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PARKING GARAGE
ANY CAR IN A STORM
PHOENIX CASINO HALL
WELCOME TO THE NEXT 168 HOURS
Phoenix Casino is a-flutter with activity and packed to the beak with guests. As a famously ever-changing space, the staff would be remiss if they didn't deck the crown jewel of the Golden Peacock out. The casino glitters from top to bottom, shining brighter than diamonds, rubies, sapphires, opals! Party-goers are shiny and glamorous with picture perfect makeup, fluttering gowns, and sharp suits. Card tables are packed and the slot machines are a-ringing as guests play, play, play! Prizes, luxury, booze, attractive people, it's the place that everyone wants to be at.
Those people being dragged inside by some invisible force...? Silly, they were so excited to come that their bodies moved before they realized what was happening. Those are struggles of joy and definitely not the casino's infamous ghost hands dragging unwilling guests to the party at the behest of the house. Look, they're literally hurling their bodies at the card tables with unrestrained glee!
All clocks indicating day hours and night hours have been removed from the casino. Once a guest has entered, their Watch will jam, making it impossible to keep track of the time. You don't need to worry about that tonight.
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It's possible....given the number of uses related to it.
(texting would take her time to learn, but she did see that it has a text to speech feature. somehow she has a feeling that might also cause problems for them, her claws tap her champagne glass thoughtfully as if contemplating something. she can see the uses of it, truly. not something she wants to be forced on herself, either, but the knave isn't going to complain too much. if she could, then she might have sent it back to snezhnaya for the others to look it over. second thought, she shouldn't think about that.
dottore might use it for something, and arlecchino has enough of a migraine from her utter loathing of the man.
that's better to not let him get his hands on a new "toy" while also maintaining some manner of curiosity behind its features. they do not come from a land with cars, watches, whatever else it is that they're seeing within the resort. modern era clothes, different food, and a difference in music from the dance floor.
(this doesn't count the dance styles changing, now that is a grave sin with the number of bump and grind she saw.)
they're both more likely to get answers as time goes on, that's a given for them. enough answers to their questions and enough to think about for their stay. gleaning staff and guests has been useful, but not everything was answered by them. annoying, yet a given. dangling information like a carrot also means compliance is easier, just like removing visions from those who truly need them.)
Given our captor is "kind" enough to give us these, I would assume that they might have that use to monitor those wearing them closely.
( "kind". what a dreadfully polite turn of phrase. and yet he supposes he should be grateful for the relative freedom they have been given here as opposed to immediately being captured and chained and put to all manner of uses.
(he isn't, but now isn't the time or place to voice those frustrations.)
his gaze lingers on the soft glow of his watch screen a moment longer before it lifts again, first out towards the crowd and then back to arlecchino. they could dance around the subject all night, a method he's never been all too fond of, or they can get straight to the point. )
I assume you sought me out for a reason beyond that of the appearance of socialization.
( even if he is a familiar face, he does not believe the knave would make any move without first considering all possible use cases and outcomes. unlike childe, she has always been driven by more than mere battle lust. )
Yes, I did. I assume that since we will be here for quite some time, that we would be better off sharing information. Additionally....there is the possibility one of us may discover an exit.
(no, arlecchino doubts they would. by how it sounds, there were plenty of lost souls that have yet to return to their homes. which leaves the two of them likely in need of a truce and to consider for now the worst case scenario. that there will be no returning, not for any time soon. maybe worse than that if they are truly unfortunate, but the knave is not here to bring down the conversation further. they'll both be in need of whatever support that they can obtain.
and there is no better than ones "enemy", they are no fools and the knave surely isn't. there will be better opportunities to vent frustrations alone themselves. the party is not worth that effort of doing it at. the expectation is for them to enjoy it and to indulge in hedonism. to surrender to those urges while others carry on through the night without another thought about if too much is worth it all.
(it isn't, but she knows they wouldn't listen to her.)
still. she has her uses, unlike childe she isn't hasty. this is a long game to play, and she did acclimate herself as best as she may. which means figuring out their moves in this chess game they'll be involved in mutually.)
Which means, by necessity, a truce must be made. Obviously I understand you would not be....pleased, to put it lightly. Depending on my movements more than usual while we were trapped here.
( neuvillette does not answer immediately, choosing instead to remain silent as he considers her offer. in a place like this, where they are both outsiders with no influence, the exchange of information is a reasonable one. they have a mutual goal, after all, of finding a way out.
but there is no contract that comes without its fair share of risk, and making a deal with a harbinger is often the riskiest of all. he needs to know more before he can answer. as things stand, her proposal is simply too vague. )
Before I give a verdict, what are the terms of this 'truce' you are proposing? Will information be all that is exchanged, or will additional resources come into play depending on the situation?
