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[recognize_an_opportunity]

[He's hoping, somehow, that someone'll show up that he wants to see. In the meantime, he's keeping himself busy, getting the casino cleaned up and ready to be opened at five. That gives him a chance to pause and address the video, though.]

The majority of you have probably already been welcomed to the City. Those that haven't, well, if you need a drink and some gambling to keep you entertained, I'd suggest coming on down to my casino. It's called Lucky's, you can't miss it, and maybe we'll offer drinks specials tonight, just because people need something to deal with being stuck in a strange city for a weekend.

[A long pause as he looks away from the camera for a moment, and then back.]

And if I know you... from home... it'd be nice if you'd drop by.

Comments

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[dowhatisays]

I still says I gets free drink at this place.

[Look who's on your devise Meyer did you miss him.]

Re: Video;

[recognize_an_opportunity]

[He looks about as overjoyed as he ever has.]

Yeah, yeah, you get as many free drinks as you want. Just get over here.

Video;

[dowhatisays]

[Nice to know you missed him, bitch.]

I'm on my fucking way, ain't I?

Re: Video;

[recognize_an_opportunity]

[He missed you like crazy. It's just not cool to seem way too eager.]

Sure, I guess you are. Hurry up.

[timewreck]

For free?

[Because when you've got an elementary schooler playing piano for you, you can't judge a teenager looking for free booze.]

[recognize_an_opportunity]

The first drink for a new visitor is always free.

[To lure people in. Yep. It's a great business strategy.]

[timewreck]

Only the first one? Cheapass. What about food?

[Manners? What are they?]

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[glamorsongstress]

[The last time she returned the casino was packed, in the full swing of Meyer's party. Now it's completely deserted apart from the man in front of her. She waits patiently for him to finish recording his broadcast, then clears her throat when he's finished, standing behind him leaning in the doorway.]

Every time I think I'm gone for good, I find myself back here.

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[recognize_an_opportunity]

[There's a grin spreading across his face and he doesn't even bother to hide it. He's glad to see her, undeniably so.]

Welcome back. Call it selfish, but I'm always happy when you come back to visit.

[glamorsongstress]

[She returns his grin, looking very pleased that he's still here and still remembers her.]

I was a little scared you'd have gone. I went looking for another friend of mine before I came here, but there's no trace of him in the City at all, I'd hate it if you'd left as well.

[horseish]

What do you even do with a whole casino for yourself?

[HI MEYER DID YOU MISS HER?]

[recognize_an_opportunity]

[Now there's a face he didn't expect to see again -- which is why she gets a genuine smile, of course, because yes, he missed her.]

Make money, mostly. Play card games. Serve drinks. Work too hard.

[horseish]

Why do you even ever work too hard that sounds like a dumb thing to do.

[She's a little taller since Meyer last saw her, her hair a little longer. But she's not much changed otherwise.]

Action; I promised adorable small child shenanigans, right?

[theroyalshvibzik]

[Here, have a well dressed small child, who is clearly lost and needing of assistance. And she will order you to help her if she absolutely has to.]

Uh...excuse me, sir...I'm lost. Do you know how to get back to St. Petersburg?

Re: Action; Aw she's so cute

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Well...

[He recognizes her, because he'd met her when they'd both been children, but she clearly doesn't recognize him, and he doesn't want to scare her.]

... you'll get back there in a couple days. Right now, though, you're stuck in the City for a little while.

Action; I missed being little Anya xD

[theroyalshvibzik]

[Curses, man. They mess with your memory like crazy. Her face falls a little at the thought of being stuck, but she puts on her best determined face. It's only a few days.]

Well, if it's only for a few days...I guess it's all right, then.

What City is this?

audio because fuck that's what works;

[pimphandoftheking]

Bring to me your spirits, your women and I will gladly patron your establishment.

Re: audio

[recognize_an_opportunity]

There're plenty of options for drinks and cards, but you might be on your own with the women. Still, I suggest coming down and taking a look -- you might get lucky.

audio

[pimphandoftheking]

I accept. And I hope to improve the situation by bringing women for myself and others. It is the very least I can do.

[Hope you like prostitute entourages? :(]

action.

[ex_sorted385]

[ The prior warning she had about this kind of happening wasn't enough to adequately prepare Tosh. It's a little overwhelming. And she's fighting the urge to go hunting for familiar faces.

The casino is, therefore, a good place to hide out and be distracted. Don't mind her, she'll just be over here at the end of the bar with a pint. Watching people and trying to be invisible. ]

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[recognize_an_opportunity]

[Try to be invisible all you want, Tosh, you can't hide from the owner of the place for too long. A few minutes after she arrives, he walks over to her, smiling that understated smile, raising an eyebrow slightly.]

Hello.

Re: action.

[ex_sorted385]

Hullo. [ He gets a wry smile, halfway between 'pleased to see you' and 'hoping this will be over soon'. ]

I can't decide whether to even try to wrap my head around how all this is possible. Good for business though, I guess?

[reincarnshaman]

Oi. You're Theo's boss man, aren't you?

[recognize_an_opportunity]

You could put it that way, yeah.

[reincarnshaman]

What other way would you put it?