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12th Combo - Such a positive influence

Who: Lloyd and Angelo
Where: Yutopil apartments to start, heading to the casino
Style: [action]
Status: Closed

[It hadn't been easy, but Lloyd was finally satisfied with the repairs that he'd done to the sink. The "dish drying rack" was another story, but one that Lloyd didn't see as anywhere near as vital. He and Angelo had running water in the sink again, which meant they could do the dishes. That meant they could eat in their own home again. Not something they necessarily did all that often, but it was still nice to have the option.

Swiping a hand across his forehead, Lloyd stands up and stretches.]

Hey, Angelo! I'm done with the sink!

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You need something better than that, Lloyd. That's just awful. Let's keep looking.

[Searching through more of the store, he finds a red suit and shows it to Lloyd.]

Well I found something with a belt and it looks fairly comfortable. It's also in red, which I assumed was the color you wanted to wear.

[Angelo, are you serious? You're not really serious, right?]

That looks way too hot, and it...

[How does he say this? His frowns stubbornly, then decides to just be blunt.]

There's no way I'm wearing that. It looks weird.

[He shoves his own shirt back on the rack, then sighs in resignation.]

I guess it doesn't have to be red. Something more like what I'm wearing, though.

[He pokes halfheartedly through the clothes.]

Black's too dark for me. I guess blue or white.

[Angelo is snickering to himself at Lloyd's reaction, even he had to admit it was hilarious. But he decides to keep looking to see what would make Lloyd happy.]

We'll find something for you soon enough.

[Lloyd can hear that snicker, Angelo. He's not that far away from you, and he isn't deaf. He shoots his friend a dirty look, then grumpily pulls out the first suit he finds that isn't a garish color or covered with too many frills. The only problem is that it isn't red, even it has a few red accents. And that thing around the neck...

But maybe the rest isn't all that bad. He kind of wants this over with, too, so they can get on to having fun at the casino.

He holds the suit up.]

What about this?

[Angelo is only teasing, Lloyd. But when he sees the outfit, he can instantly tell it's for Lloyd.]

That's absolutely perfect for you, why don't you try it on?

Okay, but then we're leaving.

[If the pants are too large, he can always use suspenders to keep them up.

A few minutes later, when he comes out of the dressing room, though, it's obvious he won't need those suspenders at all. The clothes fit better than anything he's owned.

...the feeling is frankly weird.]

I don't think I've got this thing on my neck on right.

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[Angelo examines Lloyd's cravat and looks to see if it's straight or not.]

It's a little uneven, but we can fix that on the way to the casino.

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[He would much rather just take it off, but after going to the effort of trying to tie it on in the first place, he might as well just leave it where it is. Slinging a bag over his shoulders that contains the clothes he'd been wearing before, he nods at Angelo.]

Okay, let's go then.

[Angelo nods in return and leaves the store, making sure Lloyd is following him as they head for the casino. His mind begins to take in all the wonderful thoughts of that place and enjoying every moment he can.]

You'll enjoy this, trust me.

[As they get closer to their destination, Lloyd can't help but relax a little bit as his mind turns from his strange new clothing to what kinds of fun are waiting in store.]

I'm looking forward to it. How much farther is it? Wait- Is that it over there?

[Yeah, the word "casino" on the sign outside is kind of a big hint.]/small>

Yes, this would be it. I can't wait to get inside and take in the delights of this place.

[He walks towards the front doors with an excited look on his face, as if he's ready to bankrupt the entire place with his playing.]

[As Lloyd told Angelo before, he's never been inside a casino. Stepping inside is like stepping into another world full of dazzling sights and sounds. It's almost overwhelming, and he has to stand there for a minute just taking everything in.]

Wow, this place is amazing! Where do we even start?

[Angelo points to the near by slot machines while he watches Lloyd's expressions in wonder of the casino.]

We'll start over there, then move to the tables.

[Lloyd approaches the machines with no small amount of curiosity, though there's a hint of uncertainty, too. He's never seen anything like these things before. Angelo said they were fun, though, so he'll definitely give them a shot.]

Okay, let's get something to drink, then show me how they work.

[Because some of the drinks people had in their hands had caught his eye. Was they guy over there drinking a rainbow?]

[Angelo could see the bar with the alcohol and couldn't help but grin at Lloyd.]

