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ARE YOU FEELIN LUCKY?

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The Silver Dagger is a large, highly-successful casino and entertainment venue located on the outskirts of Los Eurosia. It's the perfect place for a night out and a tourist trap to boost. Though not as widely-renown as some other "big name" casinos, you'll still find it on some online lists of "things to do in California". You can see advertisements for it on the sides of buses, on billboards, while scrolling Facebook, etc. It's clean, professional, and a great place to blow some cash! There's tons of dancefloors and other performances/events to wander into when you run out of gambling money. Book a room for your next rowdy party! [break][break]

- You must be 21+ to enter. [break]
- Bags are checked at the door. [break]
- Valet is offered in case you don't want to chance the crowded, sometimes risky, parking lots. Cars get broken into every now and again but the Silver Dagger has great security and there are cameras mounted everywhere. [break][break]

Specific things the Silver Dagger has to offer:[break][break]

• Gambing, obviously! Slots, blackjack, poker, roulette, craps, etc. It doesn't matter if you're a beginner hoping to blow a bit of money during a wild night out or an addicted regular who frequents the tables, everyone can find more than enough to suit them at the Silver Dagger. Flashing lights, tinkling coins, blaring machines, high-limit rooms, whatever you want — it's all here! Good luck!

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• Performances! The Silver Dagger boasts a number of stages and books all sorts of shows/events throughout the weeks. Magic shows, stand-up, boxing matches, sports events, etc — they even host performances from big-name, popular bands/musicians!

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• Alcohol! There are a lot of complimentary drinks offered on the floor, totted around by attractive women in skimpy outfits, but there's also a number of bars where a person can comfortably tuck themselves and start a tab.

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• Girls! The Silver Dagger has a very nice, atmospheric strip-club in case someone scores a wad and feels like asking for their winnings in one dollar bills! Though less prestigious, there are a number of other dance spaces where a person might get lucky with other casino-goers (without having to pay).

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• Food! The Silver Dagger boasts its own popular, high-end restaurant with great, mostly five-star reviews. In addition to this (offering a much cheaper alternative), there are a few chain/franchise establishments that lease out some space much like a mall food court.

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• Rooms! Like a lot of large, successful casinos, the Silver Dagger has a hotel! Book a night or two for whatever reason!

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• Employment! In certain, down-low circles, the Silver Dagger is known as a place that employs and offers protection to a number of Gifted individuals. The casino's owner, Saavik Areli, is a part of Blackstorm and has a great talent for scoping out a person's abilities and, if needed, how she can put them to work for both parties. Even characters who might not fit in elsewhere due to physical/obvious gits! The Silver Dagger has workarounds!

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PERSONNEL/STAFF

Some of them at least. These are a couple of notable people who could be considered "upper management" or a part of Vik's inner circle. Feel free to reference or use/play any of them as NPCs in threads that take place in the casino. You can also consider any of these peeps adoptable (even feel free to change things up like their names/details/FCs/whatever)! Or if you have an idea for an OC that might fit among this group, feel free to toss it at me!

