06-20-2022, 07:17 PM
[align=center][div style="width: 450px; text-align: justify; font-family: new times roman; font-size: 8pt; letter-spacing: 2.5px; word-spacing: 1px; line-height: 14px;"]A cigarette was seemingly attached to his lips as Theodore Knope comfortably puffed away. In the casino, he'd rarely find himself without a group of cronies by his side, itching for just a taste of his success as they sat around a round table, constructing a cacophony of chatter whilst playing a game of blackjack together. A smile would remain unwavering on Teddy's lips as he observed the game, choosing to indulge in the sounds of musicians practicing their pieces in preparation for the next casino night.
Until his attention began to linger off to the side.
Chin tipped up slightly and brows pinched together in keen observation. The curiosity was irresistible, and soon Teddy nodded his head towards where Vesania was slumped at the bar, exhaling a slow plume of smoke. ❝ How long's he been there for? ❞ Teddy questioned, several confidants twisting their heads around to glance at whoever Teddy was referring to. ❝ A long while. ❞ Someone provided, Teddy humming under his breath to himself before rising out of his chair. ❝ I'll be back. ❞
The boss wandered across the casino and towards the bar, squeezing Vesania's shoulders as he reached the inebriated man before sliding onto a barstool beside him. ❝ Gonna be a drought behind da bar by the time you're done with it. ❞ He pointed out matter of factly, quirking a brow Vesania's way before waving his hand to catch the bartender's attention. Eyes were drawn back to Vesania before he visibly scoffed with a slough of amusement and bafflement. ❝ Y'ain't wanting to do this without cause — 'cause tomorrow's hangover? That won't be nothing nice. ❞ He gave a bartender a quick wink of acknowledgement as he handed a classic Manhattan over before looking back towards Vesania. ❝ Drowning in ya sorrows won't make 'em go away, y'know? So... what's gotten to ya? ❞
Until his attention began to linger off to the side.
Chin tipped up slightly and brows pinched together in keen observation. The curiosity was irresistible, and soon Teddy nodded his head towards where Vesania was slumped at the bar, exhaling a slow plume of smoke. ❝ How long's he been there for? ❞ Teddy questioned, several confidants twisting their heads around to glance at whoever Teddy was referring to. ❝ A long while. ❞ Someone provided, Teddy humming under his breath to himself before rising out of his chair. ❝ I'll be back. ❞
The boss wandered across the casino and towards the bar, squeezing Vesania's shoulders as he reached the inebriated man before sliding onto a barstool beside him. ❝ Gonna be a drought behind da bar by the time you're done with it. ❞ He pointed out matter of factly, quirking a brow Vesania's way before waving his hand to catch the bartender's attention. Eyes were drawn back to Vesania before he visibly scoffed with a slough of amusement and bafflement. ❝ Y'ain't wanting to do this without cause — 'cause tomorrow's hangover? That won't be nothing nice. ❞ He gave a bartender a quick wink of acknowledgement as he handed a classic Manhattan over before looking back towards Vesania. ❝ Drowning in ya sorrows won't make 'em go away, y'know? So... what's gotten to ya? ❞
[align=center][div style="width: 400px; font-family: verdana; text-align: justify; font-size: 6pt; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: 0.5px; word-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 5px;"]✧･ﾟ: I'VE BEEN IN LIKE A THOUSAND TIMES, DATED EVERY WOMAN IN THE ATMOSPHERE. I'VE BEEN TO EVERY CONTINENT, BROKEN ALL THE HEARTS IN EVERY HEMISPHERE, AND IF I'M NOT THE TYPE OF GUY YOU LIKE TO CIRCUMVENT, JUST REMEMBER NOT TO LOVE ME WHEN I DISAPPEAR. I GRADUATED AT THE TOP, I LIKE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE BOURGEOISIE . . .