【 Thank you for choosing the Golden Peacock, 5-star resort and casino. You are currently registered as a WILDCARD in our system.
Due to a high volume of check-ins, temporary accommodations have been made in our parking garage for all new arrivals. We aim to have all guests moved into their reserved rooms as soon as possible. We deeply apologize for any inconvenience!
All are invited to There Is No Tomorrow, a Phoenix Casino soiree to celebrate our beloved guests. The festivities will begin at 1800 hours on January 20th and end at 1800 hours on January 27th. Please look forward to 168 hours of delight.
In an effort to raise happiness and encourage better guest relationships, attendance is required. The house will assist guests that are too shy to appear of their own accord. Please note that black tie attire is mandatory. As always, we hope you enjoy your stay! 】
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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( please, he does not fret. if anything, he merely....considers. perhaps overmuch at times, but nevertheless.
but he does follow her lead, and places his hands dutifully in hers as directed. there is no embarrassment to be found in being the follower rather than the leader; factors like height or gender ought not dictate what role a person plays on the ballroom dance floor. he wouldn't be much of an impartial judge if he made decisions based on stereotype alone. )
Very well. I will do my best to match your movements.
( and, if nothing else, the first few steps are blissfully accident-free. )
[ each step is small and deliberate enough that even mona doesn't find difficulty swaying in her heels. she even thinks it's pleasant. her memories of dancing have all been instigated by others, such an half-year parties celebrating the success of the steambird, or, more embarrassingly, in inebriated stupor after a few rounds of drinks in the tavern. those instances are celebrations in their own right; sometimes she just barely manages to complete her column piece on time.
mona's expression softens as she looks up at neuvillette. her grip on his waist and hand naturally tighten as she prepares to speak again. ]
Monsieur Neuvillette. [ a small pause, one punctuated with another step. ] You are welcome to my suite and my amenities once you have settled here. I fortunately live in comfort on a higher floor.
[ an eight, to be exact. ]
I had those support me at the start, and I'd like to extend that grace to you.
( her offer takes him by surprise, and there is a moment where he nearly misses his step before he quickly catches himself again. is it due to his status as the chief justice? even if it means nothing here, surely she must know that he would never accept her generosity without the proper recompense? )
That is...very generous of you, Miss Megistus.
( it feels almost too generous, leaving him at a loss of how best to respond. )
[ despite her arrogant demeanor, she does, on occasion, offer her support to others. mona can be fussy about it, though. she finds it difficult to be honest with her feelings if there's nothing to be gained. therefore, she'll most often presents these offers as a give-and-take. it's better than admitting she has a soft spot.
the seriousness of her offer lightens up with what she says next. ]
However, if you do outrank me, then I would be pleased to visit your suite.
[ how will it reflect neuvillette's personality? ]
( dear mods, if you're reading this: please make him a 2.
but her tongue-in-cheek reply does earn a smile from him, along with a raise of one arm in preparation for a small twirl in tune with the music. )
But of course. It would be the least I could offer in repayment of your generosity thus far.
( she is welcome to his bathrooms at any time should he be so lucky as to acquire himself a suite with a personal bathroom attached. provided, of course, she gives some advance notice first. )
Do you still practice astrology here in the resort?
( can he still read her columns in his free time )
[ with their height, there's plenty of room for mona to enact that little spin. she's unpracticed, admittedly, but his hold on her prevents her from stumbling over her heels. mona directs a pleased smile up at him once they have returned to their original positions.
and, oh, a change of topic she is very excited to lean into, too. ]
I do. I won a wager against a person in power and restored my Vision's magic. It has been possible to do readings wherever I like. The 'sky' here functioning similarly to that of Teyvat's [ false sky, etc., etc. ] has made it so that there have been no issues performing divinations.
[ this time, she nearly trips as she adds, ]
But I wouldn't recommend wagering as riskily as I did.
( now that he hadn't expected, surprise briefly coloring his voice.
then again, from the various games laid out for them to dabble in for the duration of this party, along with what little of the opulent decorations he's been allowed to see thus far, perhaps the risk and reward that comes with making wagers is only to be expected for a place like this.
even so: )
I am not much a gambling man, no. You need not worry in that regard.
( he has little with which he would be willing to gamble away, and little worth risking it all for save the price of his freedom. )
If you seek higher rewards, then I would say so. The wager I participated in was not mandatory, but I thought myself capable enough to make that bet.
[ she essentially got to avoid spending hard-earned points that way, instead receiving restoration immediately rather than cashing in. although mona won, she did learn of acquaintances that lost their wagers and were subjected to inconveniences or humiliation.
regardless, mona does shrug a little. ]
Beyond that... well, a majority of games here do involve gambling. An inevitability, I suppose, given the location.
[ sir neuvillette, look away from the debauched ones, please. ]
You will likely find yourself playing one eventually.
