Her coins were starting to grow more and more; it was looking less and less dismal and there was some hope that she was going to get out of there. Still she wasn’t out of the hot water yet so she would have to keep playing games and keep hoping that her luck was going to hold out long enough. Flagging down the bartender she ordered a drink, a whiskey sour that after he brought it over she started to sip slowly. It was a familiar taste, one that she hadn’t had in a while as she thought about the parties and the really horrible drinks they used to make and drink until they were sick.
Looking around she waved to any of the university students, hoping that they would all have luck even better luck then her in getting out of there all in one piece versus becoming someone dinner.
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Character's name: Harper Caine Character's faction: University - 1 Character's journal link:Here Character's survival stats: Harper Caine (View Jersey Numer: 07 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MY CHARACTER 5’4”, tanned with bright green eyes and blue to grey colored hair with an undershave and fluffy mohawk. Thin body frame with just enough curves that she can’t call herself flat as a board, light in muscles, and dressed in an old tank top, shorts, with a pair of sneakers and torn panty hose stockings. (Current Avi)
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 5:44 pm
It hadn't crossed Corey's mind until she saw the bar on her way from the slot machines, but she realized - with a sudden ferocity - that she needed a drink. Badly. Instead of heading anywhere else, she turned on her heel and made a b-line for the bar: lucky for her, there was someone else there that certainly made it all the more enticing.
"Hey, Harper." She called as she moved to sit next to the woman, claiming the stool as her own. "Remember when I said I would kill for a vodka?" The question was grimly spoken, but before she let Harper answer, she turned to the barkeep.
"A shot of vodka, please."
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Harper was still sipping away on her drink as a familiar voice made her spin around in her stool. “Corey!” Her face was filled with the expression of joy before turning into furrowed brows of concern. “Why are you here too? I thought…” Why would she even think that Corey would have stayed at the university anyways? It was stupid of her of course she would have checked out the fireworks, anyone who saw it would.
“Yea I guess we managed to actually get a little alcohol after all. Can’t say it is really the best place in the world for it though but we did finally get them.” She mustered up a smile watching as she ordered a shot of vodka, a feeling of something wrong, like she had missed part of a bad joke. “Did something happen, something worse?”
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Character's name: Harper Caine Character's faction: University - 1 Character's journal link:Here Character's survival stats: Harper Caine (View Jersey Numer: 07 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MY CHARACTER 5’4”, tanned with bright green eyes and blue to grey colored hair with an undershave and fluffy mohawk. Thin body frame with just enough curves that she can’t call herself flat as a board, light in muscles, and dressed in an old tank top, shorts, with a pair of sneakers and torn panty hose stockings. (Current Avi)
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 5:54 pm
Still stunned by what she saw, Kelly rushed over to the bar to try and get out of the crowd. Everyone was scrambling for tables, slots, and so on, and she just needed some air. When she finally broke through, she was surprised to catch sight of two jerseys, and felt a wave of comfort at the sight. It was strange how the day before, she couldn't help but condemn them, but now she saw those numbers as a blessing, while the number around her neck was a curse.
Kelly sat on the other side of Harper, but shook her head at the offer for a drink.
"These jerseys are a blessing." She said with a forced smile as she looked at the two.
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Character's name: Kelly Vanderbeck Character's faction: University Character's journal link:HERE Character's survival stats: HERE BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MY CHARACTER Kelly has dirty, dark blonde hair that is in long curls. She prefers leggings and sweaters, but has noticeable tears and dirt on her outfits.
While the collar wasn't heavy. it did bear a type of mental weight on Justin's psyche. It was survive, find coins, survive that became the mantra, because death was looming in a tiny room that he didn't want to remember. A cold blooded death that was awaiting him and the others. It was taxing and he for one was winded. The time he tried to go into the restaurant shut him out, the notion that "players" weren't allowed to eat was foolish., but it never said they couldn't drink. The bar was near it all, the machines and all the gambling, a silent oasis in the jungle of madness. There were already familiar faces that he knew, still collared but also, still alive.
