you're a real smart businessman. and seeing as i don't get above ground much with this bloody mark on my neck. why don't you treat me to some fancy places in the up?
[The Red Lounge in the up is closest to Victor's new home, so it makes sense to drop by first. It's also the place Roman's specifically forbid Victor from entering. The bar's theme revolves, mostly, around card games, specifically, Blackjack and with dozens of Roulette tables. Victor's addiction is well-known between the two of them, and while he's planning to stay at the bar over the tables, Victor keeps his eyes glued to one dealer nearest to his seat.
It's a good thing Victor isn't there too long before Boomer shows up, or else all that money he brought for booze would be lining the house's pockets.]
[ Boomer gets himself an escort to the Up and because of it he's basically on time for once in his life. And he's even made the slightest bit of effort for his appearance in the Up. Sort of. Granted, he's still wearing his duct taped combat boots and jeans worn nearly to the point of being littered with holes. But he's wearing a dress shirt, pale blue, unbuttoned to show off his chunky gold chains and chest fur, and the sleeves rolled up to the elbows to display thick forearms dotted with tattoos. It's an attempt. ]
There he is! [ Said brightly as he swaggers over, throwing an arm around Victor's shoulders as he nears, leaning in not for a kiss, but to stick his tongue in Victor's ear. Odd sort of greeting, but solely done just to get some sort of reaction. ]
You picked a right fancy place, mate. Look at this...
[It does get Boomer a reaction, and because it's Victor is not within the realm of "normal" an average person might react with. It earns Boomer a dorky, wheezy laugh as Victor throws his own arm around Boomer to try and return the awkward greeting.
What the fuck, that's probably what everyone around them is thinking.]
Yeah, you like it? I've never been in here before, just saw the outside. Looked good enough.
[Victor smacks his hand on the counter and blows a little bird-like whistle to the closest bar tender.]
[ The return greeting drags a snorted little cackle from Boomer, nose scrunching as he makes his retreat soon after. Not far, though, only breaking contact enough to slip onto the bar stool next to Victor. ]
Whiskey, large.
[ His attention barely flickers to the bartender, more interested in the surroundings and his company. ]
'Ere, check these bastards out. [ He thumps a broad forearm onto the bartop in front of Victor to show off a chunky 'bracelet', the same on his other arm too. ] Realignment cuffs, so we gotta be on our best behaviour, you and me.
Make it two. [He needs that burn, Boomer has good taste.
Watching Boomer slam his cuffed hands onto the table, Victor whistles. Those are some nasty-looking jewels the city's got on standby.] Well that takes a few of tonight's activities off the planner. What the fuck do those things weigh, the city watches through everythin', you wouldn't think they'd need these fugly things.
[Better you than me buddy.]
Does this mean you can't talk about the heist, or, can we at least discuss those pretty details?
Nn, I don't think they got microphones in them... [ He says with a curious squint, raising a wrist closer to his face so he can observe one of the bracelets more carefully as if he's never bothered looking before now.
And then he thumps it back down onto the bar top, none the wiser after that little investigation. ]
I think we're still good for a bit of hijinks, babe, what's the worst they're gonna do? Slap another week onto my sentence? Hah, real bloody hardship. [ Another light cackle of a laugh. ]
You want the dirty details then? 'Bout my bloody courageous fight against the system?
[True, what is another week with just heavy bracelets on your wrists? If Boomer's up for it, Victor's sure not going to argue the details of what might happen if they get caught.
They just won't get caught. Easy peasy.]
Well don't just keep that kinda stuff to yourself. I need somethin' to fantasize about when Roman gives me the cold shoulder. Go on.
Okay, so- [ He slams a palm down on the bar top. Story time. ]
Y'know that real fancy "premier" jewellery store in the Up, the one near the elevator and a buncha boutiques? I'd been scoping that place out whenevs I could get up there, but mate, their security was tighter than a virgin's arsehole. Hard to find a proper in, so I think to myself I need some sorta distraction...
[ Their drinks arrive and Digger's instantly reaching for his, tipping the glass vaguely in Victor's direction with a soft mutter of "cheers" before he's knocking back a hefty mouthful and swallowing it like it's water. ]
And my mate Harls distracts better than any bloody person I know. So she's on distraction duty- glitter bomb, for some reason- and I slip in, quiet as anything, and nab the high value shit. I don't even get greedy, just a quick grab. We get out, get back to the Down, stash our swag, and then get bloody citations the very next day. It's like you said, mate, they're real good at finding us. Dunno how they do it, but fuck it, there's some stashes they don't even know about, hah.
