April 7th - Welcome Party

[cartesio]

Welcome Party

Though you've never seen the casino before, it is easy to find today. This is partly attributable to the music spilling from open doors right into the town. The people of Cartesio have made good on their announcement - doubtlessly, there is a party going on here.

Anyone entering will be confronted with a friendly citizen pulling them aside to inform them of their dress rental service. Though it is called 'rental' there is no actual fee to be paid. The townspeople have simply brought a collection of suits and cocktail dresses into the casino foyer and they are offering to lend them out for the occasion. A folding screen to get changed behind is provided as well.

Once you venture deeper into the casino, you'll find yourself in a surprisingly spacious room. Tables that might normally occupy the open space have been pushed to the wall and filled with various buffet foods. Though you might be tempted to spend your whole afternoon trying out the various local specialties, the rhythmic music from the speakers tries to lure you to the dancefloor. A few locals are already swinging their hips to the beat.

Though if you're simply looking for the main highlight of a casino, you won't have to look long either. Across from the buffet, you will find a wide variety of game machines. Pachinko, slot machines.... even a few odd-one-out games that look like they should rather belong in an arcade. Try your luck, try your skill! If you prove successful, an employee is waiting to hand out various fun goods to you.

There are quite a few townspeople in attendance on this party, but there is a silent understanding that you tourists are the VIPs here. Anywhere you go, any game you want to try, the citizens are quick to move aside for you and let you have the maximum amount of fun.

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[relieable]

[so, here's a little bit of information. casinos are not allowed in Japan, because of its strict no-gambling laws. there are illegal casinos, sure, but it's risky to go to those. Osomatsu has a gambler's heart. he bets on horse races, and exchanges pachinko prizes for real money. he loves the game of chance, gets a rush out of it. if there's a way to gamble where he's from, he's found it.

but casinos, like the ones that he's seen in movies? he's never been to one. he doesn't have money to travel, so it's always been a dream of his to go to one... now, here one is, available to him. he swears he must have died and gone to heaven. he's ready to have the night of his life.

he cleans up nice, that's for sure. but he's still the same Osomatsu deep down. he's still a guy who has never been to a party, so he's kind of awkward. don't mind him as he crams every bit of food onto a small plate at the buffet. he likes to eat. and drink. sometimes the food doesn't even make it to the plate at all. he just picks it up and shovels it into his mouth. he's eating fast because he wants to get to the games.

he does look at the dance floor, kind of like a deer in the headlights. he doesn't dance, but he sort of wants to...

finally, Osomatsu makes it over to the machines. he's pleasantly surprised to see pachinko there! he'll come back to that, for sure, but he wants to try other types of machines he's never played before. he works on a slot machine for a little while, drawn in by the bright colors and loud sounds. you can talk to him, if you want. he doesn't seem to be having very much luck. but what does he care? he's got a debit card with money on it! and he's going to spend, spend, spend!]

dance floor

[doublelammy]

[Millium pops back from a buffet run to the dance floor, only to see one of the people she'd tentatively call a friend here wallflowering it up. This will not do.]

Oso~!

[She trots up beside him, just about bouncing on her toes.]

Why're you just standing here?

[relieable]

[yep, he sure is an awkward wallflower. though, upon seeing Millium, he relaxes, and grins at her. what a nice dress she has on! he's actually glad he isn't the only one who decided to dress up]

Hey, Milli-chan! I'm, uh. I'm just doin' a bit of people-watching.

[doublelammy]

[She doesn't seem impressed with that answer.]

Okay, but, like. The dance floor is totally right there. You should go!

[relieable]

[he holds up his hands]

I mean, I totally would, but... I wanna leave a good impression here!

[dancing around naked at home is one thing!]

[doublelammy]

Pfff. Dancing isn't about making a good impression, dummy, it's about having fun!

[Clearly, she has to take matters into her own hands – literally, as she's reaching out to grab his.]

