open Nothing personal, it's just business...

[Yoshi89 5,293]

@@Gloomfury,

 

"Ah, whiskey," Refund said as he raised his glass. "I'm a martini stallion myself but you sure can't go wrong with the straight liquor." He sipped his whiskey, the buzz already drowned out from the martini he had before. "So, you're a partner. What kind of ownership ratio are we talking?"

 

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"Too bad," Ruby told Anala, noticing her cutie mark. "I would have loved to see you use him as an archery target. Sometimes I wish my talent would help me save my life. Manedressing isn't really that useful if a mugger's after you. I do keep a bottle of mane spray for emergencies, though."

[Rainbow Eclipse 3,927]

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Anala's eyes widened in shock. "What the... I would never shoot him!" she said, horrified. "I mean, yeah, I was pretty pissed off with the guy, but I wouldn't stick an arrow into him!"

 

She got up turned to Sakuya. "If you wanna hear about it, come over to that table with me. I wanna get away from Miss Bloodthirsty over here."

[Gloomfury 243]

@@Yoshi89,@@nx9100,

 

"It's about fifty fifty. But Ennex well be getting more of the pot. Me and my family well be getting a smaller half, but with a few benefits. You see, my family aren't like all the others. My old man always says  greed is a good thing, but only in a good amount of moderation. If you're too greedy, you'll wend up dead. Or worse. We may not be the biggest or richest family in the city. But we're most certainly the strongest." He said and then drank his whiskey in one gulp.

[Yoshi89 5,293]

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Refund savored his whiskey, letting the booze slowly take control of his vocal chords. "Yeah, well, here's the thing. If it's 50-50 as you say, then the benefits should even everything out. I've been in accounting for fifteen years, I know how owner's stakes should work. Of course for clearing the building, Ennex has a few benefits lined up for me, too, but I don't ask for much in return."

 

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Ruby cleared her throat. "That's Mrs. Bloodthirsty. I happen to be married, you know. It's just your ability to fight back has impressed me so. I also do happen get caught up in quite a few moments."

 

She paused and turned her head at her husband who had just finished his whiskey and was laughing it up with Malachi. "Like some ponies I know."

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Taking a long, slow drink, Ennex savored the taste of the whisky.  "Excellent," he muttered.  "Besides," he replied to the two stallions, "fair is fair.  Malachi will be providing much assistance in this project.  But since I'm fronting the cash for the property, not to mention the warehouse of gaming machines I've got in storage, I'd expect the slightly larger share in return.  Not to mention operating expenses, which I'll be handling.  Besides, once the new place gets hopping, we'll have enough profits to share that it won't make a difference anyway."

 

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"Girls, please," Sakuya, waving for a waitress, "lets get some drinks, and Anala can tell us what happened..."

[Rainbow Eclipse 3,927]

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"It was quite an interesting roster of ponies I met that day," said Anala. "Most of the things I'm gonna say probably sound like bull, but I swear on my parents' life that what I am about to tell you is 100% fact."

 

"One of the ponies, who happened to be a traveling minstrel playing songs, was a Crystal Pony. And not just that; she was a unicorn. A crystal unicorn! How often do you come across one of those?"

 

"Not long after we got shrunk, a snake appeared. I ran up and punched it right in the face, but that just angered it further. Good thing we were able to blind it with a leaf and lull it to sleep with magic from the two unicorns."

[Gloomfury 243]

@@nx9100, @@Yoshi89,

 

 

"Pretty much." Malachi said, ordering another drink. He took the glass and drank this one slowly this time. "Like I said, we wont be getting the largest half of the pot but it's still more then enough. I think my old man would be more then happy with it." He drank a little more of his glass and set it down.

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"Punched it in the face..." Sakuya repeated with a laugh, "why can I totally see you doing that!  Too bad you didn't have some of those trick arrows that have lines in them.  You could have fired one and wrapped that snake up in no time!"

 

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"Yes, I hope that he is," replied Ennex, glancing at the stage as the music changed.  "Profits should be high enough to provide for all of us, and cover and additional....expenses."  He waved over at the bartender, who nodded, knowing what the blue stallion would want.  "And once we get going, perhaps we can attract some high-society clients.  Rumor has it that after her first Nightmare Night, Princess Luna is fond of games.  A client like that would really bring in business!"

