew this trip would be a bad idea...!

[soul_sister]

Don't say that! You'll jinx us. The hangover is bad enough.


[In the mean time, she waves to catch Oz's attention.]

Anyways, this here is the emergency break. You pull that if your axle or the breaks go. It's really rough, but it does the job.