He made his way over to lighten his load with a sigh. "Barkeep, 2 ounces, up, with a twist" he stated, knowing the terms needed to get his drink the way he wanted it. came with the profession and the extra 20 coins they tacked on his worth because of it. "How are you guys faring?" he said evenly, curious if he was up shits creek or not.
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Character's name: Justin Sider Character's faction: District 1 (University) Character's journal link: Link to journal here Character's survival stats: Justin SiderView Jersey Number: 06 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MY CHARACTER 6'ft 2 in (188 cm) Dusty Blonde buzzed on one side and long on the other (and a little disheveled), Lanky, Slightly built and really wants to have a good shave to deal with the stubble. Gravely deep voice of dissaproval is present.
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 6:09 pm
"I can't stay behind while you're all out there." Corey sighed, rubbing her face. "I'm glad I did." She added, sincerely. "Plus, I'm glad we managed to find that booze. Pity we can't get carried away." It was a clear lament, but hey, she'd take what she could get. When Harper didn't immediately get her awful joke, the once-student president offered a flat smile. "It's nothing, really. Just…definitely need this drink." Which, thankfully, had been sat down in front of her.
"You're welcome." Corey managed a thin smile at Kelly, lifting her vodka shot in a toast to both women, before downing it in one quick gulp. The glass was set down, and she waved her hand, indicating wanting a double. Her gaze went to Justin as he came up to join them, and she offered him a small wave.
"Definitely had better days. How about you?"
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 6:10 pm
Matilda looked at the pitiful pile of coins in her bag. She had been so full of anger earlier, but she was debating whether she could actually buy out other people, or even herself. Walking past the bar to a set of tables, Matilda noticed a familiar face there. It was the lead from her own faction... Corey, if memory served.
Walking over to the bar instead, the barkeeper gave her an inquiring look. "Club Soda, I don't drink alcohol," she glared at the man. Receiving her drink in silence, she turned with a weary expression to her faction leader. Maybe she could provide some answers.
"I'm not the only one who feels angry about this situation, am I? I hate that we're all being treated as nothing more than commodities... as livestock. A boy got shot down in front of me like he was nothing. Yet, the only thing we can do is play their game." Her anger at her powerlessness was plain on her face. She wanted to do more, for herself and her companions... but what if she couldn't?
Casino Coins: 63
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Character's name: Matilda Baer Character's faction: University Character's journal link:X Character's survival stats:View Jersey Number: 4 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MY CHARACTER 5"3', slim, short blonde curly hair, narrow green eyes, age 29, English Teacher. - Eloquent, hard-working, resourceful, and somewhat athletic. Also pessimistic, strict, emotional when stressed, and holds grudges.
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 6:30 pm
The Bartender was at least of caliber, that Justin could accept when the whiskey was placed in front of him in the old fashioned glass, a peel of orange resting on the ice cube. It was a sipping drink, one that pleasantly burned its way along. It was bliss. "could be better, not fond of seeing essentially how much im worth at the end of days Corey." he said with a dry laugh. " and im light of pocket to boot." he mentioned sullenly. "Just make sure you can get whomever you can out of this place and never come back, alright?" Making no allusions to his fate here, he was going to be honest to their leader.
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Character's name: Justin Sider Character's faction: District 1 (University) Character's journal link: Link to journal here Character's survival stats: Justin SiderView Jersey Number: 06 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MY CHARACTER 6'ft 2 in (188 cm) Dusty Blonde buzzed on one side and long on the other (and a little disheveled), Lanky, Slightly built and really wants to have a good shave to deal with the stubble. Gravely deep voice of dissaproval is present.
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 7:10 pm
“You know I am glad you are here too, and despite everything I think we all need another shot before we have to be reasonable and stop.” Waving to the bartender she requested two more shots of vodka, for her and Corey. She didn’t ask again what Corey meant when she gave her a flat smile, the look on her face and the word kill reminded her of the kid dragged off into the other room. She didn’t ask but she knew, and it was just as bad as if she had killed someone herself.
