Maybe we can start our own gang, the 'not quite dead yet of New Dodge'? [Yes he's being a smartass, but it's far better than discussing the people they're going to leave behind.]
For starters. I know someone who might even be inclined to make up mugs. [And distraction achieved as they arrive at the door to the casino. The sign is still new, but heralds it as Rogues Gallery Casino and Bar. Remodeling and rearranging of things is almost done (or never done when you're a perfectionist).] And here we are.
I needed something to do. [He can't exactly go rob banks for a living now. Well he could, but still..] Besides, when a man like me can walk into a casino and rob it blind at the tables it clearly needed new management. The mayor was good enough to let me buy it from the Council.
Who said anything about that? [A devilish smirk as he leads her back to a quieter portion of the bar. A beer for him and of course, whatever the lady might like.]
[It only takes him a moment to find a decent bottle of wine for her, uncork and pour a glass. He offers a brief shrug and a smile that might almost be teasing.] And what would the fun be if I told you all my secrets this early?
What fun would it be if I gave them away so early? [A sly smile as he clinks the neck of the beer bottle against her glass.] As things quiet down we'll open up properly. Run the tables a little tighter.
[She's quiet as she considers it. Nora takes a sip of the
wine.]
It's very tempting not to go back. Especially after learning that your time
there is so limited. But if I don't...Barry might not have the life he has
now. He seems to love it.
You at least still have some of your life to live. [He takes an idle sip of his beer, leaning his hip against the bar.] I came here shortly before the explosion that will kill me.
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You traveled time?
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apparently, that’s going to happen to me as well.
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[she laughs at that]
The Central City chapter, of course.
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[She looks up at it]
Catchy name. Why a casino and bar?
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[That gets her attention]
At least you're going onto the straight and narrow now.
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A wine, please. Chablis.
[She takes in the entire place and looks at him again]
You have a legitimate business, Leonard. Unless you're robbing from yourself.
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What fun would it be to keep all your secrets to yourself?
[She holds up her glass in a toast]
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The ghosts you mentioned.
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Does that kind of thing happen often here? In New Dodge.
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You're a new addition here too? And already own a business?
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Not exactly straight and narrow, but it got the job done.
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[There's that look and she shakes her head]
And what are you exactly planning with this place?
[She hopes something good.]
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I don't plan on going back so.. I may as well do this to keep myself busy.
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[She's quiet as she considers it. Nora takes a sip of the wine.]
It's very tempting not to go back. Especially after learning that your time there is so limited. But if I don't...Barry might not have the life he has now. He seems to love it.
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