Vacationing

[sentryslinger]

[Continuing this thread, in which Spy has convinced Engineer to spend a vacation with him. Fishing, fine dining, and some enemy bonding ensue.


Engineer steps into the elevator, hitting the button for their floor, pulling at his collar to loosen that next button.]

Hey, thanks again for the dinner and the suit. I'll have to put it to use some other time to justify your spendin' money on all this.

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[sentryslinger]

[Engineer watches out the window while Spy deals with the porter, wondering if the storm is going to last the night. The clouds are certainly thick- that'll ruin any walking down the boulevard they had in mind.

At least they'll get a good evening inside. The company is nice.]

We'll have to find some way to entertain ourselves in here tonight. I don't think this rain is gonna pass anytime soon.

[not_onyourside]

I did not pack any board games. Perhaps I should have checked zhe weazzer before bringing you on holiday.

[He wraps one of the blankets around his shoulders like a cape and goes to sit in the armchair by the window.]

Are any of your many degrees een reading zhe clouds?

[sentryslinger]

They aren't, but I know what a storm front looks like.

[He goes back to his suitcase, digging through the pockets.]

All I've got is a deck of cards.

[not_onyourside]

You do not strike me as a gambling man.

[ But he smiles at the cards. Perhaps today will go even better. ]

[sentryslinger]

I play when I get the chance. Not that money is an object, these days- met a Soldier once who played for hats, though.

[not_onyourside]

And what shall we play for?

Zhe only zhing we seem to have een abundance are tiny shampoo bottles.

[sentryslinger]

I'd suggest a game of Strip Poker, but I think I'd be at a serious disadvantage. That, and you seem like the shy type.

[not_onyourside]

[he arches an eyebrow.]

Risqué.

I would not have expected zhat eizzer.

Zhough I would say we are bozh starting at a disadvantage.

[sentryslinger]

I guess that's true. Somehow, I figured you'd be fully dressed under there.

[not_onyourside]

Wearing a suit under my clozzes at all times? Non, even I must be comfortable sometimes.

I accept your challenge.

[Enjoy that grin.]

[sentryslinger]

[The surprise on his face is immediate; he hadn't expected Spy would actually take him up on that game, given how hesitant he's been to undress in other situations. After all, this is the guy who clearly stepped into the dark to strip for a shower, and he was not happy about taking off his shirt or mask for a medical examination.

Still, Engie isn't one to back down now that a challenge has been accepted. He just hopes Spy isn't the cheating type because he's already at a disadvantage: he's not that good at poker.]

Alrighty, then. Guess we oughtta put on a few more things so we actually have somethin' to take off.

[not_onyourside]

And look presentable when our food arrives. I would hate for you to have to gazzer our food while een zhe nude.

[He can see that look of shock, but he's not going to back out of this. An opportunity to see more of Engie and it was even his idea? This is a great night.

He goes to his luggage to pull out his jacket and gloves and Hashshashin.]

[sentryslinger]

Awfully confident, aren't you?

[Assessing how many pieces Spy has on and how many he's getting, Engineer goes to match, grabbing the jacket from last night, his hat, and goggles. This is certainly going to be different from playing cards with Pyro- for one, they're not playing Go Fish with several toys, and two, the game probably won't end in lighting the deck on fire.

Donning is extra clothes, he takes a seat at the table and starts shuffling, pausing to grab a beer. It's a little warm by now, but he's going to need it.]

[not_onyourside]

Well zhere ees no way for me to lose honestly. And zhere will be food.

[He's giving Engie an advantage by not wearing a vest and tie, but he's fairly confident in his poker playing ability. Tugging his hat on he goes to sit across from him, watching the cards as he shuffles them. ]

Zhis storm ees not so bad when zhere ees no lightning.

[sentryslinger]

Just a lot of rain and wind. Maybe it'll clear up by tomorrow, leavin' us with some nice weather for tomorrow.

[not_onyourside]

I hope so. I wanted to walk around and enjoy zhe sights.

[ Hopefully he'll be getting some sights to see right from the comfort of his own hotel room. ]

[sentryslinger]

[Engineer deals the cards, looking at his hand. Things are already off to a bad start, if the way his brow creases has anything to say about it.]

What else is there to see around here, anyway?

[not_onyourside]

[ Spy's hand isn't that great either, but he grins as he casually picks one card and moves it three to the left, maneuvering them around to his liking. ]

I have no idea. I have only been een zhis town once before and I was occupied wez ozzer activities. I picked eet because I knew zhere was a tub and I promised you a tub.

[sentryslinger]

[Engie swaps out three cards, starting to wish they'd played Texas Hold'em.]

Kind of you to consider me in your decision. I'll be sure to return the favor if I ever pick where we go, assumin' we do this again.

[not_onyourside]

I enjoy food and comfortable beds.

[ He should have suggested that as Spy doesn't know the rules to that. ]

[sentryslinger]

[Too late now. Those three cards helped very little. At least his goggles are hiding his eyes a little.]

I'll keep that in mind.

[not_onyourside]

How are you doing over there?

[My my, doesn't he look smug about his paltry three of a kind.]

[sentryslinger]

Fine. You?

[Let's be honest: he's lucky to have a single pair. This hand wasn't any good, okay.]

[not_onyourside]

Quite well, zhank you.

Shall we?

[Someone is losing a hat here very soon.]

[sentryslinger]

[He puts his cards down.]

A pair of queens.