voice testing.

[byanyname]

I'd say this is pretty unusual. One minute I'm kicking around the old distillery, the next I'm... wherever you said this place is. Where'd you say, again?

None of my business. Right.

Don't get me wrong, I'm flattered by all of this attention, but don't you got other things you should be doing? If you're as busy as you say you are, you oughtta get to work. Time waits for no man. Or woman. Whatever it is they say.

Besides, you don't need to worry about me; I ain't a difficult customer. I can keep myself plenty entertained. Might even turn a quick profit, I find the way in. And don't I always?

I've got a knack for survival, after all.

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[remained]

Knack for survival, [ Richard repeats, clearing his throat. ]

Find it— hard to argue.

[byanyname]

[Aw, Christ, this guy.

Mickey just smiles.] What can I say? I'm very persuasive, ehhheh.

You don't do so bad, yourself.


((ooc: sorry for the multi-edits, erk.))

[dowhatisays]

[Oh jesus fucking... of all the people.]

Who the fuck let yous in here?

[byanyname]

Door was open, I let myself in.

I thought this was a free country. Or, ahh, whatever you wanna call this place.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Generally, I've found that this is one of those situations where you shouldn't be flattered by the attention.

[dowhatisays]

Yeah and you're a real fucking follower of the US constitution, right?

Ain't seen yous round here before. Nucky let yous outta that fucking warehouse for once?

[byanyname]

Sure, I'm Mr. By-the-Book. Life, liberty, and domestic tranquility for all, ehheh.

Nucky ain't got nothin' to do with it. I'm just looking around. You want to run an operation, you gotta keep your ears open. You know what I mean. [A smile, playing nice because that's what you do - or it's what Mickey does. Or usually tries to do.]

Thought I'd explore some new territory.

[byanyname]

Me, I'll take what I can get.

Don't tell me you've had a bad experience. With a face like yours?

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Depends of your definition of trouble; but the way I see it, I've had plenty, and you'll probably have some, too.

oh my gatos, yes.

[makingastatement]

Sure you do. And so do rats.

[byanyname]

Where trouble goes, fortune follows. Besides, what's life without a little excitement, am I right? [Mickey shifts from one foot to the other, giving an unsteady laugh. He'd rather not have trouble, but if it comes, he'll make it through.]

allllllllllllllllllllllll. :D

[byanyname]

Looks like the whole gang's here, ehheh. [It isn't the worst thing in the world. Better the devil you know, right?] I've been missing out.

[He doesn't mention the rat business. It's just the kid having fun, or whatever passes for fun in Chicago. Fuckin' loon.]

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Sometimes that's true. Other times you get stuck in a place with no money. That puts a damper on the fortune-seeking.

[Three guesses as to whether that applies to this guy.]

[byanyname]

That's a real sad case. Guess it gives plenty of time to smell the flowers.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Last I checked, people didn't get to do much of that, either.

[byanyname]

So what the fuck d'you do all day? [Mickey can't believe there's any place without some sort of possibility. The kid's just being gloomy, is all.]

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Attempt to escape from the place we're currently trapped. Occasionally get attacked by the local wildlife. Admittedly, you seem to have a certain kind of luck which might preclude you from those... Unpleasantries.

[byanyname]

Sure. I'm lucky as they come. Maybe even luckier than that friend of yours, but I guess luck's harder to come by in New York.

You got problems with bears, or what?

[makingastatement]

Yeah, it's a real tragedy.

This place will keep you on your toes provided you don't get written off or nothin'.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Sabertooth tigers, actually.

[Don't. Ask.]

[byanyname]

What can I say? I'm the life of the party.

There anything particular I should look out for?

[byanyname]

[Ehhh...

He laughs. What the fuck else is he supposed to do?] Okay, sabertooth tigers. If you say so.

You ever try giving 'em a good floss? Could be bad dental hygiene makes 'em cranky.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

You're certainly welcome to give it a try, but I'd advise against it.

[makingastatement]

I could tell you, but that'd be robbing you of some excellent survival experience.

[byanyname]

You're no fun, Meyer. [Mickey's still smiling, no hint of malice in his speech.]

Seems to me you all should get some sort of medal, or something. Making it through that kind of trauma.