[He laughs, a dorky, high laugh as Boomer regales him of tales of conquest and capture in sex city. Course the bastards find him and Harley, they got sticks up their asses so far Batman would probably get a ticket.
Taking his own glass, Victor downs a shot's worth of it, grinning through the burn.]
Sounds like they wanted ta cite you more than get the diamonds back. Perfect for us, stupid for them.
Hah, too right. I'll have the entire stash made into money by next month, just you wait.
[ What he can't sell, or thinks is too hot to sell, he'll melt down and trade that way. He's done this shit a thousand times before, makes no difference what world he's in. ]
So, what have you and Sub Boy been up to? Usual kinky shit? Although no offence, mate, but I don't think I got a strong enough constitution to know what you two do half the time.
Nice job, with that kinda hard work I might just ask for a few errands in the future.
[Clicking his tongue against his teeth, Victor takes another drink of his whiskey.]
Aw, come on, where's your sense of adventure, bud? A lot of the stuff we do is fun, just takes a bit of time to ease into it.
[Setting the drink down, he sighs.]
Roman's been kinda pissy at me since I brought this other guy into our contract. He wanted to get back at his dominant, and I thought he and Roman would get along. Not happenin' let me tell you that much.
Kinda why I'm interested in the diamonds. Smooth things over with the Mister.
He shrugs and offers Boomer a little bashful smile.]
Roman's always wanted to try cuckplay, I thought bringing in a pretty partner would help him take the plunge. Maybe I shoulda asked what he wants in a third party before I jumped on the first opportunity.
Yeah, y'think? Fuck me, man, is 'pretty' even his type?
[ Another hefty swig to drain his glass, sliding it across the bad when he's done with it. ]
'Cause looking at you, I'm not so sure. [ Sort of a backhanded insult, granted, or maybe it's a compliment. Either way Digger's just telling it how he sees it. ]
[ That look Victor gives him earns a mildly suspicious side eye, but Digger's ultimately way too distracted with trying to catch the bartenders attention for another whiskey. ]
Bloody obvious. He spent fifteen years with a bloke who looks like he's had a boxing match with a tiger. I been in more bar fights than there are days in the fuckin' year and I still don't got a face like yours.
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Date: 2021-09-23 08:11 pm (UTC)Man, fuckin' tellin' it how it is. I like it. Yeah, sometimes I just need to do things my own way and not get nagged for it, right?
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Date: 2021-09-24 05:49 pm (UTC)You bet your damn aussie ass I got enough to take us on a fuckin' pub crawl of the year.
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Date: 2021-09-24 06:01 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-09-24 06:29 pm (UTC)Where to meet up first?
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Date: 2021-09-24 06:41 pm (UTC)and seeing as i don't get above ground much with this bloody mark on my neck. why don't you treat me to some fancy places in the up?
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Date: 2021-09-24 11:46 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2021-09-25 04:26 am (UTC)It's a good thing Victor isn't there too long before Boomer shows up, or else all that money he brought for booze would be lining the house's pockets.]
Hey, over here.
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Date: 2021-09-25 12:06 pm (UTC)There he is! [ Said brightly as he swaggers over, throwing an arm around Victor's shoulders as he nears, leaning in not for a kiss, but to stick his tongue in Victor's ear. Odd sort of greeting, but solely done just to get some sort of reaction. ]
You picked a right fancy place, mate. Look at this...
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Date: 2021-09-27 12:50 am (UTC)What the fuck, that's probably what everyone around them is thinking.]
Yeah, you like it? I've never been in here before, just saw the outside. Looked good enough.
[Victor smacks his hand on the counter and blows a little bird-like whistle to the closest bar tender.]
Hey- c'mere, take this guy's order, would ya?
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Date: 2021-09-27 02:50 pm (UTC)Whiskey, large.
[ His attention barely flickers to the bartender, more interested in the surroundings and his company. ]
'Ere, check these bastards out. [ He thumps a broad forearm onto the bartop in front of Victor to show off a chunky 'bracelet', the same on his other arm too. ] Realignment cuffs, so we gotta be on our best behaviour, you and me.
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Date: 2021-09-27 05:30 pm (UTC)Watching Boomer slam his cuffed hands onto the table, Victor whistles. Those are some nasty-looking jewels the city's got on standby.] Well that takes a few of tonight's activities off the planner. What the fuck do those things weigh, the city watches through everythin', you wouldn't think they'd need these fugly things.
