5th Opportunity :: Video

[recognize_an_opportunity]

While the rest of the City is plagued with...

[A long pause. He's not sure exactly what curse is happening, since everyone seems to be experiencing different things.]

Curses, I'm here to make a, thankfully, happy announcement. My new establishment, Lucky's, will be opening up a week from today. It's a small card room, mainly focused on poker and blackjack, although you are, of course, welcome to request any game your heart desires, and I'll do my best to accomodate you.

[And his smile looks so trustworthy today, too.]

At the grand opening, the first twenty people through the door will receive free drinks... and perhaps something else, if the mood strikes me. Come on down and play a few hands of cards, have a drink or two, and stay for awhile. Remember -- it's called Lucky's, and it opens next week.

Comments

[recognize_an_opportunity]

[He nods.]

It's worth a try. I'll tell you what I told the other guy I hired: fuck up once, you get a second chance. Fuck up a second time, there're no third chances.

[deadmanbusiness]

Fair enough.

It's what I'd do in your position.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

You should come by in the next few days and show me what you know.

[deadmanbusiness]

Where is it?

[recognize_an_opportunity]

[He texts him the instructions, and then adds something vocally, too.]

It's a small building. Used to be a cafe, and it's easy to miss. If you get lost, call me.

[deadmanbusiness]

Got it. I should swing by tomorrow.

How do you feel about rats, by the way?

[recognize_an_opportunity]

[There's a pause.]

If you're talking about pets, arrangements could be made. If you're talking about wild rats that carry disease and run the place, I'd rather not have them.

[deadmanbusiness]

Undead minion rats.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

[He shakes his head.]

Y'know, a few weeks ago, I would have found that the most ridiculous thing I'd ever heard. Now it doesn't even crack the top ten of most ridiculous.

[deadmanbusiness]

I've heard weirder. But apparently my life was weird for most people I've met here.

But, I can find a place for them to hide if you think it'll be a problem.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

I trust you to use good judgement when it comes to the customers. If you think they're bothered by them, the rats disappear for awhile. If they're not bothered by them, then they can stay.

[And maybe you can teach them to do tricks or something, so they can make even more money!]

[deadmanbusiness]

They do whatever I tell them to do, so yeah. I'll keep them out of the way if they bother people.

I just wanted to make sure it was all right with you.

[He totally could do that. Zombie minions under his complete control.]

[recognize_an_opportunity]

They're all right with me, especially if they're well behaved.

[deadmanbusiness]

Like I said, they'll do whatever I tell them to do. They've got no mind of their own.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

They sound like the perfect pets.

[deadmanbusiness]

They are.

They don't even need to be fed.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Then I don't have to worry about them eating any of my property?

[deadmanbusiness]

Nope or shitting over everything. And they make good spies.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Even better. I'll be happy to have them around.

[deadmanbusiness]

If you want them to watch anyone, let me know. I'll give you an example when I come over.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

I'll keep that in mind.

[deadmanbusiness]

Cool.

So, few days. Probably tomorrow.