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𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐘 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐌𝐀𝐗𝐈𝐄’𝐒 𝐅𝐋𝐔𝐑𝐑𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐁𝐈𝐙𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐄. The neon lights of the casino pulse like a heartbeat as she continues flicking cards above their heads with carefree playfulness, each one eventually landing in front of him with a sense of significance while half of the deck flutters around her. He scans the table, the players’ faces a mix of amusement and anticipation. Finally, Maxie deals the cards with a flourish, the familiar sound of shuffling and snapping filling the air. With a slow exhale, Lesley cracks his fingers and leans closer as he takes in the hand— nothing remarkable yet, just a pair of threes.
As the game progresses, he lets her words wash over him, their strange rhythm grounding him amidst the noise of the casino. He plays cautiously, folding when he needs to, but something urges him to trust her. Their last few bounty hunts have been duds, each lead fizzling out like a candle in the wind. Add the curfew into the equation, and they didn't have the time to consult with Maxie. She tends to make her intel a puzzle to decipher, but she hasn’t led them astray.
Each time he flips a card, Maxie continues her chatter, seemingly unfazed by the game’s tension. Lesley nods but hardly listens, absentmindedly replying with his eyes fixed on his cards, a mix of numbers and suits that dance on the edge of promise. Occasionally, he glances up at her, momentarily intrigued by a sentiment she asserts, before returning to his hand when she proceeds with her odd ramblings. He likes her spirit, but her words sometimes dance around him like fireflies— fascinating, but fleeting. Most of the time, he’s unwilling to let her cryptic words pull him into introspection.
Finally, Maxie deals him a hand that makes his breath catch— a straight. He hesitates, glancing at her, searching for a signal. She meets his gaze with a knowing smile, as if she orchestrated the entire thing, and he feels a jolt of awareness. He lays down his winning hand and the table erupts into a mix of surprise and groans. Lesley laughs, the tension in his shoulders easing as he gathers his chips.
❛❛ Guess the cosmic carnival ain't so bad. Thanks, Maxie. ❜❜ He tips his hat, shooting her a wink. ❛❛ You’re a great dealer. ❜❜
Maxie’s fingers are a blur-blur-blur, card-flipping like they’ve got the universe on speed dial! “Fools? Ohhh, the fools!” Maxie chirps, voice bouncing like a rubber ball in a zero-gravity room. “They leap, they hop, they tumble-tumble-tumble down the rabbit hole without a parachute! No thinking, no blinking, just whoosh! Straight into the unknown, wheeeee!”
The cards flutter like leaves caught in a whirlwind—some spin, some tumble, some land soft-soft, like they’re tired of flying. Maxie’s eyes gleam bright-bright, like they’ve got stars in their sockets, glinting mischief. They lean over the table, close, close, so close you can almost hear the cogs in their brain clicking and clacking away. “Lesley, Lesley, Lesley! You want a winning hand, huh? Oooooh, but Maxie knows! Maxie knows!” They tap the deck, just a tap-tap, like the cards are hiding secrets, little whispers under all that cardboard and ink.
“Winning’s slippery, slicker than an ice cube on a hot skillet! You think you’ve got it, but zoom!—it slides away!” Maxie throws their hands up, cards spinning like little galaxies orbiting their fingertips. “Is the winner the one who wins? Or the one who doesn’t even play? Fools and winners, winners and fools! Spin-spin-spin! It’s all the same in the end!” Their voice lilts up into a giggle, light and airy, like bubbles rising in a fizzy drink.
The lights from the casino flash-flash, like stars winking out in the distance, the hum of slot machines a song only Maxie seems to dance to. “Luck? Oh, luck’s a funny little creature, always slipping through fingers like a slippery eel! Zoom-zoom! It twists and turns like a rollercoaster in a black hole!” Maxie’s hands twist in the air, mimicking the rollercoaster’s wild ride. “But Maxie’s got the ride controls! Buckle up, Lesley-boy! Up, down, side to side, a loop-de-loop of destiny!”