[Better you than me buddy.]
Does this mean you can't talk about the heist, or, can we at least discuss those pretty details?
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Date: 2021-09-27 06:52 pm (UTC)And then he thumps it back down onto the bar top, none the wiser after that little investigation. ]
I think we're still good for a bit of hijinks, babe, what's the worst they're gonna do? Slap another week onto my sentence? Hah, real bloody hardship. [ Another light cackle of a laugh. ]
You want the dirty details then? 'Bout my bloody courageous fight against the system?
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Date: 2021-09-28 01:33 am (UTC)They just won't get caught. Easy peasy.]
Well don't just keep that kinda stuff to yourself. I need somethin' to fantasize about when Roman gives me the cold shoulder. Go on.
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Date: 2021-09-28 10:22 am (UTC)Y'know that real fancy "premier" jewellery store in the Up, the one near the elevator and a buncha boutiques? I'd been scoping that place out whenevs I could get up there, but mate, their security was tighter than a virgin's arsehole. Hard to find a proper in, so I think to myself I need some sorta distraction...
[ Their drinks arrive and Digger's instantly reaching for his, tipping the glass vaguely in Victor's direction with a soft mutter of "cheers" before he's knocking back a hefty mouthful and swallowing it like it's water. ]
And my mate Harls distracts better than any bloody person I know. So she's on distraction duty- glitter bomb, for some reason- and I slip in, quiet as anything, and nab the high value shit. I don't even get greedy, just a quick grab. We get out, get back to the Down, stash our swag, and then get bloody citations the very next day. It's like you said, mate, they're real good at finding us. Dunno how they do it, but fuck it, there's some stashes they don't even know about, hah.
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Date: 2021-09-28 08:25 pm (UTC)Taking his own glass, Victor downs a shot's worth of it, grinning through the burn.]
Sounds like they wanted ta cite you more than get the diamonds back. Perfect for us, stupid for them.
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Date: 2021-09-28 11:21 pm (UTC)[ What he can't sell, or thinks is too hot to sell, he'll melt down and trade that way. He's done this shit a thousand times before, makes no difference what world he's in. ]
So, what have you and Sub Boy been up to? Usual kinky shit? Although no offence, mate, but I don't think I got a strong enough constitution to know what you two do half the time.
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Date: 2021-09-28 11:44 pm (UTC)[Clicking his tongue against his teeth, Victor takes another drink of his whiskey.]
Aw, come on, where's your sense of adventure, bud? A lot of the stuff we do is fun, just takes a bit of time to ease into it.
[Setting the drink down, he sighs.]
Roman's been kinda pissy at me since I brought this other guy into our contract. He wanted to get back at his dominant, and I thought he and Roman would get along. Not happenin' let me tell you that much.
Kinda why I'm interested in the diamonds. Smooth things over with the Mister.
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Date: 2021-09-29 06:05 pm (UTC)But then there's tales of Roman and he offers up a more sympathetic flinch. ]
Oof, trouble in paradise. Didn't even ask your man before signing in a second? Dunno what else you expected to happen there, mate.
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Date: 2021-09-29 07:51 pm (UTC)He shrugs and offers Boomer a little bashful smile.]
Roman's always wanted to try cuckplay, I thought bringing in a pretty partner would help him take the plunge. Maybe I shoulda asked what he wants in a third party before I jumped on the first opportunity.
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Date: 2021-09-29 09:18 pm (UTC)[ Another hefty swig to drain his glass, sliding it across the bad when he's done with it. ]
'Cause looking at you, I'm not so sure. [ Sort of a backhanded insult, granted, or maybe it's a compliment. Either way Digger's just telling it how he sees it. ]
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Date: 2021-09-29 09:46 pm (UTC)Probably shoulda thought about that. Roman doesn't like the competition.
[Letting his gaze slowly drift over Boomer's face and down to the line on his throat, he hums.]
Nah, he likes them a little bit rougher around the edges.
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Date: 2021-09-29 10:27 pm (UTC)Bloody obvious. He spent fifteen years with a bloke who looks like he's had a boxing match with a tiger. I been in more bar fights than there are days in the fuckin' year and I still don't got a face like yours.
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Date: 2021-09-29 10:33 pm (UTC)Victor leans in, grin stretched wide across his face now, he can barely sit in his seat.]
Yeah, cuz you didn't earn it like I did.
[Lowering his voice, he cocks his head to the side.]
You wanna know? You wanna know why I got so many of em?
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