BZPRPG: Kumu Islets

IC: Dorian (Xa-Koro)"Ooh, sick brag," Dorian said, backing up and putting his hands in a fake placating gesture. "Here's a tip, Freiza, because you seem like the sort of chap Utu would have really liked, and it'd be a pain to have to cut your throat: you don't have to prove you're a sadist to other people. Sure, you've got the tattoo and the signature and everything, but just...take it easy, alright? People get more scared that way. Trust me."-Teezy

IC: Frieza - Xa-koro -"The funny thing about that is, I wasn't even trying to prove anything. But your advice is quite sound. Perhaps I'll just lay low for a while and see what comes about..." Frieza's grin seemed to disappear momentary as he pondered this. "Well, I suppose I shall be going then."

IC:I had watched the little catfight with some amusement. "Aw, is the show ending?" I asked with mock innocence, before reverting to my usual manly voice. "I guess the best things can never last forever. Ta-ta Freezer, auf wiedersehen, tootles, hasta, whatever. Dorian, we have money to make, let's go."

IC: Dorian (Xa-Koro)"We're not just doing this for money," Dorian said, turning to Grokk with a bewildered glare; if the Skakdi could have burned holes through the Toa of Iron's coat and chest, he--okay, bad example. Point is, he looked like he wanted to kill Dorian, who now figured this was as good a time as ever to finish his sentence."We're doing this for an ishload of money."-Teezy

IC: Frieza - Xa-koro -Frieza grinned at Grokk, and then did a mock bow. "Yes, unfortunately the show is over, for now." And with that ominous note Frieza turned and began to walk toward the docks.

IC: SevThe Vortixx merely shook his head as Dorian walked away before he was finished talking. The fool, doesn't he realize that with a Mask Pyschometry he'll be lucky if he's even let into the Casino. Plus I never said eliminate heat, I said minimize. Sighing Sev returned to a corner in shadows, as always analyzing with the room with his eyes from beneath the brim of his Fedora.

IC: Dorian (The Final Problem, Xa-Koro)After a few more minutes jam-packed with so much dual sex appeal that it is impossible for anyone to truly communicate it in a simple IC, Dorian and Grokk (who, after stealing his own string bag from a kid on the way to practice Kohlii was now carrying half of Dorian's little fortune from the Hiemalis breakout) walked through the door of The Final Problem: the lobby was unassuming and plain, with two winding staircases about halfway through the room that led to a second and third story with different rooms. There were a couple halfhearted blackjack tables laying around and a single roulette wheel, but Dorian merely laughed at this and walked up to the receptionist, a cute Toa of Plantlife in a concierge's uniform."Um, hello, love," he said, lowering his voice and adding a touch of uncertainty for realism. "How much would it be for two villas for two nights?""Oh, I'm sorry, sir," she said sweetly, adopting a charmed smile. "We, um...we don't have any villas right now, just some rooms at--"Her voice caught as Dorian slung his bag onto the table and opened it up, revealing the widgets. She plucked one from the top of the pile and felt it, and this time, her smile grew a bit wider, reached her eyes a little bit more."Down the hallway, third door on the right. You'll find what you're looking for."With a wink and a gesture to Grokk, Dorian began to walk to the door she directed.-Teezy

IC:"Sweet," I nodded, following Dorian a step or two before cleanly turning back to the hostess lady, catching my motion on the counter. "What kind of room service do we get?" I asked, leaning in near her and drumming my fingers. The hostess gave me a remarkably suggestive look. "Superior, instant, and all-inclusive service," she said, and then giggled, tapping my hand."Sweet," I gave her a smile and raised my eyebrows. "Alright, Dorian, let's get settled." I took two keys from the hostess, who giggled again, and tossed one to him. "Didja think you would get in your villa without that, kiddo?"

IC: Dorian (The Final Problem, Xa-Koro)Dorian deftly caught his key and spun it around his index finger before dropping it in the back pocket of his leather jeans and opening the door to find...a staircase."Anti-climatic levels just got amped to eleven," he muttered, walking down the staircase and taking a bend at the landing to find...another staircase. After following this one, he came to a door and began to advance towards it."These tunnels existed long before the casino," piped up the Toa of Plantlife walking with Grokk, who was now at the landing. "We renovated them and helped modify them for casino usage. You two can find your way from here, I assume. If you two boys need anything, you know where to find me."She winked and walked off, and Dorian smirked and waited by the door for Grokk."Charming enough girl," he called back to the Skakdi. "She seems a bit clingy, though."-Teezy

IC: ReichenbachReichenbach noticed the receptionist 'conversing' with Grokk and Dorian, and made contact with her as soon as she returned. "Who were they?"