[Rainbow Eclipse 3,927]

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Anala tilted her head. "Trick arrows?" she restated. "Nah, don't have 'em. I only shoot at a straight target, so I doubt lined trick arrows would be suited for that."

 

"Why do you bring it up? Do you and Ennex happen to have any?" she asked. "I wouldn't mind buying some from you."

 

Riley, meanwhile, had gotten up on the dance floor. "Shake what yo mommas gave ya!" he called to everypony present, poising his rump in the air.

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"No, we don't have any, but I bet I could get some," Sakuya replied.  "Just let me know what you'd like, or rather, what you'd like them to be able to do.  I'm sure we have somepony on payroll who could make arrows like that.  Ennex seems to have a go-to-pony for just about everything."  She paused, took a drink, then continued.  "I've been with him for a long time, but still don't know everything about the Organization.  He just decided a few weeks ago to start training me for a second-in-command position, so I'm leaning about resources we have that he kept secret from me before."  Hearing Riley's shout, she quickly turned to see the commotion, and laughed.  "Nice catch you have there," she smiled back at Anala...

[Rainbow Eclipse 3,927]

@@nx9100,

 

Eager to test out some special arrows, Anala planned to ask Sakuya to get some arrows for her and negotiate a price, but wondered what the hornless unicorn mare had meant by "nice catch you have there".

 

"What do you mean by that?" she asked, tilting her head.

[nx9100 1,013]

Sakuya nodded at Riley, still dancing away in the center of the room.  "Him," she replied, with a crooked smile, "He's pretty entertaining, not to mention a spirited dancer!"  Suddenly, she had an idea.  "Hey, wanna join him?  I haven't goofed-off like that in a while, and could use some unwinding, haha!"

[Rainbow Eclipse 3,927]

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Agreeing with Sakuya's opinion about Riley, Anala looked at her Pegasus friend. "Sure, why not?" she said. She had wiped the blood off herself, and aside from some bruises and cuts, she seemed fine. Perhaps she'd tell Riley that she fell. Wouldn't want him to go psycho on Malachi. Anala wanted to save that for herself.

 

She got up and headed to the dance floor.

[Gloomfury 243]

@@nx9100,

 

"I'll say. And if she dose come we could get a little bit of publicity saying that even a princess likes our place. Then we'll really have a high class place. I can't wait." Malachi said as he took another drink of his whiskey. He then started listening to the music. He made a slight face."Eh. Hey, Ennex.  Not to rag on your taste of music, but do you think we can take this party to one of my joints? Don't get me wrong I like a little bit of dubstep once in a while. But I'm in mood for something with instruments."

[Yoshi89 5,293]

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Refund meanwhile picked up his whiskey glass and approached Ennex. "I don't know," he said. "This music's kinda fast but I'll get used to it. I let my wife lead on account of this gimpy leg." He looked at his right hind leg as he tapped it against the floor.

 

Ruby approached Refund's other side at the mention of Princess Luna. She had not heard much about the casino her husband helped put into action but the mention of the night princess perhaps coming there drew her in. "Suuuuure," she chimed. "After all, somepony who's been on the moon for a thousand years needs a little fun once in a while, am I right?"

 

"Ruby?" Refund stared into her bloodshot eyes. "How much have you had to drink?"

 

"Half a dozen roses," she beamed at her husband.

 

"Rosés," Refund corrected her.

 

"Whatever," she shrugged. "C'mon, let's dance!"

 

"If you insist, dear."

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Ennex shrugged.  "Sure, we can change the the entertainment, if you'd prefer."  He waved a hoof around the room.  "I come here practically every night, so a single change of pace is acceptable."  With a single gulp, he finished his drink, and dropped the glass on the table.  "Refund, why don't you and Ruby Join us?  Sakuya can hang out here with her new friends."  He moved away from the table.  "What place did you have in mind, Malachi?"

[Yoshi89 5,293]

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"I'll come," Ruby answered with a goofy smile and bloodshot eyes before grabbing Refund around his neck. "As long as he comes, too."

