LAS VEGAS ♔ DON'T THREATEN ME WITH A GOOD TIME

[morethanasidekick]

One of The Drunks - Panic! At The Disco

WHO || Kenzi, Paige, Bo, Groot, Rocket, You? Gatecrashers Others welcome.
WHAT || Vegas Baby!
WHERE || Pandora in Vegas, Nevada.
WHEN || March, 2018
HOW || Action Spam.

[ Kenzi had threatened Paige with a ladies night and of course, if anyone needed a night out it was Bo. The fact that there's also a talking Tree, a drinking Raccoon and... Drax? It's Kenzi. Why is anyone shocked by the people that she spends time with? She has ideas and they spin out of control and you just sort of hang on for the ride. It's her way. She may have casually mentioned they were coming here to a few other people, so if you happen to show up as well? The more the merrier.

The location itself isn't exactly filled with the garish glitz and glamor that a person generally associates with Vegas. Pandora has a British Pub meets modern day speakeasy feel to it. It's known for its signature cocktails with names like Panty Dropper and the Hot Little Mess and you can always count on live entertainment in the form of dancers, magicians, a band and of course, a DJ. It also happens to be one of the few clubs that has an open door policy where Shadowkind are concerned. Whether they'll be rethinking said policy after tonight? We just don't know. ]

Comments

star-lord and/or kali ♔ (ota).

[starprince]

[ after a fun night of racing all the cool cars with kali to effectively distract himself from his problems, peter has insisted that they cap off the night with booze, and they've picked a cool looking establishment. upon entering, peter takes a second to look around at the variety of entertainments, a small grin on his face ] Now, that's more like it.

[ you can tag them together, hit peter up at the bar where he will be drinking plenty, or on the dance floor where he's gonna bust a move ]

both!

[impetere]

[Cora's both coming to talk to Kali, and using that opportunity to use her bigger, burlier friend as a wall to hide behind. It's a two for the price of one sort of deal. She's wearing a very bright, very sparkly "BIRTHDAY GIRL" sash and otherwise nice attire because Lila probably dressed her. Possibly there are even heels. Not tall enough that Peter doesn't outsize her though.]

Can I just hide behind your tall friend for five minutes before there are more shots?

[This is a little overwhelming and she just wants to chill.]

[felidity]

Of course. This is my best friend, Star-Lord.

[ she is all for roping peter into being cora's camouflage, taking in cora's sash with interest. it is also nice that it looks like there are people other than peter that she knows here as she suspected booze may also involve peter leaving her to flirt with las vegas strangers while she doesn't get drunk.

which she doesn't mind, honestly. she'd be a very supportive wingman. ]

Are you hiding from your own birthday party?

[starprince]

Birthday girl, huh? Is that what I'm supposed to call you? [ introductions go two ways, kali, but he's grinning ear to ear that you used his Hero Name ]

[impetere]

Cora. Please don't call me that. And yes.

[She is 100% hiding from her own birthday party.]

It's not actually my birthday, but it's close enough and I think Lila wanted an excuse to go out.

[So here she is, hiding behind Peter Quill.]

Is your name actually Star Lord?

[That sounds pretentious, even for the Shadow World.]

[felidity]

[ kali!!!!!!! wants that sash and she reaches out to touch it before looking up at peter with a pout. ]

I want a birthday party...

it's time for some manly bonding

[beatupgrass]

[Rocket is both surprised and completely unsurprised to see Quill here. This is sort of his element on one hand, but on the other... Ugh how can he deal with the overwhelming awkwardness of this bullshit if you're right here.

And is he gonna avoid Quill like a sensible person? Nah. He's got a buzz going and also avoiding Quill won't work if Groot is around.]

Well, look what the flerken dragged in.

[starprince]

[ oh hey it's that... raccoon who claims to know him well in another timeline.

this is already awkward. ] ... Is it safe for you to be here right now? Pretty sure 'talking woodland creature' screams 'cart me off to the Shadow camp'.

[beatupgrass]

[Rocket's response is too tighten his overlarge hoodie a little more around his ears. From a distance, he looks like an extremely fashion unconscious gnome.

If this were his Quill, he'd get the concern immediately, but it's not so he's mildly affronted, because why would this Quill showcase any concern for him? They haven't had their whole "trial by Kyln" thing together. However, there's enough hope in him to try and suss out the meaning there. (sense motive 13). He's like... half-assing it, apparently.]

Is it safe for you to be anywhere with that mouth of yours?

[starprince]

[ so many mixed signals, rocket-chan. then again, that ... does sound like someone who knows him pretty well ]

Hey man, I'm just going off what I've heard. Sounds like they're throwing anything that doesn't look human in camps, and you and Groot don't exactly blend in.

[ this is going swimmingly already ]

And my mouth gets me out of trouble as often as it gets me into it.

[beatupgrass]

Oh, I know. [Aw fuck shit dammit. He's not pushing the whole YOU'RE NOT MY QUILL thing anymore.] Or I did... Or I don't. I don't, 'cause we clearly don't know each other and- [This is so hard. Why is it so hard??? He growls and then tries again.]

Look. Your buddy Kenzi invited us. And if anyone screws with Groot, they're personally invited to a banquet where the main course is every bullet in both my guns.

[Because yes, he definitely has both of his Excaliburs underneath his hoodie. Try convincing him to go out without one gun.]