They snap another card into the air, letting it hover-hang for a second too long before it finally drifts, slow-slow-slow, down to the felt like a feather caught in a gentle breeze. Maxie watches it land, eyes sparkling like they know the secret to the whole universe but won’t say it out loud. “Turn your luck around, you say? Ohhhh, but Maxie doesn’t turn luck—nope, nope! Maxie spins it! Whirrrrr! Spins it�� like a top-top-top! Who knows where it’ll stop?” Maxie giggles again, the sound like wind chimes jangling in a wild storm.
"Maxie deals the cards, but the cards? The cards play games too! Maybe they like you today, maybe they don’t! Who can tell?" Maxie leans in close-close, whispering like a conspirator in a comic book. “Chaos, Lesley, chaos-chaos-chaos! It’s what makes the world go round and round! Cards, chaos, and a little sprinkle of mystery! And Maxie’s the ringmaster, ooooh yes!”
Maxie claps their hands together, sending a few stray cards fluttering to the ground like confetti. “So, Lesley-boy, are you ready for the cosmic carnival? Because Maxie’s always ready! Spin, flip, zoom! Here comes the wild ride—hold on tight!”
#♘ ˚ — 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 : lesley & maxie.#please shes the reason hes gonna eat a decent meal after this SDJFKJDS#also i have no idea what game is being played#i just left it with vague mentions of cards skdksk
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𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐘 𝐈𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐀𝐑, 𝐍𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀 𝐆𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐊𝐄𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐆𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐎𝐍 𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐎 𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒. He swirls the amber liquid and watches the small whirlpool in his hand. The chatter of the casino feels like a distant hum as he contemplates his luck— flitting through a storm of thoughts about bounties, old debts, and the unsettling feeling that he should feel at home here, among the glitz and glamor, but instead, he feels a gnawing anxiety tightening his chest. His mind wanders to the past— foreign days when he was the star of every premiere and the heartthrob shining on billboards. But those days feel like a lifetime ago, and now he’s just a bounty hunter trying to navigate a world far less forgiving than Neo Hollywood’s bright lights.
As he takes a sip, his thoughts are interrupted by heels clicking against the marble floor. He turns and sees Ryn approach; the girl from his childhood, now a vision in a fitted latex gown that hugs her curves in ways that make Lesley want to look at the ceiling. Instead, he meets those familiar, dark eyes that dance with mischief. He can't help but straighten, slipping into the semblance of a man with dignity.
❛❛ Ryn ! What a surprise, ❜❜ he grins, keeping his tone smooth. He wants to reach out, pull her in for a hug, but something holds him back— an instinct, a fear. Instead, he chuckles, falling into the depths of her words, embarrassed by her teasing. ❛❛ Well, you don’t make it easy for me, ❜❜ he raises his glass for a distraction, swirling the whiskey.
Just as he’s saying this, Ryn leans in, her breath brushing against his jaw. Heat rises from his stomach. Ryn has grown into a woman he barely recognizes but who still feels like home. The playful banter reminds him of their childhood, but the simmering tension is an entirely different beast. Lesley ��takes a sip of the whiskey, grounding himself. This isn’t just a reunion; it’s a high-stakes game. They grew up together, shared dreams and secrets, but he hasn’t seen her in years, and the woman before him is different— confident, alluring.
Her eyes linger on him, making it difficult to think straight as he meets them. Lesley finds himself teetering on the edge of desire with the warmth of her presence and the weight behind her heavy gaze, but the internal warning bells ring louder. He remembers the complexities of their history, and how easily things can get tangled. He can’t handle the weight of another relationship, not now, not with someone who knows him so intimately.
The movie. There it is. The reminder stirs his memory— intimate moments, scripted romance, and the allure of passion. Lesley avoids thinking about the implications of people interacting with those scenes; he accepts compliments with wolfish grins but ignores the insinuations of his character. It’s all fantasy. With Ryn, however, it's just an arm's reach from reality.