NPC: Receptionist (The Final Problem, Xa-Koro)"They rented out a couple of villas for the weekend," she said with a shrug. "They were loaded with cash...among other things."-Teezy

IC: Reichenbach"Interesting... be sure to keep an eye on them. Although I'm sure I don't have to worry about that." Reichenbach raised an eyebrow as he finished the last sentence, before walking off again. Not often we get people with a lot of money here...

IC:"Nah, they all just get clingy near me," I assured him. "Let's take a look at our rooms." I slid my key into the lock, turned it; but before I could open the door, I noticed a new Toa come into the Casino and steal a glance at us as he talked to the hostess. "Oi," I said, catching him before he got too far away from the counter. "What're you looking at?"

IC: Reichenbach, Nikarra & Pirok"I'm glad you asked, because I own this place." Reichenbach responded, allowing pride to fill his voice. "And you are?""This is it." Nikarra stood outside The Final Problem with Pirok."Looks like a nice place." Pirok muttered sarcastically."It isn't all that bad. I knew the receptionist. When it comes to guys, she's kinda clingy, but otherwise fine."

IC: Dorian (The Final Problem, Xa-Koro)"We are two smart, dapper, and affable young gentlemen just looking to spend a weekend taking it easy," Dorian said with an easy grin, which he knew would attract Reichenbach a bit; the Toa's...romantic taste was well known. "Name's Saosin. I do music in Ga-Wahi and came here to celebrate after a particularly big gig."-Teezy

IC: ReichenbachReichenbach couldn't help but admire Dorian. "Well, I hope the two of you enjoy your stay here. We'll do our best to make sure it's as... comfortable as possible."

IC:"We are ridiculously wealthy customers, Mr. Manager," I replied, breaking in over Dorian. "Looking to place a few complaints, actually... One, my room does not meet my standards. There isn't a big enough hot tub, or enough liquor, and I find the interior decorating to be just horrid. Secondly, I demand to only be served and waitressed by gals scaled nine or higher - not what you consider nines, objectively-ranked nines - in fact, I only want to see attractive women wherever I go. Third, my friend here finds the lack of male company to be disappointing, you may want to give him what he wants, he's a high roller..."I snuck Dor-Dor a grin before continuing. "Also, I demand that this entire Casino be moved up above ground level, immediately. My sinuses do not agree with the stuffiness. Lastly, I would like to complain about the nature of this establishment - I see people losing money all over the place, and I don't think that's exactly fair." I regarded the owner with as much haughtiness as I could muster.

IC: Reichenbach"I apologise. You can change the interior decorating in your room at the least, and I can attempt to get a larger hot tub. I am also sure that I'll be able to find someone to rate the service 'objectively' for you. Rating it for your friend should be easier. There's another section above ground level that I'm sure the receptionist would be glad to escort you to. And there are one or two people who are also gaining money."

IC: Dorian (The Final Problem, Xa-Koro)"That's my guitarist," said Dorian with a grin. "Always the joker: I'll take the attractive waitresses as well, no male company. Well, again, my name's Saosin and my boy here's stage name is Derpy Hooves. If you need anything, just pop in on him: he loves to please anything he looks at."-Teezy

IC:"Not strictly speaking, true," I replied. "I like anything that sees me to please me, granted it's a woman ranked objectively at nine or higher. I expect that my room will be refurnished to my satisfaction before I return there, or my name isn't Derpy Hooves. C'mon, Saw-sing, let's go play the tables."

OOC: Derpy Hooves, that is brilliant. XDIC: Reichenbach"I will do my best." Reichenbach gave a small bow. "Saosin, uh... Derpy... enjoy your stay. I sadly have other customers to attend to, most of which are nowhere near as pleasant as either of you."IC: Pirok & Nikarra"Hey, isn't that your old boss, biking-track or something?" Pirok said, nodding at Reichenbach. "And who's he talking to?""I'm not sure... but it is him, although he's had a change of mask. Probably faked his death. Again." Nikarra couldn't help but stare at the two beings who were with Reichenbach.

