|| the JACKPOT ||

Setzer Gabbiani, the wandering gambler. A man who finds excitement in risk and daring to do what few others will. Sit down and try your luck. Fold or look the Devil in the eye and go all in, but be prepared to lose everything.

[omnislashing-deactivated2015070]

  With folded arms, he peered right at the other. Opulent in appearance, he couldn’t help but find himself quite intrigued at the air about him.

              ❝ —I’ll help. ❞

[triple-7s]

That is where that piece goes, isn't it? Setzer scratched his head thinking it was time to go grab those blueprints he'd drawn up. Normally this wouldn't be a problem but since he'd gotten his hands on that tech that'd helped him develop engines that allowed him to travel between dimensions the need to explore had taken him over. The proper time hadn't been spent learning the proper way to make sure the engines would stay running properly.

In all his muttering to himself and being lost in thought he'd almost missed the spiky haired man that offered him assistance.

"Will y'now? Y'know somethin' about fixin' airships? Or perhaps interdimensional engines? That'd be extremely convenient!"

[triple-7s]

".. I probably should've done repairs to these engines when I first heard that strange whirring sound. Looks like I'll be stuck here for a bit."

[triple-7s]

naivequeen submitted.

“Is there an airship port nearby or is that just my heart taking off?”

"You've come t'the right place m'dear! Care to go for a ride?"

[triple-7s]

naivequeen submitted:

"Because of you, I laugh a little harder, cry a little less, and smile a lot more."

"Of course! Glad t'know I'm still able to bring a little sunshine t'someone's life!"

[triple-7s]

"Have you been to the doctor lately? Cause I think you're lacking some Vitamin Me."

"My my! Sounds like I'll need to fill my prescription right away!" 

[thisisnotmyfairytaleendingg-dea]

If I was dating you.. (FINISH IT IN MY ASK)

[naivequeen]

          “Though your words hold true, I can’t help but feel as though I would be better without the ones that have brought forth these tears tonight. I do beg your pardon, however, sir. I apologize for shedding such emotion before a stranger.” Her tear-filled gaze looked up at the man who stood before her. His face was etched with scars, but they seemed to suit him in a charming manner. In truth, it was as though they were meant to be a part of his allure. 

[triple-7s]

    How overly formal! There was no need for that and Setzer was never one for such formalities. To him it was just a mask people wore. It wasn't honest. He stepped toward her, leaning forward some more with that finger stilled raised. "Formalities are so impersonal, don't y'think? Your tears though.. those are honest. That memory means somethin' to you even if it's a sad one. Our pain an' sadness make us who we are just as our happy memories do. It may feel like you'd be better off not thinkin' about those painful memories.. but really think about what y'learned from them." 

    A bit of a downer. Hopefully his words of inspiration helped pick her up a bit. Setzer lowered his hand, holding it out to her. "Setzer Gabbiani, by the bye."

[fatamoirai-blog]

            “Nothing that concerns you… or will concern you.”

[triple-7s]

"Now, now.. I didn't mean t'pry or offend. And even if it won't make a bit of difference, y'have my sincerest apologies."

[fatamoirai-blog]

           ”Grumpy? No. What do I look like, a child? I’m annoyed.”

[triple-7s]

"Apparently so! What's got y'so annoyed?"

[naivequeen]

          “Some days I wonder, if some memories really are best forgotten.”

[triple-7s]

"A-hah! But if they were forgotten they wouldn't be memories, now would they?" With hands gesturing his stance was almost a pose. A playful smile followed by a wink and he stepped forward, his index finger held up as he spoke. "Memories are most certainly worth hangin' onto! The more painful ones are a bit of a gamble, but those are also the ones y'learn your lessons from."

[fatamoirai-blog]

           ”Nmm….”

[triple-7s]

"Hn? Someone sounds a bit grumpy.."

[triple-7s]

"All sorts of interesting characters turnin' up today, hn?"

[hinoarashix-archive-deactivated]

"…Honestly? I could say the same about you." Mitsu sighed, hands becoming placed upon her hips. 

[triple-7s]

Fair enough. Guess she wasn't too comfortable with just telling a stranger her name. Understandable. Setzer nodded, making the first gesture. "I s'pose you've got me there. In that case I'll go first." he said, offering his hand. "Setzer Gabbiani."