 

"Ruby," Refund whispered. "Are you sure with the state you're in."

 

"Ha!" the tipsy mare scoffed. "These are your kinda ponies. After all, I got *hic* gotta know about their business."

 

If she remembers anything tomorrow, it will be a miracle, Refund thought.

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"Excellent," Ennex replied.  "I;m sure Ruby will enjoy herself.  Speaking of which," he waved over another drink from the bartender, and chugged it down upon arrival.  "Now," he stammered, "Malachi, you mentioned another place with actual instruments?  Shall we?"

[Gloomfury 243]

@@nx9100, 

 

"Sure. It one of the classiest places I run." He then grabbed his bags and bat and led everyone out of the club. "I bought the land about year ago. One of my crew wanted to settle down with his sweet heart and offered to keep the place running so he wont have to get into anything really hairy. So I said sure, now he takes care of the place in my stead. And since its a high class joint we get a good bit of high class customers. So we get some well known entertainment along with some unknown entertainment. To keep things fresh."

[Yoshi89 5,293]

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Refund looked uncertainly at the barely-able-to-stand Ruby as Ennex told him how much she'd enjoy the place. Hoping not to cause a scene, he brushed it off. "Yeah," he said. "I'd like some music that's easier on my hooves if catch my drift."

 

"Have ya seen him dance?" Ruby interjected. "It's like he's got six left hooves! All because that linebacker had to twist him outta shape. My poor hubsy!" She started to cry, forcing Refund to pull her close and look around to see if any other ponies were staring at them.

[nx9100 1,013]

Ennex laughed, watching Ruby and Refund.  "You two are definitely a perfect match for each other," he said, while following Malachi.  "I know you'll enjoy spending time at our new establishment, once it gets up and running.  But in the meantime," he turned to Malachi, "let us enjoy some more traditional music."  While they walked, he started leaning to one side, before catching himself.  "Whoops, sorry about that..."

[Gloomfury 243]

@@nx9100, @@Yoshi89,

 

 

After a bit, the group started to approach a nice looking building that had a large sign on the front that says 'The Gomorrah lounge'. " Well hear it is, my pride and joy. I put more work into this place then all my other businesses. It has great food, great drink, great entertainment and a large high class gambling din underneath it." 

 

Malachi turned around to face the group and did a bow while holding out a hoof showing the door. "Welcome, ladies and gents to The Gomorrah lounge." He straighten up, turned around and opened the large doors. 

 

 

 

 

When he did the sounds of some oldies swing could be heard. Inside they could see a stage with a band and a singer up front. There was also a dance floor were a group of ponies were dancing. Around the dance floor was a few dozen tables and chairs were everyone was enjoying their  meals. At the far corner a bar could be seen with shelves filled with high class liquor. The colors of the Semi family could be seen every as well. On the ground was a large red carped that had the Semi family's crest of a demon eye on it. 

Edited December 21, 2014 by Gloomfury

[nx9100 1,013]

Ennex took a look around, a smile of approval on his face.  "Nice place," he said to Malachi, "and I admit, I do appreciate the more, upscale appearance and music.  Perhaps we should add a special club like this to our new facility."  He waved a hoof around the room.  "We could change the previous electronic music to later in the evening, and keep an atmosphere like this the rest of the time.  Mire ritzy that way."  He turned to Refund and Ruby.  "How about you?  What do you think?"

[Yoshi89 5,293]

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"I could see a schedule like that at the casino," Refund told him. "When Ruby and I are worn out from dancing, we'll do other things like gamble. Everything works out for the two of us."

 

"Speaking of which," Ruby half-closed her eyes. "Do you think you can get the DJ to play our song? Oh, and tell the bartender I'd like a glass of Merlot."

 

"Skip the bottle," Refund whispered to Ennex.

[Gloomfury 243]

@@nx9100,@@Yoshi89,

 

"Glad ya like it. And it's always good to have variety. Like this place doesn't always play swing and big band. It plays, jazz, blues, rock, metal, rap and hip hop DJs. Hell, we even have bluegrass, folk, Celtic and opera  performance. But this place will never play pop, county or easy listening." His eye twitched. "I detest the clarinet."