( chips, other financial or physical aid, even the act of intimacy itself? the clearer the expectations are, the better for the both of them. )
Information, perhaps resources as a case by case situation if it's needed with additional help. Intimacy will be off the table as my preferences are not in men.
(that's likely more a relief, arlecchino isn't lying. her preferences is and always would be in women, but she saw it best to clarify first. any physical aid, such tending to injuries, would be fine (though the knave doubts anything violent may happen) for the sake of preventing anything purely foolish happening. arlecchino is not a fool to consider that emotions can run high in an environment such as this, and that there are plenty of people that might push beyond their limitations. which means ensuring that they have some manner of failsafe in more desperate times is helpful.
making a deal with the devil in a not-so-pale suit would be dangerous, but not as dangerous as it could be, knowing they are equals here. their titles are meaningless, and any crimes arlecchino performs would need to be judged another time. this being if neuvillette notices that she did anything as per her own usual.)
Obviously I will offer to not perform any misdeeds as collateral without your permission were they to lean more towards....extremes, to put it lightly.
(specifically, murder. they both know she's too willing to do that, even if the people that died by arlecchino's hand were often corrupt.)
( his expression is grave as he listens, a momentary return to his usual court persona for the duration of this conversation. so far, so good, with everything the knave proposes being satisfactory to his expectations. even the elimination of any intimacy is welcome in its own way. )
Those terms are acceptable. I have one more of my own to propose.
( though it's more of a fallback guarantee than anything else, a condition that'll only see use once they both finish this game. )
Provided we both return to Fontaine, while I will not forbid you of speaking of your time here should you so wish,. I would like to request that you not mention my presence here alongside you. In return, I will grant you the same courtesy.
( he admittedly has more to lose than she does if his stay in a resort such as this were to be exposed, but surely neither of them need the additional rumors swirling about their person. )
Of course, monsieur, I have no reason to reject that additional term. Your reputation matters more than mine, despite my working towards changing that among Fatui and Harbingers.
(that was easy to take, easy to work with. she can manage this much while also enabling them both some breathing room. arlecchino did mean she would refrain from any death being caused by her hands for a reason, that meant that neuvillette would feel comfortable more with accepting it. any others might find the proposal to be insanity, but she finds it easier to use certain strengths more than weaknesses for their goal.
they needed to escape, eventually. arlecchino herself would blend in to the environment too well; she has that air to her that she would not be easy to break. not in a game such as this. but this does little to change that the knave may also use everything at her leisure for the sake of not standing out too much more than she has.
she does still attract too many eyes because of her looks, those soulless eyes, and her gnarled hands which were twisted into charcoal gray tones and claws.)
I intend on when give the opportunity to look around more, since we were heavily restricted I'm assuming that any sort of exploration will be after the party.
( though their dealings have been infrequent, he has never known the knave to default on any agreement she's accepted the terms of. 'trustworthy' may not be the way he would choose to describe her, but certainly she is dependable when the terms are to her satisfaction. )
Very well then. I agree to all the terms of the proposal. May our joint efforts bear fruit.
( no handshake to seal the deal, but he's never been much of a physical person to begin with. something he'll have to work with if they truly intend on keeping him here for a semi-permanent stay. )
I plan to do the same myself once we are freed from this party. There do appear to be some sections restricted to certain ranks, though I suspect that will not pose an issue for you.
( infiltration has never been his forte, but the knave, on the other hand.... normally he would frown on such things, but one does what one must under duress. )
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(texting would take her time to learn, but she did see that it has a text to speech feature. somehow she has a feeling that might also cause problems for them, her claws tap her champagne glass thoughtfully as if contemplating something. she can see the uses of it, truly. not something she wants to be forced on herself, either, but the knave isn't going to complain too much. if she could, then she might have sent it back to snezhnaya for the others to look it over. second thought, she shouldn't think about that.
dottore might use it for something, and arlecchino has enough of a migraine from her utter loathing of the man.
that's better to not let him get his hands on a new "toy" while also maintaining some manner of curiosity behind its features. they do not come from a land with cars, watches, whatever else it is that they're seeing within the resort. modern era clothes, different food, and a difference in music from the dance floor.
(this doesn't count the dance styles changing, now that is a grave sin with the number of bump and grind she saw.)
they're both more likely to get answers as time goes on, that's a given for them. enough answers to their questions and enough to think about for their stay. gleaning staff and guests has been useful, but not everything was answered by them. annoying, yet a given. dangling information like a carrot also means compliance is easier, just like removing visions from those who truly need them.)