“I think we all need a drink if we want to get out of here, I don’t know about everyone else but I feel like I am on the edge just being here.” Picking up her shot that the bartender had left she held up as a small cheers before downing it. Slamming the glass back down she gave the newcomers all a welcoming smile.
“Yea, the jerseys were a great idea.” Not fashionable but great to know who was all who in the end.
“I think I am faring ok, like Corey said I’ve had better days, and yea…” Looking down at her pile of coin she felt the same as the older man, someone she could only guess was a professor at one point. “I am not any happier about the situation but I’ll do whatever I can to help.”
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Character's name: Harper Caine Character's faction: University - 1 Character's journal link:Here Character's survival stats: Harper Caine (View Jersey Numer: 07 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MY CHARACTER 5’4”, tanned with bright green eyes and blue to grey colored hair with an undershave and fluffy mohawk. Thin body frame with just enough curves that she can’t call herself flat as a board, light in muscles, and dressed in an old tank top, shorts, with a pair of sneakers and torn panty hose stockings. (Current Avi)
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 7:11 pm
Kelly watched as Corey took the drink, before eyeing the next university mate who had walked up. Justin was someone she recognized, and she sent him a smile as well as he took a drink. She was feeling left out, but Kelly really didn't want to add drunk to her list of things tonight.
"As well as I can, I guess." She mumbled out to his question. Then she sat back and listened as they began to discuss the situation, and tried to not get angry as well. It was hard, as her fear was causing her to push other emotions to the front. She couldn't cry, or hide, so she had anger.
"I have a feeling we wont all make it out tonight. I just hope those who do can stop anyone else from the same fate..."
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Character's name: Kelly Vanderbeck Character's faction: University Character's journal link:HERE Character's survival stats: HERE BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MY CHARACTER Kelly has dirty, dark blonde hair that is in long curls. She prefers leggings and sweaters, but has noticeable tears and dirt on her outfits.
"You know... If we actually manage to get out of this, I'd be tempted to actually get a drink to celebrate," Matilda gave a half-hearted chuckle. She wished she could really feel it. it felt like the casino had completely drained her motivation for anything other than depression.
"I wish I could say I'm faring better, but... I feel really stupid for brazenly thinking I could easily meet their price alongside the price of others," she commented to the man holding the whiskey. "Outside was a walk in the park compared to this."
Casino Coins: 76
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Character's name: Matilda Baer Character's faction: University Character's journal link:X Character's survival stats:View Jersey Number: 4 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MY CHARACTER 5"3', slim, short blonde curly hair, narrow green eyes, age 29, English Teacher. - Eloquent, hard-working, resourceful, and somewhat athletic. Also pessimistic, strict, emotional when stressed, and holds grudges.
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 7:39 pm
"You are not the only one, Matilda." Corey nodded grimly. "I'm livid…but losing our heads will make us lose a lot more. So. I drink." Another toast with her new drink, but this one only earned a sip. "Are you sure you don't want a little bit? Might take the edge off." She even offered her own drink.
"It's a shitty situation…but we've lived in a shitty situation for the last month. We've all banded together pretty well this last while, I imagine we can keep the trend up." She sincerely hoped, anyway. Justin's alarming words drew her attention quickly though, her gaze dropping to his price tag, proudly displayed on his collar. Kelly and Matilda seemed to parrot him, and that was rather disturbing.
"I've got five on you, Justin. I'm not giving up, and neither should you." She paused then, and looked between all of them. "-None of you should give up. Come on! We've survived a month without our comforts. We've been chased, bitten, sleepless, starving, thirsty, and we're still here. These are games. We can do this." She finished her drink, and downed the shot that Harper was kind enough to get for her, uttering a small thank you for the thoughtful shot.
"Promise me - everyone - Promise me, you're not going to give up. You're going to save yourselves, and then work to help others save themselves. Promise me."