[triple-7s]

fieryxtempest started following you

"O~ho? And who might you be?"

[triple-7s]

"Is it normally this quiet?"

[marionnette-noir]

  She dizzily held the glass up to her nose to take in the aroma. And then she took a drink of the deep maroon liquid. As she allowed it to coat her taste buds, she listened to his query. Lulu thought about her answer as she took another sip to really get the taste of the wine in order to properly appreciate it. After setting the glass down and sliding it back over to him, her violet lips curved into an indulgent smile. “It’s safe. You’re right to assume that I’m not.”

Taking a swig of her own drink, she glanced back over at the scarred man. Her expression was curious, and a query of her own was brought forth. “Why do you ask? Do I threaten you?”

[triple-7s]

    That was a bold assumption to make. Setzer could only assume she'd ask that out of playful ego. His head fell to the side lazily and rested on his hand, painted lips curling up at the sides when he attempted to stifle a chuck. "Threaten me? What gave y'that impression?" 

    The bottle of wine was scooped up by the neck and tipped over her glass to refill it. With a brow arched he watched the red liquid swirl and bubble, continuing. "Are you implying that you are, in fact, quite dangerous? My.. Someone certainly thinks highly of themselves." The bottle thumped when he set it back down, the same hand sliding the glass back to her.

[triple-7s]

"Is it normally this quiet?"

[triple-7s]

    Was that so? Another wine connoisseur? The look on her face boasted that she might know a thing or two about wine. But.. "A good drink, of course!" A playful answer, right hand picking his glass up a bit higher while his wrist began to rotate, swirling the mixture.     “Wine of th’Gestahlian Empire. Rare where I come from! Let’s go over some qualities.” Then a sip, taking a brief moment to let it sit in his mouth, be swirled around and then swallowed. "Sweet, an’ also a bit on the acidic side. Some Tannin which allows it t’last longer, but there isn’t too much in here because it’s also not that bitter either, though it still makes your mouth feel a bit dry." The same hand with the glass came forward, his index finger extending to point at her. "Which, by th’way, doesn’t make it a dry wine. Tannin is often the part people confuse for dryness. And then.." Another sip and then a gulp to finish the glass. "Fruity and also on the full bodied side. The taste lingers for a bit, but not too long."

[marionnette-noir]

She listened with genuine fascination as she sipped her drink. “Your knowledge of wine is very impressive. I appreciate that in a drinking companion.” Leaning closer, she ran a finger along the stem of his wine glass. “Do you mind if I have a taste? You made it sound so delicious. I can’t help my curiosity.”

The heat rose in her body as the room seemed to slow down with her movements. I think I might’ve had too much to drink. 

[triple-7s]

    Just a bit of a showoff. He wasn't subtle about it either. It as all about the show and a flair for the dramatic, isn't it? Placing the glass down on the table a single finger from the opposite hand found itself pushing the glass toward her. "Be my guest!"     Curiosity had gotten the best of him. It was time to pry a bit. It was probably her incredibly unique outfit but it was clear she wasn't your every day woman. "Now.. excuse me for assuming based on your appearance but is it safe to say you aren't the run-of-the-mill lady?"

[triple-7s]

"Is it normally this quiet?"

[triple-7s]

"Most of the time, yes but.." Setzer turned toward the source of a voice to see a very unexpected but totally welcome face. “    C-Celes!” he exclaimed, jumping up from his seat to approach the Magitek Knight with an eager hug. "Incredible! Wonderful! Someone who isn’t terribly boring!"

[pariahshield]

Rigidly does her body react, movements methodical in comparison to those offered, eager versus wary though the shock of a smile shines through just lightly, a blur of emotion against features carved from ice. “I’m not terribly boring? I’m not sure if I’m offended or amused.”

[triple-7s]

A bit of an overanalyzation on her part, but his wording wasn't exactly the clearest. Setzer didn't really expect all that much in terms of excitement from Celes. He knew her better than that. Somewhere inside that frigid exterior though she was happy to see him. Right? "Ah.. Sorry." Stepping back, he rested his right hand on her shoulder. "Life hasn't exactly been a party since I last saw you."