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[icequeenly]

Good afternoon.

My name is Mitsuru Kirijo and I am going to be taking over management of the casino.

Obviously Aldrip has gone through some significant changes as of late and some of you may be looking for new employment.

Once renovations are complete we're going to have various positions within the casino to fill including bar staff, security, dealers etc. On the subject of dealers, we are also open to suggestions as to what games we're going to be running.

Anyone who has visited the premises in their current state will be aware that there is a substantial amount of work to be done to get the place up to even a halfway decent standard. As such, I would also be pleased to hear from those of you with a flair for interior design.

Lastly, if anyone is interested in adding to our existing investment in the business then please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss further.

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[skelters]

I do!!! I'll ask her! :-D

[ good luck, vash!!! ]

It seems like a big job, that's for sure ... but I know you'll be able to do it! You're very responsible, if you haven't noticed. But that doesn't mean you should do everything by yourself, so let me know if you need any help with anything, okay? Even if it's to teach you how to play the games.

[ but more importantly!!!! ]

... Is anyone else there with you?

[icequeenly]

I’ve been told something like that before… Don’t worry, this isn’t something I plan to undertake alone.
I am familiar with some of the games although I’ll have to learn the others, if you’ll teach me.

Hm? …Some of the current patrons were here initially.

But I just asked them to leave.

[ And apparently the incredibly dodgy scary men just went and did that…
Because Mitsuru. ]

[skelters]

Good. No-one should do things just all alone by themselves!
What games do you know already? Maybe they're different to what I know ... We can teach each other! :-)

[ what a hypocrite. make him shut up, please. ]

Is it big and scary????

[icequeenly]

Very well. I know baccarat and roulette mostly.

[ The former being the Posh Game that nobody actually understands the rules to. ]

I wasn’t allowed to play them myself but I’ve seen enough of them being played at parties to have an understanding.

[ There is a distinct pause before she sends another message, considering her surroundings. ]

I suppose there is a certain atmosphere now that it’s empty…

[ Please don’t make her start thinking about ghosts or something. ]

[skelters]

Well, if you want to learn other games, we can try Blackjack! It's pretty easy!

[ he has no idea what a roulette is, plz ]

I meant the insect!!!

[icequeenly]

Alright. You can teach me before we open.

[ Ah. The insect… ]

It is quite large, yes.
With a few too many appendages.

…I am not overly fond of insects.

[ Basically just her not wanting to admit that it freaks her out. But hey. ]

[skelters]

There's plenty of time, no need to rush!
I'm pretty sure it's a bit similar to baccarat anyway, so it'll be easy to learn!

[ look, does he sound like he's judging? ]

I don't think anybody is, really ... Unless they like eating them.

[ what kind of people are you hanging around with, vash? ]

Should I come help?

[icequeenly]

Do you regularly associate with people who eat insects?

Well… Perhaps if you could shoo it out from under the table I can freeze it without damaging any more of the furniture.
It can defrost outside. A long way away from the building.

[ And her.

Also this is a very long-winded way of dealing with a mutant cockroach without having to touch it. ]

[skelters]

I mean ... No? Maybe? Sometimes?

[ that's not exactly a lie, right? ]

Um

What do you mean? Freeze it?

[icequeenly]

Sometimes. I see.

[ That’s a yes then. ]

I have certain… ice abilities.

It’s not something that is common knowledge where I’m from but there are so many with different skills here it seems less prudent to hide it.
Besides the fact I’ve already had to use it against the monsters here.

[skelters]

I mean ... I guess it is nutritional. Can't say too much about taste, but there are different kinds!

[ vash, you're not helping. better change the subject like talking about her instead!!! ]

So you can ... freeze things? How does that work? Do you have to be touching it? How long does it last?

[icequeenly]

I believe there is research to support the theory that entomophagy could solve food supply issues one day. I cannot say that I am in a hurry to try them though.

[ Hey look she's not so secretly an absolute nerd. Anyway-

SO MANY QUESTIONS. Although she kind of expected that. ]

I can, yes.

I don't have to be touching them. The method is a little difficult to explain... It would be easier if I showed you.

As to how long it lasts - however long it takes my target to defrost I suppose.

[ It took the boys a while after their hot spring shenanigans... ]

[skelters]

Hahaha, well, I suppose there's really no need to do that here. You're safe for now! :-)

[ but more importantly ]

Ah right, otherwise you'd have to touch the insect ... [ and even vash knows that mitsuru will not want that ] I'd love to see it! Should I come over now to help you out?

[icequeenly]

[ Ah, a smiley face. Right, yes, she should demonstrate her knowledge of emojis... ]

😊

Very well.
Come and assist me with removing the giant insect and perhaps we can play some Blackjack.

[skelters]

Haha, it's a deal!
I'll be there soon!!!

[ give him like five minutes ]

Um, where is it again?

[icequeenly]

Entertainment District.
You can’t miss it. Besides the fact it’s currently the scruffiest looking building in the area.

…You won’t get lost will you?

[skelters]

Trust me, I'll know it when I see it, I suppose!

[ it's because she CAN'T, vash ... ]

[icequeenly]

… If you have any trouble just send me another message and I’ll come out and find you.

[skelters]

[ he is not a CHILD, mitsuru! ]

I will! But it should be fine, don't worry!

[ it may, however, take him a little bit to get there ... give it upwards of like 15min to idk however long it'll take ]

Are you still inside? Or did the bug get you?

[icequeenly]

Oui. I'm still inside, yes. Even if it did get me I don't think it's quite capable of dragging me off elsewhere yet.

[ Yet. Who knows in Aldrip? ]

Do you play Blackjack often then?

[skelters]

That's what you think .......

That was a joke! A joke!!!!!

[ s2g he'll be there before that happens ]

Hmm, a few times! There's always a game or two happening somewhere, it's a fun way to pass the time.

[icequeenly]

…

Even if said in jest, why would you plant such an image in my head?

This place has some kind of shark dog hybrids, you know. A giant insect hardly seems like it would be a stretch.

[ so hurry up!!! ]

I see. And I’m sure you always play it by the rules.

[ no cheating… ]

[skelters]

Sorry, sorry!! I shouldn't have done that ...
I've never seen a shark or a dog before here, but the insects are much smaller than what I'm used to! Don't worry! :-)

[ vash, that's not helping matters any!!! ]

Well ... that's what makes it fun!

[ that's not answering the question ... ]

[icequeenly]

Just how large are the insects that you are used to?

[ And more importantly does she even really want to know this? ]

So you do cheat then.

[ Yep. ]

[skelters]

Do you really want me to tell you?

[ a rare moment of foresight from vash??? what is this??? ]

Only if it's worth it!