C'mon! Dance with me!

buffet

[robitussin]

[She notices him shoving a piece of food into his mouth before it has time to reach the plate, and it's enough to prompt a small, surprised laugh.]

You know you're going to choke if you keep going that fast, right?

[relieable]

[hm? Osomatsu lifts his head at the familiar voice. oh, this girl! he thankfully slurps up whatever is dangling out of his mouth and swallows before talking to her]

Worrying about me again, huh? Are we gonna make a habit out of this? [a sly grin as he wipes at his mouth with the back of his hand]

[robitussin]

I'm not worried about you. I just don't want to trip over you if you pass out on the floor.

[She rolls her eyes.]

[relieable]

[that makes him laugh. he at least seems to be in a better mood than when they last spoke. probably because it's a party!]

Okay, okay! I promise I won't inconvenience you! [a beat, as he settles down] You enjoying yourself?

[robitussin]

[She gives a shrug, noncommittal more than anything.]

This place is weird, and if one more townsperson here tries to get me to put on a dress, I'm going to scream.

Machines

[chiefminion]

[Osomatsu sure has been over therefor a while, with the slot machines. If there's someone who can help him, it's Osomatsu]

How are you supposed to know if you won?

[Moloch is sure machines like these exist somewhere in his world, but he doesn't remember hearing much about them. He has no idea what he's supposed to do]

[relieable]

[yeah, and he's a bit frustrated that he hasn't won a cent. he knows if he stays on it long enough, he's got to win something eventually... right?]

Grrr. [he swipes a drink as it's coming by from one of the waitresses, then turns to look at whoever is talking to him. sorry he's not in a better mood]

They're supposed to, like, light up an' spit tokens at you, I think. I haven't gotten anything yet. Damn thing's probably rigged.

[chiefminion]

They rig these things?

[That makes sense -- if this is a business they'd want to limit their losses, but still, it kind of surprises him]

[relieable]

Yeah, dude. Casinos are designed to take as much money from the public as possible. It suuuuucks!

[chiefminion]

[So that's confirmed. That sucks. But still...]

It's not our money, it's that Sergeant guy's money. Who cares if you lose if it's him who's going to have to pay?

[Trying to point a possible bright side to the losing streak, yep]

[pecker]

Wow, aren't you hot in that?

[This suit has a lot of layers... they are in the desert... she wears bikinis to fights ok, she's Concerned(tm). It IS surprisingly stylish though. To contrast, Niwa's black dress is shorter than her suit one, and she's sipping on cold mocktails.]

[relieable]

[oh. she set herself up for this answer. Osomatsu preens]

Oh, yeah! I'm hot in anything. [he winks at her. he's... probably joking, or maybe he does think he looks cool]

[pecker]

Weeeeell..... even if that's true, I really think less is more these days! Speaking of which...

[She smiles abashedly.]

Gosh, I don't know how I should say this. Umm. Would you have the time... to come over to my motel room after the party?

[relieable]

[less is more? maybe for girls.

speaking of which, Osomatsu watches her as she asks the question. and it's... such an interesting question. he blinks in surprise, then pulls back, jerking. he looks like he might explode]

Y-y-y-you... want me to c-come to your r-r-room? [holy crap]

[pecker]

[Wow, if he shakes any harder he might vibrate through the wall.]

Oh my gosh! W-Was that rude to ask!? Are you okay?

machine time

[carbide]

[So, you know that really tall lady who dresses in bedsheets and is supposedly way older (and heavier) than she looks? She's here apparently, and she's going to...]

The key is to line up matching pictures.

[...state the obvious, apparently. Or maybe make fun of Osomatsu's bad luck. It's hard to tell which, really.]

[relieable]

[Osomatsu's just frustrated enough to snap at her]

I know that. [he finally turns his head to look at her] I just haven't been able to match any.

[carbide]

[Olympia doesn't seem to care.]

Maybe this just isn't the right game for you.

[relieable]

[hmph]

Maybe not... But this machine owes me, yanno? I've been sittin' here for over an hour!