All right then, you pick what you want and I'll order it for both of us.

[Well, since it already caught his attention, Lloyd decides to go for the rainbow drink. He points to the man who's holding it.]

Can I get one of those?

[He sits at the bar and makes a gesture for Lloyd to sit down.]

Most certainly, I'll even get one for myself.

[Pleased and looking forward to the drink, Lloyd heads over to one of the machines in use to get a better look while he waits for Angelo. At first it's hard to tell where to look. There's so many flashing lights and buttons. Eventually, though, he figures out to ignore most of the lights. It's the screen in the middle that's important. Very important, given the way the man currently playing is staring intently at it.

Lloyd's curious how it works and what the rules and point of them game are, but he'll wait until Angelo gets back before asking any questions.]

[Angelo comes back from the bar with their rainbow drinks and watches as Lloyd is watching a man playing the slots.]

Having fun watching other people play?

[Lloyd accepts his drink from Angelo, then nods at the question.]

Yeah. I've never played anything like this before.

[He takes an incautious swallow from his glass-

-and promptly bursts into a coughing fit, only barely managing not to cough the drink right onto the floor.]

Wh-whoa! This stuff is really strong!

[Angelo doesn't seem to having too trouble with his drink, since he's used to drinking before. But it certainly surprised him because he didn't think it would be that good.]

The bartender told me it's Gin mixed with various types of juices. I've never ordered it before, I usually get red or white wine. But I'm quite surprised at how good it tastes.

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Gin?

[The term seems vaguely familiar, like something people have mentioned a few times, but that he's never paid attention to. Or maybe there's been something more important to focus on at the time, or maybe they hadn't been talking to him. Maybe it was just something someone told him a while ago, long enough that he's having a hard time putting a finger on the memory. Still he can guess from context that it's some other kind of drink. Not juice, but something that goes with juice.

He takes another, more careful sip. It's warm as it goes down his throat, leaving a tingle that's almost a burn - but not quite. It's a weird feeling, but...]

You're right. This tastes pretty good.

So. [Right, back on topic.] About this game...?

Doesn't it? I can taste various types of fruit juices in it and that makes it taste a bit sweeter than having straight Gin.

[But oh yeah, back to the subject at hand.]

Ah yes, the slot machines. It's quite simple, my friend. [He sits down in the chair in front of the machine then points to the lever on the side.] You see this lever? You pull it after you've inserted how many starfish tokens you wish to bet into the machine and once the display starts spinning, it's all about luck from there. [He then points to the various displays of objects above the spinner which show either fruit, coins, whatever, they also have a multiplier with "x 500" for example.] Those objects with the numbers next to them means you'll get how many tokens back times that number you bet.

[Moving along, he then points to the numbers on the sides that are lines up next to the display of the slot machines.] Depending on your luck, the machine will light up when the displayed objects match up with those numbers and it helps you win, but if there's none, you lose. [He then turns back to Lloyd.] Do you understand things a little better now?

[So gin doesn't taste that sweet. Lloyd makes a note to himself that he'll want to try it carefully if he's ever offered any straight gin. Some drinks are okay even if they're not sweet, like coffee, but others definitely need some sugar, like lemonade.

Letting his attention focus on Angelo's explanation, he absentmindedly continues to drink occasionally from his glass.]

So I put the starfish tokens in, then I pull the lever. Then I just wait for it to tell me if I won? That sounds easy enough.

[He frowns. Maybe a little too easy.]

Is it really all that fun? It doesn't sound like you do all that much.

[He could see Lloyd was a bit disinterested in the slots, so he tells him about poker.]

The slot machines aren't as fun as the poker tables, now those are fun. The excitement of sitting around a table with other gentlemen, betting your gold as the stakes get higher and higher, then waiting for the opportunity to take everything with your winning hand.

That does sound more fun. What are the rules? Can we watch someone playing?

[He moves away from the slot machine, taking another drink. The burn as it goes down is a little bit easier to deal with now that he knows what to expect. He might just get another one of these drinks when he finishes this one off.

For now, though... It's time for a night of fun!]

It would be easier for you to watch me play a few rounds at a table before jumping into the game yourself, Lloyd. So let's be on our way.

[And so he gestures for Lloyd to follow him as they have their night of fun together, it would become a night neither of them would ever forget.]

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