[center][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5495822][img]https://i.imgur.com/JJ7x3ns.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][h3]--Golden Platter Casino - Parking Lot--[/h3][/center] Whether Ellie recognized Ashley's disapproval or not, it wasn't clear, but the bespectacled agent was right on the money that the blonde's current attitude was a subconscious attempt at maintaining control of the situation. Nevertheless, the gunner esper put her money where her mouth is by actually listening to what Ashley had to say, being all ears from start to finish. [color=ff3838][b]"I see, roger that."[/b][/color] Though the confidence exuding from her voice never relented, it was now clear that Ellie had no intention of underestimating the assignment, after all, they had a veteran agent to rescue and mobsters to cull, regardless if they were weretigers or not. [color=ff3838][b]"You got it, boss,"[/b][/color] Ellie nodded as she snatched the forged ID offered by Ashley, [color=ff3838][b]"In the past, I used to... err... indulge in these kind of vices, not anymore though, don't worry, but I shouldn't be [i]too[/i] rusty at this, just let me do the talkin', k~?"[/b][/color] She finished off with a quick wink, already getting into character, or more like, who she used to be. [color=ff3838][i]...oh God, now's [b]not[/b] the time for nostalgia cringing, El![/i][/color] Keeping her turmoil purely internal, she flashed a thumbs up at the second-youngest operative in the squad, [color=ff3838][b]"Orion, Witch Hunter, Nails, and last but not least, yours truly, Angel."[/b][/color] The blonde enunciated her impromptu roll call, turning her amber gaze at each associated agent before finishing off with a small bow the moment she mentioned herself. [color=ff3838][b]"And no more questions, ma'am."[/b][/color] With that, Ellie took the initiative by opening the van's passenger door before disembarking. Soon, they would pass the point of no return, but she was confident that no one here would chicken out at the last moment. Approaching the thug-faced bouncer stationed at the main entrance, she flashed him a knowing grin, a natural (former) party girl at work, [color=ff3838][b]"'Sup, big man, now, I know you're closing in, buuuut... can't you at least let us play a few? You see..."[/b][/color] She leaned in ever so slightly, eyeing her "nerdy friend" for a moment, [color=ff3838][b]"You won't believe how [i]hard[/i] it was to slip her out, religious parents, you see? This may be her only chance to know what living for real feels like, so... please~?"[/b][/color] The older - and taller - of the pair begged, while slipping a few green notes into the bouncer's chest pocket... Then, after a quick (fake) ID check, they were in, just like clockwork. [center][h3]--Golden Platter Casino - Main Floor--[/h3][/center] [color=ff3838][i]Ahaha... I swear I'm not falling into my old ways, dad.[/i][/color] Ellie couldn't help but mentally cringe at all the sinful debauchery on full display before her; the blings and dings of slot machines, the cigarette smoke, and the alcohol. To think she used to find this kind of life... desirable. Work hard, play hard, that's what she used to say, oh how utterly wrong she was. From the outside, however, the blonde sauntered through the main floor with all the swagger of a social butterfly, even giving the sharply dressed man a quick smirk after she noticed him looking at her and her ”'friend”. [color=ff3838][b]"So, how do you like it, girl? Waaaay better than a boring ol' mass, am I right or am I right?"[/b][/color] Eventually, the two passed under the grand chandelier then reached the booth at the other end of the floor, [color=ff3838][b]"He-"[/b][/color] "-y, sup'~ can a gal get some chips?" was what Ellie about to say to Honey Badger when the stereotypical-mobster-looking-ass was promptly spooked by the vent gremlins. [color=ff3838][b]"Welp, actually, nevermind, I'm cashin' my chips now!"[/b][/color] The blonde guffawed as she promptly reached for the ruby-encrusted gold cross hanging at her sternum, clasping it as she solemnly closed her eyes... [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h34-7OB6SHM][i]Even though I journey through the valley of death's shadow, I shall fear no evil, for You are with me; Your light and Your embrace, they comfort me.[/i][/url] [center][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5495822][img]https://i.imgur.com/bV5pBhY.png[/img][/url][/center] In a nigh-instant, the young woman's body shone a divine golden glow before the light erupted into a shower of luminescent feathers, heralding the arrival of Angel, Jehovah's Messenger of Gunpowder. Blonde locks igniting into blazing red as a pair of shining halo and prismatic wings manifested around her, the hand that was clasping the cross pendant was now holding a decidedly SMG-esque instrument as her stylish dress morphed into a set of equally stylish techwear uniform. With the immaculate power of God vested in her, she'd smite these monsters, in His name. [color=ff3838][b]"Here's a newsflash for ya, the house doesn't always win!"[/b][/color] Angel quipped as her now-winged form took flight, soaring backward to the grand chandelier, aiming to use the fixture to her advantage as a form of cover, then, she took aim at the mobsters on the main floor, [color=ff3838][b]"And [i]this[/i] is why!"[/b][/color] before promptly started blasting, raining bullets after bullets from her supernatural firearm, the more attention she can grab, the better, give her allies an easier time at dispatching these tangos with her Heaven-ordained covering fire! [@BrokenPromise] [@Ponn] [@ERode] [@Majora] [hider=Footnote][center] 25 | Female | G.E.M.I.N.I. | Auric Angel Exia | Long Gun | Physical | Fight-[b]and[/b]-Flight Holy Amendment | Angel of GEMINI Seraphic Savior | Wind | Zephyr of Eden [Storm (4), Flight (6)], Push (2), Pull (2), Shield (4), Reflect (4), Purify (6), AoE (2), Extend (2), Full Extend (4), Enhance (2), Full Enhance (4), Quicken (0), Recoil (2) DAMAGE: C | SPEED: C | SENTINEL: D | Max Mana: 1000 [Bronze Self] [Flight (Free, +1 Rank)] [Extend] = -20 Mana PHYSICAL: E | ARCANE: D | CHAOS: C | Current Mana: 980 [/center][/hider]