❛❛ Gave in, did you ? ❜❜ His laughter is light, intrigued despite himself. ❛❛ It’s all part of the performance, Odessa— Ryn. ❜❜
Still, he can picture it: a night spent tangled in the sheets, laughter echoing in the quiet, their old chemistry igniting into something fiery. But with every fantasy comes the harsh reality of his current life— a life filled with uncertainty and the walls he built to protect its fractured remains.
❛❛ Uncomfortable ? Hardly. ❜❜ Lesley shakes his head, the weight of the moment heavy in the air. ❛❛ I’m just getting used to you again. Give me some time; I won’t look like a fool in front of you forever. ❜❜ If this back and forth keeps up, he might eat his words at the pace they're going.
When she leans back, Lesley exhales slowly, trying to rein in the chaos within. Her whispers crawl up his skin like tendrils, sending a shiver down his spine. ❛❛ Do you really want to know ? ❜❜ Lesley's smile matches hers for a second, the surge of temptation glinting in his eyes. ❛❛ I've been at peace. You throw me off my game, Ryn. ❜❜
In the end, Lesley skirts around the offer, the invitation to play— it's better if he doesn't dip his toes into the waters. Ryn's a siren with a song he's all too willing to play in his head, but that's where it should stay; as an unfulfilled desire.
❛❛ How about you ? ❜❜ He raises his head, then motions at the bar. ❛❛ Can I get you a drink ? ❜❜
So Don't You Stop Being a Man.
closed starter for @d1ss0lv3 // 𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐒.
The Inferno Event simmers, a haze of heat and shadow, wrapped in the low hum of conversation and the pulse of distant music. The room is alive with temptation—eyes catching on glimmers of satin and the glitter of champagne, the air thick with intrigue. And in the midst of it all is Ryn, moving through the crowd like a dark secret. Her latex body-con gown clings to her every curve, as if the night has draped itself over her curvaceous body, whispering promises only the daring can hear. She is a symphony of soft danger, each step a note in the song she plays without saying a word.
She finds him, just as she knew she would—Lesley, standing there with that familiar calm charm that used to fool her. Yet when their eyes meet, she can see the way his composure cracks, just a little. She smiles to herself, remembering the last time they’d seen each other at her apartment. The way his gaze had faltered under hers, like a candle flickering in a strong wind. The way she had played with his nerves, letting her words and glances linger just long enough to leave him wondering if she was teasing or something more—but the pretense was there back then. The need.
And now, here they are again. The game continues.
Ryn slips through the crowd, her movements smooth and unhurried, like a panther weaving through the jungle. She stops beside him, her shoulder brushing his, letting the connection spark between them. The scent of her perfume—something warm, dark, like spiced amber—wraps around her, subtle but lingering. She tilts her head, her lips curving into a smile, playful and predatory all at once. Reminiscent of when they would hunt back home.
"Lesley," she purrs, her voice low, velvet-soft, "we really should stop meeting like this… though I won't lie, I do like watching you squirm a little." Her gaze drifts lazily over him, taking in his own state of dress, ever so handsome with that cowboy hat, and how easily he towers over her. "But I hope I don't make you too nervous this time," she adds, a note of amusement in her voice, "wouldn't want you losing your nerve before you even have a chance to look me in the eye."
She leans in just enough for her breath to graze his skin, her lips near the curve of his jaw, close enough to possibly stir something deep in the pit of his stomach. "You know, I went to see the movie again like I said I would and this time I did... indulge myself," she whispers, her words a soft caress. "It’s funny, isn’t it? How the smallest things can unravel the strongest composure. It felt damn good, actually."
Her hand rests lightly on the bar beside him, fingers tracing invisible patterns, every gesture deliberate, teasing. She lets the silence settle between them, heavy with tension, before she pulls back just enough to catch his eyes, her own gaze steady, unwavering.