( they step forward and back, some of the tension to his movements softening now that they have gone some time without accident, ice melting to water. )
It appears I will be playing many of their games whether I wish to or not.
( resignation colors his voice, a dissonance in his otherwise smooth tone. but it will fade with time. he is stiff but not inflexible. water is not, after all, and his very being belongs to the sea. )
I suppose I should accustom myself to this place sooner rather than later.
( which means looking directly at the debauched ones....his poor eyes. time to go play some games after this. )
[ his defeated tone causes her to chuckle, her expression softening similarly to his motions. ]
It will be alright. New experiences may come to you, but I believe you'll handle them as excellently as you do Fontaine's business.
[ mona's long, black hair flows out with their next circle. aside from her slight stumble earlier, they have managed to dance together with sufficient poise. she's rather proud of them both, but especially neuvillette for taking the floor after such a long while.
this 'never-ending' night will be a tedious one, but she is certain they will continue to enjoy each other's company. ]
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but he does follow her lead, and places his hands dutifully in hers as directed. there is no embarrassment to be found in being the follower rather than the leader; factors like height or gender ought not dictate what role a person plays on the ballroom dance floor. he wouldn't be much of an impartial judge if he made decisions based on stereotype alone. )
Very well. I will do my best to match your movements.
( and, if nothing else, the first few steps are blissfully accident-free. )
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mona's expression softens as she looks up at neuvillette. her grip on his waist and hand naturally tighten as she prepares to speak again. ]
Monsieur Neuvillette. [ a small pause, one punctuated with another step. ] You are welcome to my suite and my amenities once you have settled here. I fortunately live in comfort on a higher floor.
[ an eight, to be exact. ]
I had those support me at the start, and I'd like to extend that grace to you.
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That is...very generous of you, Miss Megistus.
( it feels almost too generous, leaving him at a loss of how best to respond. )
I would not wish to be an imposition.
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[ despite her arrogant demeanor, she does, on occasion, offer her support to others. mona can be fussy about it, though. she finds it difficult to be honest with her feelings if there's nothing to be gained. therefore, she'll most often presents these offers as a give-and-take. it's better than admitting she has a soft spot.
the seriousness of her offer lightens up with what she says next. ]
However, if you do outrank me, then I would be pleased to visit your suite.
[ how will it reflect neuvillette's personality? ]
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but her tongue-in-cheek reply does earn a smile from him, along with a raise of one arm in preparation for a small twirl in tune with the music. )
But of course. It would be the least I could offer in repayment of your generosity thus far.
( she is welcome to his bathrooms at any time should he be so lucky as to acquire himself a suite with a personal bathroom attached. provided, of course, she gives some advance notice first. )
Do you still practice astrology here in the resort?
( can he still read her columns in his free time )
no subject
and, oh, a change of topic she is very excited to lean into, too. ]
I do. I won a wager against a person in power and restored my Vision's magic. It has been possible to do readings wherever I like. The 'sky' here functioning similarly to that of Teyvat's [ false sky, etc., etc. ] has made it so that there have been no issues performing divinations.
[ this time, she nearly trips as she adds, ]
But I wouldn't recommend wagering as riskily as I did.
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( now that he hadn't expected, surprise briefly coloring his voice.
then again, from the various games laid out for them to dabble in for the duration of this party, along with what little of the opulent decorations he's been allowed to see thus far, perhaps the risk and reward that comes with making wagers is only to be expected for a place like this.
even so: )
I am not much a gambling man, no. You need not worry in that regard.
( he has little with which he would be willing to gamble away, and little worth risking it all for save the price of his freedom. )
Is that a common occurrence here?
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[ she essentially got to avoid spending hard-earned points that way, instead receiving restoration immediately rather than cashing in. although mona won, she did learn of acquaintances that lost their wagers and were subjected to inconveniences or humiliation.
regardless, mona does shrug a little. ]
Beyond that... well, a majority of games here do involve gambling. An inevitability, I suppose, given the location.
[ sir neuvillette, look away from the debauched ones, please. ]
You will likely find yourself playing one eventually.
no subject
It appears I will be playing many of their games whether I wish to or not.
( resignation colors his voice, a dissonance in his otherwise smooth tone. but it will fade with time. he is stiff but not inflexible. water is not, after all, and his very being belongs to the sea. )
I suppose I should accustom myself to this place sooner rather than later.
( which means looking directly at the debauched ones....his poor eyes. time to go play some games after this. )
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It will be alright. New experiences may come to you, but I believe you'll handle them as excellently as you do Fontaine's business.
[ mona's long, black hair flows out with their next circle. aside from her slight stumble earlier, they have managed to dance together with sufficient poise. she's rather proud of them both, but especially neuvillette for taking the floor after such a long while.
this 'never-ending' night will be a tedious one, but she is certain they will continue to enjoy each other's company. ]