ׅ ˛ 𝕺ᴵ♢ᴹᴼᴺᴰ ᵢₙ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 ᵣₒᵤ𝓰ₕ

⠀⠀  ৎ ﹡    ៹⠀ @IuckIies ꓹ ⠀ at this rate,  he really won't take no as an answer. ⠀"  you're incredibly persistent..  i could recite the rules stated within the letter and you'd still prattle on about getting invited.  " ⠀this was past the season,  the..  invitation.  so he can't even bring him inside even if it's for a short while,  it's a strict rule.

〝  my name's actually there below her's.  see?  right there!  it's even in her handwriting too.  so there's no way i could've forged it ＂ he further emphasized,  pointing at his own signed name in the spot where it was〝  and i would never think of taking it!  i'd be scolded if i did.  she's scary when she's angry.. ＂ a shiver visibly went down his spine at the thought

⠀⠀  ৎ ﹡    ៹⠀ @IuckIies ꓹ ⠀ "  ahaha.  sent you say?  or did you just take it yourself?  " ⠀a faint laugh,  their lips briefly upturned by musings.  he takes one good glance to the letter,  and to his idiotic gleeful smile. ⠀"  let me see it.  " ⠀the letter is swiftly taken,  and he opens the envelope to reveal the card and  ..  the letter. ⠀"  your mother actually signed it.  therefore she's the only one who can enter here once a signature of the person is written.  "

〝  that's a low blow-..  you know damn well that there was nothing i could've done to prevent her death as much as i wanted to.. ＂ he said with furrowed brows,  a conflicted expression making its way onto features as he spoke〝  i did my time to try making up for what i did in the past,  but they still released and let me off easy so i could work for them.  i had no choice but to follow orders or else i'd be killed ＂

⠀⠀  ৎ ﹡    ៹⠀ @IuckIies ꓹ ⠀ was that a taunt? ⠀"  it's not about how many patrons i get.  nice try.  there's merely a specific number of guests that are allowed inside..  " ⠀they trailed off,  humming. ⠀"  oh?  aha,  i'm not worried.  i'm only being responsible of my business.  you wouldn't know that,  though  ..  you didn't think of taking responsibility to your sister's death.  " ⠀shrugged selente.

〝  sounds to me like you're worried i'd end up drying up your casino's funds if i played a few games ＂ he commented,  making an attempt at trying to now subtly provoke the ravenette〝  i solemnly swear i won't do that.  buuut,  maybe i could help bring in more patrons in exchange for you letting me in? ＂

/        LMAOOAOAOA?? they got balls lol

@quatrdeal ⠀ ∗     ouverte u gonna need to run as fast as you can  :pray:

/        TEEHEES

@quatrdeal ⠀ ∗     ouverte..  NOO MY BABY

our haloes change according to the experiences we’ve had,       (  …  )      though i haven’t had much, that’s why.              ⋆  they explain, with a slightly bitter smile. laverne felt every featherlight touch to his halo, another trait that his kind possessed. it’s true that by doing this they had essentially placed their /life/ into selente’s hands.. but the elf was indeed the one who had given them such an priceless opportunity. so he should show fealty befitting of it, no? they close their eyes, bowing his head lowly.  ⋆                  of course, i /trust/ that you’ll take care of it. you wouldn’t want to lose a faithful ‘pawn’, would you?

⠀⠀  ৎ ﹡    ៹⠀ @quatrdeal ꓹ⠀⠀selente didn't have to ask..  and it was  [that]  effortless.  to achieve something of paramount,  for a crucial  *piece*  of a halovian to be entrusted to them.⠀ "  how beautiful.  "⠀ the moment their hand extends to grasp the ethereal halo--  fingers brushing into the intricate details it had already possessed.  yet,  it was still a lackluster.⠀ "  i see that yours isn't as developed compared to the rest.   [  ∙∙∙  ]   however,  i am honoured you've trusted me to this extent.  you are practically offering your vulnerability.  that is a brave feat i must say.  "

⠀ ⠀  [her eyes do not leave their presence.    krystine had not been at the casinos for long,    but the presence selente strided with...     it was a presence krystine had ached for throughout her life.    her heart had immediately relaxed as they pushed the lifeless body away.    tears fell through,   still,    and there were now ichor-markings of her palm across her pearly white dress.]        "   ..would that not have ruined our reputation,   sir?    i must━━━━   i have been able to control my need to harm for so long and i...    and i could not help it today.    are you not mad at me?    i apologize,   a mi..    a million times!    "      [her words are spoken through shaky breathes,    her words were true.     the animal that had been born within her,    it had been controlled.   krystine hadn't felt the need to see ichor fall from a person's face in so long.    the sounds of people cursing and chips being thrown in the casino mellowed it away.    their aggression was enough to satisfy her's to an extent.]

⠀⠀  ৎ ﹡    ៹⠀ @soverenyi ꓹ ⠀ ⠀laughter filters the room,  the jovial tune resounding abruptly..   he's more amused than concerned.   yet they can see how one seemed shaken by this...   sanguinary plight.   their feet moved in methodical steps,   the soles of leather shoes audibly resounding a series of slow yet purposeful clacking,   moving upon the solid blood—soaked ground,    the walker made bold progress.   the lifeless body,  unmoving and bloodied is bluntly kicked by them.   making it known that they are heedless to such a  ‘trifling‘  being.⠀ "  shh,  don't be sorry.  "⠀ their pointer finger pressed against her lips,   shushing away her worries once they've come near.

⠀ ⠀  [a rather nervous laugh is expressed at the correction;   were they that strict?   there's a quiet mutter of an apology at that.   newly made nails fiddle with themselves under the bar,   she hadn't interacted with them in quite a while..    shoulders tense at the accusations of something occuring and selente not having been notified.]       "   i do not believe there is anything to tell you.   has it been our activity?    i promise i am making sure to fix that,    i know we have been rather...     disappointing in that sense.    "

⠀⠀  ৎ ﹡    ៹⠀ @soverenyi ꓹ ⠀ ⠀"  you mean,  ‘good evening‘?  "⠀ selente corrects the flustered woman,  noticing her tense state.   [  ∙∙∙  ]   really,  it makes their brows raise out of curiosity,  still,  amusing.⠀ "  i'm only here to see the state of this particular branch..   also,  something occurred that i wasn't particularly aware of.   i'm certain you likely know?  "

no, of course not..! it’s always great to see you, boss.

⠀⠀  ৎ ﹡    ៹⠀ @quatrdeal ꓹ ⠀ ⠀"  not too happy to see me?  "

[ what is he doing here. they weren't supposed to arrive for another week! ]