Rubbing her fingers together as they sat on the counter, Kelly listened to the others. She felt the weight on her shoulders, the strain on her eyes, and the tightness in her chest. Anger, frustration, no anxiety. She could do this. There were others here with her, she had a team. The jerseys, as stupid as they once looked, did signify that they were all part of something larger. A family.
When Corey began to speak up, Kelly had the decency to make sure she held eye contact. She could feel the disappointment on their parroting, but she couldn't help but feel the way she was. There was a lot riding on this, a lot of luck and skill and fate.
"There is no way I would give up. Not after what I saw...not after finding out where we'd go."
She shuddered a moment, before suddenly flagging down the bar tender. She'd get that drink after all.
When the man arrived with the hard drink, she took a sip and grimaced, but continued to sip at it while looking blankly ahead. The liquid began to give her something, maybe not courage, but something began to increase her resolve. She would survive.
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Character's name: Kelly Vanderbeck Character's faction: University Character's journal link:HERE Character's survival stats: HERE BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MY CHARACTER Kelly has dirty, dark blonde hair that is in long curls. She prefers leggings and sweaters, but has noticeable tears and dirt on her outfits.
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 7:52 pm
It was both reliving and regretful that Kammy saw the bar, and the familiar blue of their jersey numbers. She didn't want them to be anywhere near this place, and she couldn't bear to think of any of them being bought by the casino. They were not meant to be burgers.
She strolled to the bar, waiting for the guy to serve her. "Lemon lime and bitters" She asked.
"Uhh...excuse me?"
A sigh. "Something alcoholic and sweet then." Screw keeping her wits, she needed something to keep her from going crazy. The bartender didn't look to happy at being given such a vague description, so she relented and pointed to one of the cocktail drinks on the board. Soon she had a glass in her hand, quietly listening to the group talk.
"I'm not giving up." She promised Corey when asked, even if she hadn't said anything yet. "I don't taste good at all. And neither do any of you you. So you shouldn't be food... Although Charlie might taste good cause he's a unicorn, BUT NO ONES ALLOWED TO EAT CHARLIE!"
"Or you either" She pointed to Justin. "You would taste sour anyway." She wanted to turn the dismal talk around. Kammy didn't want to hear anyone talk as if this was their last night. "We still have plenty of time. We just gotta grind a few games. Turn this into a LAN party and pool our winnings to keep everyone safe".
Casino Coins: 59
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Character's name: Jenna Kamryn Character's faction: University Character's journal link: Journal Character's survival stats: Stats BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MY CHARACTER Kammy has dark brown hair with blonde highlights, teal eyes, and is leaning on the side of short.
“Yes! There is no way in hell I am giving up now.” Harper slammed her hand down on the table as she turned to look at everyone else that had gathered around the bar. “Like Corey said we have all done pretty well haven’t we and we have made this far. Hell I didn’t think I would even make a whole month at first but I did.” Maybe she had too many shots at the bar at this point to be as excited as she was, but if they kept sitting there talking about how they weren’t going to make it then they probably wouldn’t. What Corey said was what they needed to hear, and under the breath she thanked her for being the one to say it.
As Kelly and a new woman appeared promising Corey that they wouldn’t give up either Harper grinned. “I don’t think I would want to eat any of you guys.” She paused for a moment thinking about the words she said. “I take that back I wouldn’t want to eat any of you guys as actual food. I think after this place I may decide to just go on a vegetarian diet all together.”
Coins: 111/130 (+10 for 450)
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Character's name: Harper Caine Character's faction: University - 1 Character's journal link:Here Character's survival stats: Harper Caine (View Jersey Numer: 07 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MY CHARACTER 5’4”, tanned with bright green eyes and blue to grey colored hair with an undershave and fluffy mohawk. Thin body frame with just enough curves that she can’t call herself flat as a board, light in muscles, and dressed in an old tank top, shorts, with a pair of sneakers and torn panty hose stockings. (Current Avi)
Character's name: Matilda Baer 