IC: Dorian (The Final Problem, Xa-Koro)"Thanks for that, boss," he said with a wink and a grin. "Hey, uh...does Helios still work the bar? About yay high, good looking chap, Toa of Stone? He used to give me free drinks...guess he's not here, then."He bit his lip and adjusted his face to look disappointed."Oh, well. I can't stand it when I think I've found the guy I'm looking for and I'm wrong. Of course...I guess you would know what that's like more than me, right?"-Teezy

IC: Reichenbach, Nikarra & PirokReichenbach raised an eyebrow at Dorian's comment. He wasn't sure whether to be amused or offended, and settled for somewhere between the two, walking past Nikarra without a word.Nikarra took this moment to start moving towards Grokk and Dorian."Hold on, where are you going?" Pirok asked, stopping Nikarra."I'm interrogating them.""Can't I interrogate them with you?""No, you can go sit at a table and cry to yourself." Nikarra said, walking over to Grokk and Dorian. "Uh... hi..."She pretended to be nervous, and held her hands behind her back.

IC: Dorian (The Final Problem, Xa-Koro)Dorian had, by now, turned around and was about to enter the casino floor itself, so when Nikarra spoke, he closed his eyes and rolled them upwards."Hello, love," he said politely, turning around with an off-puttingly handsome grin. "Are you the waitress?"We were promised solid nines.-Teezy

IC: Nikarra"No, I used to work here. Quit a while back." Nikarra explained, speaking unusually quietly.

IC: Dorian (The Final Problem, Xa-Koro)"Ah. That makes sense," he said. "Somewhat. Anything in particular you need, love?"-Teezy

IC: Nikarra"Nothing in particular, I just... uh... I just wanted to say hi to you."

IC: Dorian (The Final Problem, Xa-Koro)"Cool."Dorian had already deduced this girl was not nearly as nervous nor as shy as she pretended to be: luckily, she assumed them to be telling the truth, which was a good thing."Well...hi."-Teezy

IC: Nikarra"Hi..." He said hi to me. No, that didn't matter. This was faking. But even lies require some amount of truth. But it didn't matter. Because she was definitely faking. Obviously.

IC: Dorian (The Final Problem, Xa-Koro)"So...what was it like working for the casino?"-Teezy

IC: Nikarra"It was fine." Nikarra shrugged. She was attempting to seem slightly more confident, although she was having difficulty for some reason or another. "I got to know the place quite well. The boss liked me, even let me have a look at the vault once. Didn't get to see inside it, though..."

IC: Dorian (The Final Problem, Xa-Koro)"This place has a vault?" asked Dorian skeptically, laughing and looking like a kid who had just watched Santa Claus curbstomp a flying monkey. "Wow, I've been doing music for like...what, ten years? I don't have a quarter of the dough necessary for a vault."-Teezy

IC: Nikarra"I don't think it's even half-full, it looks massive, and I seriously doubt he has all that much." Nikarra giggled. Wait, giggled? She didn't giggle. Ever. Giggling wasn't her. No more giggling.

IC: Dorian (The Final Problem, Xa-Koro)"That's a fair point."Dorian gave an impeccable grin as he lifted his hands to his mouth and cupped them, as if scared Reichenbach would read his lips."You'd think that with a vault full of cash, he could afford a classier wardrobe," he whispered, his eyes alight in humor.-Teezy

IC: Nikarra"I know, right?" Nikarra laughed. Laughing? Laughing is cheerful. Why am I being cheerful? I am not cheerful.

IC: Dorian (The Final Problem, Xa-Koro)"So, when did you stop working here? As soon as your boss figured out that you were outshining the other waitresses?"-Teezy

IC: NikarraNikarra giggled again. She wasn't sure whether to hate herself for it or just go with it. "No, I quit a while back. He didn't really seem to... respect me. I was just there, taken for granted."

IC: Dorian (The Final Problem, Xa-Koro)"Well, that's good," he said, giving her a reassuring smile. "A girl like you deserves to be treated with all the respect in the world."-Teezy

IC: NikarraNikarra smiled. Actually, properly smiled. At this point, she had just given up on arguing with herself. "Thankyou..."

IC: Dorian (The Final Problem, Xa-Koro)"You're very welcome," Dorian softly replied with a smile of his own. "So where do you live at? I know it can't not here, this cesspit is below your level..."-Teezy