Grav Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 It started off like any other trip down the boulevard. Corrine had mentioned wanting to try their luck at Imperial Palace, and whatever she wanted she usually got. SO there they were in the casino, each one going to a differnt area.Corrine went upstairs to the blackjack tables, Liz to the Craps tables in back. Amanda Hit the Video Poker machines, and Anna hit the Slots. She sepnt an hour pumping quarters into the machine, and then on her last play damn near hit it big. As it was she won enough to come about about twenty bucks ahead. She went looking for the others, now that she was hungry.She always hated eating alone, she did that enough at home, she'd be damned if she did it tonight.Several men cast a look or two her way but she didn't pay them any attention. Most men were only interested ino one thing from her.She rounded up the others, with Liz having lost over a hundred, Amanda having lost her twenty, and Corrine walking away with over four hundred after an hour at the tables. They all cashed out and found a nice table in the restaraunt area.It was then that they noticed the stage. it looked like they were gearing up for Karoke, which as everyone but Anna had already had one or two drinks, they thought would be great fun. Annalise just shook her head, thankful that none of their students would be allowed in a place like this. Images of her students watching her sing Karoke made her shudder involuntarily. Some of the others who performed were really good, others were so horrible and drunk she couldn't help but laugh. You couldn't buy comedy like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joani Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 The men that had watched her earlier approached the table, two of them standing at relative distance while the third directly addressed Annalise. At second glance the men seemed to be working for the casino especially since the two big guys were wired and wearing black sunglasses.“Excuse me, Miss. We’d like you to come with us on a request by the General Manager of the Casino. This shouldn’t take too long.”, the man didn’t seem to take ‘no’ for an answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grav Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 Annalise frowned. "Fine, let's get this over with." Truth be told she'd been waiting on this. Everytime she went to a new Casino she got called into the general manager's office on suspicion of being a mutant and able to work the house in her favor. It was always the same, blatant discrimination, and it truly annoyed her. She looked to her companions. "As always, I'll be back in a bit." Luckily she'd already collected the keys so they couldn't ditch her as they had once.She followed them to a small room in the back, past one that showed over two dozen video feeds. The General Manager was there watching a video of her playing the slots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joani Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 The General Manager asked her to sit down while he pushed a button on the controls of his terminal."My name is Benicio de la Guarda, I am the GM of this Casino. As you know there are cameras placed all over the Casino for both your and our security. One of our employees reported what we call an odd streak of luck while you were playing on one of our machines. We have reasons to assume that you are involved with taking advantage of either technical or supernatural tools.", the GM stood up from his chair trying to intimidate Annalise with his physical presence."Excuse me if I'm blunt - but are you a Mutant, Miss...?", he raised an eyebrow at the end of his question while the guards moved closer to the door to cut of any escape route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grav Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 She reaches into her purse slowly, really not wanting to do this but realising it was the fastest way. She pulled out her ID, with proof of her own registration ID number."Look I don't want any trouble here. Yes, I am a mutant. I'm a Registered Level II flyer. I have utterly no means of affecting your machines. and I'd hardly call managing to win twenty five dollars out of a quarter machine over an hour's playing time extraordinary." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joani Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 The GM took the ID giving it a close look. “This won’t take long, Miss Gravinsky.”, he picked up a phone and started to dial.In the mean time the slick weasel-like guy that initially asked her to accompany him to the GM picked up the conversation. “Nowadays we need to supervise any odd occurrence. What you consider nothing out of the ordinary could be a test to see if your “trick” works. We just want to protect our employer, you surely understand.”In the background Annalise could catch a few of the words the GM was exchanging on the phone. He had started computer program and was typing in some information which he obviously got from her ID. It sounded as if he was talking to the police. After a minute he hung up and turned back to her, handing her the ID.“Everything is fine Miss Gravinsky. I apologize for the inconvenience and gladly invite you to rejoin your friends at the bar. We cover your bill there as compensation for your trouble here. I hope you’ll enjoy your stay in our establishment.”, the GMs voice and demeanour was completely exchanged. As if he was a different man. Smiling he directed her to the door where the guards had already made room for her to leave.“My assistant will take you back and arrange the coverage of your bill. Merry Christmas, Miss Gravinsky.”Back at the table the girls were still having a good time, although they suddenly went silent when Annalise arrived. They didn't say anything but it was clearly written in their faces - having a Mutant friend was sometimes difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grav Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 She nodded. "Thanks." When she returned to the bar after putting her ID back in her purse she smiled. "Some things never change. Now I believe one of you was about to get up on stage to sing something?"There has a hint of mischief in her eyes, it was clear that she was trying to take everyone's minds off the ordeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joani Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 (ooc:This story continues here: How to catch a Mutant 101 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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