Case 196

[manofgnee]

[It's a real slow night at the bar...not at the casino, everybody is gambling away their fortunes, and Hanna loves to watch them, but as far as getting drinks goes? Surprisingly few takers tonight.

So, Hanna's bored.]

Man, what is with these people tonight...usually they love to come and get drunk...

[SIIIGH.]Ah well. The customers'll come

Comments

[totallyinaband]

Hey, man. Get me something strong. I'm not picky about what it is at this point.

[manofgnee]

Can do!

[And Hanna mixes up some sort of strong drink because I personally know nothing about alcohol.]

Rough night?

[totallyinaband]

If by rough you mean 'my friends are idiots who actually think Vegas is a good use of our vacation time', then yes.

No offense, or anything.

[manofgnee]

None taken. If it helps, not all of Vegas is casinos and strip clubs...?

Just most of it.

[misterblackbird]

[Someone might have overheard you a little >>;; He's sitting down anyway, though.]

We're not all interested in getting drunk, you know.

[manofgnee]

True. I don't just serve alcohol, you know.

[misterblackbird]

No, I assumed you didn't. Though I think I'd rather like some, myself.

I'm sure you'll see a few more people in here as the night wears on.

[manofgnee]

It does usually pick up after a few hours...I've just never seen it this slow.

So! What can I get for ya?

teeny bouncer, hanging around nearby~?

[seesbydoing]

There haven't even been any good fights! [ She is also very bored. ] I vote the glasses. [ They make such a cool sound when he breaks them. ]

Yeees.

[manofgnee]

Heya, Toph. Can I get you anything? On the house!

[He likes Toph. She's a bamf.]

The night is still young...I'm sure that somebody will pick a fight sooner or later...and in the meantime, I'm thinking of trying the glasses again.

[seesbydoing]

[ Deadpan: ] Vodka and tonic. [ Then she laughs. ] Nah, how about a glass of water? My throat is dry.

Sounds like a greeeat evening!

[manofgnee]

Haha, very funny.

[He pours her a niiice cool glass o water, clinking it down loudly on the countertop so she can hear it and figure out where it is.]

Things'll pick up, Toph!

[am_i_being_rude]

If I buy a drink, can I hide for a bit?

[manofgnee]

Sure, but you gotta explain why.

[am_i_being_rude]

Okay, I'll have whatever this guy [He gestures to the guy to his left.] had. Doesn't matter.

Aaaaaaaand turns out some people don't enjoy telepathy when you use it to win money. I doubt if he knows anything beyond that he was at a slight disadvantage.

[manofgnee]

[He nods and fixes up a drink (the guy next to the Doc had a banana daqueri), tossing it to the Doctor.]

I can see why some people wouldn't exactly like that. It's both cheating and an invasion of privacy, nice job!

Okay, you need to hide? You can hide behind the bar if you want. I'll cover for ya.

[aettir]

So? Just practice with something else.

[ leaning on the counter, but his smile's wry. Considering he runs errands for just about anybody throughout the casino, Kazu probably remembers being there the last time Hanna broke half his stock. ]

Yo.

[manofgnee]

Aw, but the risk of breaking something just adds to the excitement! Besides, I need the oranges and stuff to make drinks, the boss got mad the last time I practiced with them. Said I was ruining the stock.

Yo yourself. How's life treating you, Kazu? Can I get you a drink, or are you busy?

[aettir]

Eh, guess so. It's your head if the boss catches you!

[ he's only teasing, really. ]

A whole table ordered! But they didn't want to leave their cards, so you get me. You want me to just list 'em?

[manofgnee]

I know, I know...but he won't catch me if nobody rats on me!

[He grins and claps his hands. All right, more work!]

That'd be great, thanks! Whole table, now we're talking!!