"I like how it felt in that scene, how you took control," she muses, her voice dipping into something more thoughtful, though the teasing edge remains. "But control’s a fragile thing, isn’t it? All it takes is a whisper in the right ear… a glance held just a second too long. And suddenly, you’re not so sure anymore. Kinda like the last time we saw each other. Still made me wonder if I'd been able to do that to the real you."
Her smile widens, catlike, as she leans back, giving him a moment to breathe—though not too much. "But don’t worry," she adds, her tone light but laced with challenge. "I wouldn’t want to make you too uncomfortable. After all, I wouldn’t want you to miss the fun… and I know you wouldn’t want to miss me."
Her eyes glint in the low light, playful but predatory, as though daring him to match her. "So tell me, Les," she whispers, voice soft as silk but sharp as a blade, "how have you been since we last saw each other?"
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𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐘 𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑, 𝐀 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐎𝐊𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍 𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐌, 𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐍 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐁𝐄𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐎𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝐁𝐘 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐒. The casino pulses with life– soft music playing from invisible speakers, chips clinking, and the smooth whir of slot machines humming like a distant melody, but Lesley’s focus is on the table.
Across from him, the dealer– a pixie-like figure with wide, sparkling eyes that dance with mischief– is tossing cards into the air, a colorful flurry that spirals above their heads like confetti. Maxie has a knack for the bizarre, and as each card flutters down with surreal grace, Lesley forces a smile, his instincts on high alert.
❛❛ What about the fools ? ❜❜
He watches the whirlwind of color and paper as she performs with laughter that rings like chimes, bright and airy, she grins at the small gathering around her table– but he can see a hint of something deeper– a knowing, perhaps. It's a scene that feels out of place in a room full of tension and regret, yet Lesley can’t help but smile in return, amused at the theatrics, even as the unease gnaws at him. While cards flutter down like butterflies, amid the spectacle, a sense of suspicion lingers in the back of his mind.
Fortunes shift like sand, and he’s seen her work before– Maxie has a penchant for spinning tales that veil the truth, but beneath her playful exterior, she holds unsettling wisdom, and every now and then, her odd remarks hint at valuable intel. He doesn’t know whose side she’s playing for tonight, though; with no luck on the bounty front, maybe he can bet for information to chase down a payout.
❛❛ C’mon, Maxie, deal me a winning hand. I’m just trying to turn my luck around. ❜❜ He calls out, his voice smooth as silk. With her, luck has a way of twisting into something unexpected, and Lesley isn’t sure if he’s ready for the ride.
Maxie’s Cosmic Card Cha-Cha: A Dance with Destiny at the Inferno.
open starter @ Inferno poker table. // 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐎 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓.
Maxie, Maxie, Maxie! The wild card in a world of face-down fates! Dealer of the pokery-pokers, master of the shuffly-shuffles, their hands move faster than a hiccup in a hurricane. Cards slip-slide through the air, zipping past like fireflies caught in a caffeine rush, floating down with all the grace of falling stars. The table’s alive, humming with neon energy, every chip a heartbeat, every shuffle a breath. And Maxie? Maxie’s the conductor of this strange little symphony, making it sing with a flick-flick-flick of their wrist.
“Bluff-bluff-blufferoo! Who’s ready for a dance with Lady Luck? Or is it Sir Chance tonight? Ooooh, mysterious-mysterious!” Maxie’s voice is a song, a giggle, a riddle, a gust of wind through the crowded Inferno. The players lean in, eyes wide, hands twitchy. They’re caught, caught in Maxie’s gravitational pull, unsure if they’re dreaming or diving into some intergalactic rabbit hole. Maxie’s grin stretches wide—wider!—as they deal the cards with the precision of a juggler tossing planets.
"Two for you, three for the moon, and one for the pocket of fate!" Maxie’s fingers flutter over the deck, sending it spinning and spiraling like a galaxy of its own, each card a tiny universe waiting to unfold. They laugh—bright and bubbly, like soda fizz tickling the air—and the chips clatter down like raindrops in a rhythm only Maxie can hear.