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	VIK - Casino Owner (Influence/Persuasion) [break][break] [attr="class","tsdcrew"]At the head of this wealthy empire, Vik is a business-savvy girlboss used to getting her own way and similarly used to squashing anyone who attempts to prevent that. She's territorial and vengeful — try and encroach upon whatever she considers "hers" and she'll come after you with the intent to maim. She doesn't take insults lightly and can often escalate small, innocuous slights into full-blown wars of animosity. Prod her at your own risk, she's all bared teeth and claws when the gloves come off. Really though, she isn't entirely bad — manipulative, temperamental, and selfish tendencies aside, she can actually be a surprisingly compassionate and giving person to those who've earned it. Just earn it! [break][break] The Silver Dagger employs a great number of Gifted individuals and Vik has been known to offer her protection and home to those Gifted who need it. She's recently involved herself in Blackstorm and is Gifted herself with the power of persuasion/influence — the ability to plant concrete opinions in the minds of others through vocal command. Her influence isn't eternal and does eventually wear off, more quickly for some than others, but she isn't above using it to get what she wants from a person. Or just to have some harmless fun. Or less harmless fun if you piss her off.
	ADRIAN - Management (Tangibility Manipulation) [break][break] [attr="class","tsdcrew"]At one time, Adrian was a higher-up in the Sector. Now he's basically Vik's right-hand man (on the DL he is someone she trusts implicitly and who would "inherit" the Silver Dagger if she were to die or mysteriously disappear one day). He taught her most everything she knows when it comes to operating a business, especially one of the Silver Dagger's size. He's super perceptive and far more intelligent than her, his brother Vincent, or anyone else she knows. His job is to basically float around the casino, be affable to the guests, and watch for anything off or amiss. He's very charming, soft-spoken, and has a way with people that Vik could never imitate. A cool, collected calm that can put anyone at ease, no matter the situation. He knows the casino in and out and his Gift makes it very simple for him to walk through its walls and traverse the place at his leisure. It almost seems like he can be everywhere at once which is a very good thing, considering he always seems to be needed by someone and everyone. Could literally do anyone's job/stand in for anyone. Likes working behind the bar.
	VINCENT - Head of Finances (Human) [break][break] [attr="class","tsdcrew"]A smart, cunning man who loves nothing more than to be a kink in Vik's neck. Smug, arrogant, and narcissistic. He's an ordinary human who possesses an intelligence that makes it seem like he should be Gifted. Handles all the finances and does the books for the Silver Dagger under Vik's occasional supervision. She's fairly convinced that he does some shady shit but she's content to let him do what he wants until he's gone too far. She knows, he knows that she knows, she knows that he knows that she knows, yadda yadda — it's kinda an eternal game of her waiting for him to toe the line a little too hard. The truth is he's too valuable and good at his job for her to cut him loose and he's aware of it. There's a bit of malicious tension between them, undercut by the (once in a Blue Moon) hateful hook-up. He despises being called Vinnie so, of course, Vik uses the nickname every chance she gets.
	CELESTE - HR/Coordinator (Jewelry Enchantment)[break]Played by Rinse [break][break] [attr="class","tsdcrew"]Cece is basically the Silver Dagger's team mom. She's very friendly and warm. Does a lot of recruiting when it comes to finding Gifted individuals in-need. Makes sure they settle in alright and are happy. Has a way of making everyone feel part of the family. Basically serves as the initial bridge between a new hire and the rest of the team and doesn't hesitate to insert herself as a protective barrier between upper management and "the little guy" who might feel picked on or wronged. She also coordinates a lot of the talent/sponsored events, dealing with publicity agents and the like. She is gifted with the power of jewelry enchantment — crafting all sorts of trinkets that can help disguise those individuals who have more physical "out of the norm" gifts and help them blend in. Although Cece is somewhat of a klutz, she's so sweet and apologetic that no one could ever muster the energy to really be upset with her. And if someone did, they'd likely have a couple dozen people ready to smash them to bits in her defense.
	EVANDER - Croupier & Magician (Sleight of Hand/Illusionist) [break][break] [attr="class","tsdcrew"]Sort of a floor supervisor/game lead; runs blackjack tables and takes care of any issues that arise on the game floor. He even performs the occasional magic show (though he hates putting on an act). He considers his talents and his Gift to be much more serious and impressive than childish "card tricks" meant to woo. Grew up thieving and pickpocketing. Came into employment at the Silver Dagger after Vik caught him nicking things from her mansion. She was so impressed that he'd managed to get in at all that she offered him a job right there on the spot. He's hot-headed and prone to instigating fights. But Vik loves him to pieces and is hard-pressed to give him more than a slap on the wrist each time. Dropped out of school at an early age. Was almost illiterate before joining the Silver Dagger family.
	BANJO - Head of Security/Muscle (Animal Physiology) [break][break] [attr="class","tsdcrew"]Banjo's true form is a massive, monstrous beast that resembles a bear; fur, teeth, claws, and all. However, thanks to Cece's enchantments (a pair of large diamond-stud earrings), he appears as a normal — though still quite bearish — man. He's been with Vik since the very beginning; a personal friend of her aunt Katia's long before Vik even came to the States. Vik's pretty sure they were lovers but is content to let that sleeping bear go unprodded. Although he appears human, Banjo still possesses the strength of his natural form. He's definitely brawn over brains. Highly devoted and loyal. Not intelligent in a book-sense but very intuitive and good at reading people and their intentions. Lives in Vik's estate. Would crush someone like a toothpick if she asked (or he thought it deserved).
	GIDEON - IT/Surveillance (Technology Manipulation) [break][break] [attr="class","tsdcrew"]Gideon's place is behind the scenes but her eyes are all over the Silver Dagger and her voice is always in everyone's ear (most especially Vik's). She can watch dozens of monitors at once, control much of the technology in the casino from her chair, and doesn't miss a single thing. She's as sharp as a whip with an even sharper tongue and communicates to the team through buds in their ears. Loves to play pranks and can be silly in a way that often gets her in trouble with Cece/HR.
	DANIELLA - Head Pit Boss (Telekinesis/Telepathy) [break][break] [attr="class","tsdcrew"]If Cece is the Silver Dagger's mom, Dani is its "evil stepmother". She's not afraid to be disliked or discipline/reprimand wrongdoings. Will often be the one who fires and terminates employees while Cece gets teary-eyed in the corner. She's the kind of person who, upon entering a room, is greeted by a panicked hush while everyone tries to hurriedly appear busy and hardworking. She's strict and stern to those under her, but among upper management and friends, she turns off a little bit. They all know her well enough to know she removes the stick from her ass sometimes.
	TAM - Bartender (Gift Negation/Force Field) [break][break] [attr="class","tsdcrew"]Tam's a sensitive young man, most often seeming a cute, wide-eyed puppy dog that needs coddling. Officially, he works as a bartender, but his true responsibilities extend a bit beyond cocktails and refills. His ability of gift negation comes in tremendous handy in a casino full of employees (and patrons) who possess powers of varying control and strength. When things get out of hand, or someone loses control, Tam can come running to smooth things back in order. May have a thing for Miri (who doesn't?) but she's like water in anyone's hands, too wild and untamable for him to be brave enough to make a move. But he's always got his eye on her, making sure her "charmed" suitors don't get too assuming or handsy.
	MIRI - "Professional Dancer" (Attraction/Magnetism) [break][break] [attr="class","tsdcrew"]An irresistible seductress who knows how to move and captivate. A wild child who is a huge handful on and off the stage. Makes tons of bad decisions that Vik fully endorses and supports no matter what because they're absolute besties. She could literally do no wrong in Vik's eyes. They're the worst influences on one another; completely horrendous and unstoppable when grouped together. Miri lives with Vik at her estate (though she only comes home on nights when she isn't planning to pass out somewhere random after a long night of drugs and partying). If anything bad happened to Miri, Vik would absolutely lose her shit.

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FAMILY PICS

From staff functions, parties, get-togethers, etc. These are some pictures you might find adorning the walls in backrooms/employee hallways, lockers, etc. Most of them are gathered and put up by Cece. She even has the audacity to pull a couple from social media or Snapchat; employees know to share or send pics to her at their own risk. c;

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