Peter (She refuses to call you Star-Lord)

[morethanasidekick]

[ It's all fun and games until Kenzi realizes Peter's here and immediately. Bombs a wisdom check on spying him with Kali.

It's fine. She's fine. She doesn't care at all. That much is totally clear by the way that she moves up to stand beside him at the bar, staring pointedly ahead as she taps her card on the wooden surface and waits to be served. ]

So... if you add a brunette next week does that get you Bingo?

[ Her tone, far too bright. See? She's fine. ]

[starprince]

[ oh god, it's the girl he recently had amazing sex with, who is both a co-worker and might still hate him on some level, he's really not sure. while he does his best to recover from his initial awkward double-take, it is pretty clear that he is trying a little too hard as he turns around and leans ~casually~ against the bar, running one hand smoothly back along the side of his hair to smooth it down and try to pull himself together. ] Oh, hey. It's -- you -- you're here. How's it, uh, going?

[ did he register much of what she just said? no. and as he tries to catch up, his brain is not computing, so she gets something of a blank stare as he runs it back over in his brain and then he adds: ] ... Wait, what?

[morethanasidekick]

[ You know what? Not even bothered. She looks hot right now. She looks so hot right now she could probably have anyone in this room. Including you. But she won’t, so… Probably won’t. Ever again, most likely. Oh just fuck you Peter Quill why are you here! ]

Surprise.... [ She even breaks out the jazz fingers despite her dry tone and oh god, she shouldn’t have looked at him. This was going so much better when she was staring straight ahe- Is he trying to be smooth? For the love of all that’s holy… ]

Red. Black. Blonde. You bring new meaning to ‘taste the rainbow’.

[starprince]

Two of those are not real Skittle flavors. Trust me, I've checked for all the new ones. [ he is 100% serious and 100% this stupid ] Not gonna fall for that, but nice try. I get it's fun for everyone to try to "dupe the space-man" but I wasn't born yesterday.

[morethanasidekick]

[ She just. Stares. Even looks around for somebody to confirm that this is actually real life because, how? How? H O W ? ]

You know what? [ There are so many things she wants to say but when push comes to shove? ] It doesn't matter. I don't care - you don't care - nobody cares.

[ She needs a drink. Where is that cute bartender? She needs him to make her a cocktail the size of her head... and maybe smile at her some more so she can stop being distracted by Peter. ]

I'm fine. I'm going - [ Using her hand to mime a smooth sailing gesture??? ] just fine.

[succubestie]

[Look who's sliding up next to him at the bar ever so smoothly, signalling the bartender to come over.]

A shot of whiskey for me and my friend here.

[She hooks a thumb at Peter, who may not even know who the hell she is. That would be better, really. Hi, have a succubus. Is she actually your friend? We'll see.]

[starprince]

[ i mean, apparently peter is gonna be riding over here from that back hallway sex, so he will gladly take that drink with a wide grin bo's way that is not even flirtatious, just grateful. ]

Well, thank you. [ there's at least some light of recognition here ] ... You're with the Knights, right?

[succubestie]

[She can tell when someone's immediately into her, and he doesn't seem to be, so that automatically wins him a million points. Good job, Peter.]

My pleasure.

[She gives him a nod.]

For quite a while now, actually. I'm glad you could come out and show my bestie a good time.

[starprince]

[ wait what ] ... The uh... birthday girl? [ he thinks he might remember her name, but not enough that he's gonna guess and sound dumb ]

[succubestie]

[Now she just looks confused.]

It's someone's birthday? [Oh look, shots are here. She picks up the one in front of her.] No, I mean my best friend. Kenzi, you know the one that just...

[She just sort of lifts her eyebrows and tilts her head toward that one specific hallway. She clinks her shot glass against his if he's picked it up.]

Nice work on that, by the way. I mean, I tried not to pay too much attention, but it's kind of hard when you're both lighting up like freaking fireworks over there.

[Aaaaand down the hatch.]

HI PETE

[spinerip]

[Drax finds Peter on the dance floor, but he does not dance. Drax, like Gamora, and Drax's dead wife, is not one who dances. So he's just standing there, like an awkward stone statue, while people veer around him and try not to slam into him.

He shouts to be heard over the music.]

CONGRATULATIONS. YOU FOUND A CONSORT AS FOOLISH AS YOURSELF.

[The most amazing part is it sounds like he really means it.]

:D

[starprince]

[ well, that's gonna put the brakes on his moves really fast. he didn't even see you there for a second drax. must be because you were ~invisible~ ] Dude! Can you keep your voice down when you're talking about-- did you say consort? That is not a thing. At all. I do not have a -- I mean, come on, that just sounds like a fancy word for prostitute.

[spinerip]

[Honestly Drax can't really tell the difference between normal Peter Quill dancing and flailing awkwardly.]

Ah, so she is more serious than that? [Drax puts a hand on Peter's shoulder.] For your wedding, I shall destroy all contenders to prove myself the best man.

[starprince]

[ oh my god all their friend are the w o r s t

he looks down at the hand in some confusion and then his eyes turn into saucers at those words, and he lifts both hands in clear protest ] Whoa, whoa, whoa! No wedding! No best man! That's not-- what kind of world do you come from where there's no gray area between marriage and call girls??