148 - [Carnival Filter]

[gimmethemap]

Jim, Leia, Girls --

Don't go into town -- not before the gate and not after closing. Not alone, at any rate, and I wanna know when and where and how long before you do it.

No Johnnies tonight that Jim or I don't clear first. No negotiating that.

And keep an eye on the people tonight. If they're too edgy there's not gonna be a blow-off.

Comments

[intofireforever]

This cause'a that shooting accident?

[gimmethemap]

Angry townies don't tend to get too picky when they're scared and stupid, so I don't want to do any provoking.

[intofireforever]

So we gotta pay because some stupid quiff walked in front of a gun? This sucks, Ma.

[gimmethemap]

Do you want me to remind you why I stopped dancing in the first place?

[lt_n_uhura]

Well that ain't fair.

[gimmethemap]

Life, sugar. We're already less than the favorite when it comes to the conscientious public, so we need to watch our step. You follow?

[lt_n_uhura]

I follow. Still ain't right, though.

[gimmethemap]

We'll manage. Always do.

[ichoosefight]

Yessum. [ By which she means if you don't clear her loverboy she's staying with him anyway. ]

[gimmethemap]

There's a girl.

[ichoosefight]

Since we're on the subject, there's maybe somebody you should meet.

[gimmethemap]

Oh?

[no_nanomites]

But it ain't fair. How wes supposed to make any scratch here then?

[gimmethemap]

It'll lose us a few bucks if there's no blow-off, give or take. Not set in stone -- we'll just see how many turn up tonight and what their mood is.

Any Johnnies come around that strike me or Jim as shady and they're not getting anywhere near any of you. I don't care how much they're paying.

[no_nanomites]

But Aunt Morgan!

[gimmethemap]

I mean it. Don't let anybody lead you off, and if someone tries to corner you, then you get a roustie on them but fast. You got me?

[paradoxlol]

Any of your girls need an escort, just say the word. [So I can lech all over them.]

[gimmethemap]

You working any other tends tonight, Artie?

[paradoxlol]

Nope, I'm all yours.

[gimmethemap]

Grab a few more rousties and watch the back of the tent tonight. We need to rotate in a few new bouncers anyway, and you keep your eyes open, let me know before the blow-off how you feel about the crowd.