"Raise, fold, or dance with destiny! The choice is yours!" Maxie sings, eyes sparkling with cosmic mischief. The table’s a stage, the cards their script, and Maxie’s the playwright who never tells you how the story ends. Bluff-bluff-bluff! They know your secrets before you do, every twitch, every blink, logged in the starry skies of their mind. Maxie is chaos wrapped in charm, a joker who never takes things too seriously, but always knows where the jokes land.
And as the cards fall—oh, they always fall just so—Maxie winks, a sly, knowing wink and says: "In this game of chance and choice, only the brave survive… or the lucky-lucky-lucksters!"
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𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐘 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐒 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑, 𝐀 𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐄𝐓 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐍 𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐒 𝐀𝐒 𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐒 𝐀 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐒, 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄 𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐎 𝐒𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐋𝐘 𝐀𝐒 𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐁𝐘 𝐎𝐍𝐄. The dim lights of the casino dance around him, reflecting off the polished blackjack table like glittering stars and illuminating the faces of eager gamblers and overzealous dealers. The air, laden with the scent of expensive perfumes and the murmur of a crowd, paints an interesting backdrop for where he finds himself; down on his luck, the kind of luck that saw him trade in high-stake bounty chases for the flickering lights of a blackjack table.
Lesley’s been alone and content during his time at the table until a woman’s quiet presence makes him look up at the world. He’s met by a striking beauty– older, refined, powerful. He feels all too soon like a fish eyeing the hook. Her long, dark hair frames a face that holds enigmatic calm, and her eyes– deep, contemplative, hungry– scan the table as if she’s assessing more than just the game.
When their eyes meet, he flashes her a grin and a quick sideways wink. He feels like a magnet being drawn to its opposite, but it's a futile and fickle amusement. Lesley has the poor man’s consolation of being miles below her echelon, so to speak. It’s an estimation anyone with their wits about them can make at a glance; the most he can do is impress her by winning the game or keeping his mouth shut and being easy on the eyes, and hope no one recognizes him.
When the dealer deals the first round, Lesley watches as she studies her cards with deliberate calm. Her expression is inscrutable, and he finds himself leaning in, eager to see how she’ll play. Meanwhile, he splits his cards with a shaky hand, hoping to claw back some of his losses, but all eyes are on her.
She places her bet– a bold move that makes the dealer consider the ones in front of them. Lesley has seen countless of hopefuls come and go, but something about the way she treats the cards is different. As the dealer reveals the next card, she doesn’t hesitate; she doubles down, raising her bet significantly. A collective murmur ripples through the table, the other players glancing at one another, their curiosity piqued.
He looks at his cards, eighteen. After a sensible pause, Lesley flicks the chip to his left hand and waves off his right. Stand. Eighteen is a safe number. The game proceeds along the table, but Lesley is still holding his breath for the woman beside him.