Given our captor is "kind" enough to give us these, I would assume that they might have that use to monitor those wearing them closely.
no subject
(he isn't, but now isn't the time or place to voice those frustrations.)
his gaze lingers on the soft glow of his watch screen a moment longer before it lifts again, first out towards the crowd and then back to arlecchino. they could dance around the subject all night, a method he's never been all too fond of, or they can get straight to the point. )
I assume you sought me out for a reason beyond that of the appearance of socialization.
( even if he is a familiar face, he does not believe the knave would make any move without first considering all possible use cases and outcomes. unlike childe, she has always been driven by more than mere battle lust. )
no subject
(no, arlecchino doubts they would. by how it sounds, there were plenty of lost souls that have yet to return to their homes. which leaves the two of them likely in need of a truce and to consider for now the worst case scenario. that there will be no returning, not for any time soon. maybe worse than that if they are truly unfortunate, but the knave is not here to bring down the conversation further. they'll both be in need of whatever support that they can obtain.
and there is no better than ones "enemy", they are no fools and the knave surely isn't. there will be better opportunities to vent frustrations alone themselves. the party is not worth that effort of doing it at. the expectation is for them to enjoy it and to indulge in hedonism. to surrender to those urges while others carry on through the night without another thought about if too much is worth it all.
(it isn't, but she knows they wouldn't listen to her.)
still. she has her uses, unlike childe she isn't hasty. this is a long game to play, and she did acclimate herself as best as she may. which means figuring out their moves in this chess game they'll be involved in mutually.)
Which means, by necessity, a truce must be made. Obviously I understand you would not be....pleased, to put it lightly. Depending on my movements more than usual while we were trapped here.
no subject
but there is no contract that comes without its fair share of risk, and making a deal with a harbinger is often the riskiest of all. he needs to know more before he can answer. as things stand, her proposal is simply too vague. )
Before I give a verdict, what are the terms of this 'truce' you are proposing? Will information be all that is exchanged, or will additional resources come into play depending on the situation?
( chips, other financial or physical aid, even the act of intimacy itself? the clearer the expectations are, the better for the both of them. )
no subject
(that's likely more a relief, arlecchino isn't lying. her preferences is and always would be in women, but she saw it best to clarify first. any physical aid, such tending to injuries, would be fine (though the knave doubts anything violent may happen) for the sake of preventing anything purely foolish happening. arlecchino is not a fool to consider that emotions can run high in an environment such as this, and that there are plenty of people that might push beyond their limitations. which means ensuring that they have some manner of failsafe in more desperate times is helpful.
making a deal with the devil in a not-so-pale suit would be dangerous, but not as dangerous as it could be, knowing they are equals here. their titles are meaningless, and any crimes arlecchino performs would need to be judged another time. this being if neuvillette notices that she did anything as per her own usual.)
Obviously I will offer to not perform any misdeeds as collateral without your permission were they to lean more towards....extremes, to put it lightly.
(specifically, murder. they both know she's too willing to do that, even if the people that died by arlecchino's hand were often corrupt.)
no subject
Those terms are acceptable. I have one more of my own to propose.
( though it's more of a fallback guarantee than anything else, a condition that'll only see use once they both finish this game. )
Provided we both return to Fontaine, while I will not forbid you of speaking of your time here should you so wish,. I would like to request that you not mention my presence here alongside you. In return, I will grant you the same courtesy.
( he admittedly has more to lose than she does if his stay in a resort such as this were to be exposed, but surely neither of them need the additional rumors swirling about their person. )
no subject
(that was easy to take, easy to work with. she can manage this much while also enabling them both some breathing room. arlecchino did mean she would refrain from any death being caused by her hands for a reason, that meant that neuvillette would feel comfortable more with accepting it. any others might find the proposal to be insanity, but she finds it easier to use certain strengths more than weaknesses for their goal.
they needed to escape, eventually. arlecchino herself would blend in to the environment too well; she has that air to her that she would not be easy to break. not in a game such as this. but this does little to change that the knave may also use everything at her leisure for the sake of not standing out too much more than she has.
she does still attract too many eyes because of her looks, those soulless eyes, and her gnarled hands which were twisted into charcoal gray tones and claws.)
I intend on when give the opportunity to look around more, since we were heavily restricted I'm assuming that any sort of exploration will be after the party.
no subject
Very well then. I agree to all the terms of the proposal. May our joint efforts bear fruit.
( no handshake to seal the deal, but he's never been much of a physical person to begin with. something he'll have to work with if they truly intend on keeping him here for a semi-permanent stay. )
I plan to do the same myself once we are freed from this party. There do appear to be some sections restricted to certain ranks, though I suspect that will not pose an issue for you.
( infiltration has never been his forte, but the knave, on the other hand.... normally he would frown on such things, but one does what one must under duress. )