❛❛ What’s your strategy ? ❜❜ He asks, unable to contain his fascination. ❛❛ Going for broke ? ❜❜
The world weighed heavily upon her thin frame. More heavily than usual were the ghosts of her past lurking in the corner of every room. She clung to her flask like a crutch guiding her through the shadows of darkness. Without it, her hands are shaky and weak -- a signal to those around her to come in like a vulture hunting its prey. These last few weeks a wind of paranoia circled around her vast apartment, recent mistakes piling in front of her with the putrid stench of body bags. The hologram of the twelve o’clock news still rang in her ear, “ found dead”. Found dead, found dead---found. A mistake in delegating her inferiors to get the job done. Now more journalist would poke their nose in the corners of the underbellies she helped create. Nothing more those pests loved more than a martyr. No matter the number of their colleagues she sent to their early deaths, the more popped up seeking justice. Fools. She was justice and executioner and she would be promised. Edith did not dream of exposing herself on such a busy night, where half the city would gather like roaches to the same place. Feasting on a measly hundred credits to forgive their government for their corruption, how simple people were. She smirked at the President’s gesture, how brilliant. It still didn’t make her hate the bitch who sat upon her throne any less, the fires from her failed election still fanning within her. Yet still she bid the dirty work of President Steele, for a price of course. Tonight was no different. There was business to be conducted, but not without pleasure first. She dressed rather unassuming. Only fools stand out and only idiots try to hide. Her body adorned in synthetic silk. A black modest neckline with what looked like tiny mirrors sewn across the fabric that draped her clavicle. New tech developed to obscure faces with any recording device. She walked in six inch heels to increase her short frame, bringing her from just five feet for five foot six. Shortness was a perceived weakness and she would have none of that. Inside the heel a hidden distress button to unleash the various security she had stationed amongst the venue. Those who would help bend the world to her will, but none loyal. So even she kept her own disarming device in the shape of a french pin in her hair, just in case. The Inferno smelt of despair and greed the moment she walked inside. Her lips were gathered in a perpetual smirk as she looked around the gathering of people. Average folk amongst the rich, for there only lay one door to enter the underworld. She held the digital wallet in her hands while she approached the black jack table, waving it over the kiosk and watching one hundred credits deducted. Her eyes fluttered as she watched the dealer throw out cards. With eyes locked on the person beside her. Her intimidating blue eyes looking upon them menacingly, hungrily. Her lips part with the wetting of her tongue, “Hit me.” She sits at sixteen.
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MIDNIGHT SPECIAL: The Luck Of Two.
Arriving at Inferno Casino ♘ ˚ — 9PM. ╱ written for @ennu1i !
𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐔𝐍 𝐃𝐈𝐏𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐙𝐎𝐍, 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐖 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐍𝐄𝐎-𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐀. Excitement hangs thick in the air– five weeks of a 7 PM curfew had turned the city into a ghost town after dark, but tonight, with the ban lifted, the streets pulse with renewed verve and energy. Lesley adjusts the brim of his hat as he steps out of the car, its familiar weight grounding him in the neon-lit chaos of Inferno’s exterior. Laughter spills from the open doors, where the clinking of coins and the occasional cheer of victory echo. The scene is a stark contrast to the stagnant days they’ve endured; he can almost taste the freedom in the air… if only he didn’t have the inkling that this was all just some government higher-ups playing dolls with the fools in the city, easy and dumb folks like him.
Speaking of fools, beside him, Guts shuffles out, fixing the brim of the cowboy hat Lesley convinced him to wear. It looks a bit out of place atop Guts’ frame, but the deep scowl on his partner’s face adds a certain flair of charm. ❛❛ C’mon, Guts. Just think of it as an undercover operation. Besides, who wouldn’t want to see a monkey in a hat ? ❜❜
They look dashing; yin and yang, dumb and dumber. Lesley pulled out his old suits for the occasion, fitting Guts into something he isn’t used to, but together they make the perfect pair of handsome idiots. They stride toward the casino, the glimmering facade a beacon in the night. This was their chance– a way to shake off the dust of their recent dry spell in bounty hunting. Still, Lesley can’t shake the slight knot of discomfort in his stomach. Being a retired A-lister makes him a magnet for attention, and Neo California has a way of recognizing familiar faces– even ones trying to lay low.
As they enter, the rush of sound envelopes them like a warm blanket. Jubilant guests meet and greet each other before heading off to their preferred cycles of the Inferno while dozens of waiters walk to and fro with trays of never-ending cocktails. Lesley cringes at the decor as he scans the room; he hasn’t set foot in a place like this in ages.
❛❛ Look at this place, Guts, ❜❜ Lesley shakes his head; to think that this opulence and splendor used to define his life. It's a far cry from their haunt of alleyways and cheap bars– they’ve been living off canned beans for weeks, and even the complimentary cocktails make him a little bit emotional. ❛❛ What are they thinking, letting the riffraff in ? ❜❜
#♘ ˚ — 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 : lesley & guts#i was listening to margaritaville while writing this.#soulkiller.event
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D1SS0LV3 — : written by kit ¹ for soulkillerfm.
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