"Suckers keep the world turning. They're the only ones that can be talked into doing the job." He said to Briya as they made their way closer to the front of the line. He followed her gaze upward as she spoke about her Manhattan apartment.

"Yeah all those windows up their you'll be right in your element. Just think how far we will be able to see." Brancer was reassuring her as he glanced at the men running the ride. He was sure they took their work seriously, "Right?" He thought to himself shaking off the idea as they were seated and the safety bar clasped down. He looked over to Briya as she scooted closer. It was then that he noticed how nervous she actually was about the ordeal. He put his arm around her right as the ride engaged and they began their ascent. 

He let out a chuckle in part from the take off of the ride and part from the look on Briya's face as they ascended skyward. The fair faded below with every foot they rose into the calm night air of Vegas. It was quite a beautiful sight to see. He turned to look to Briya as she began to speak. He smiled at her jumping for her gun as fireworks began their journey up higher than even them. He went to look at the colors exploding in the nights sky, but Brancer could not pull his eyes from her.

"Briya, I" He began as she looked back to him. The wonderful laugh she let out and the cascade of colors exploding from the reflections in her eyes had him enamored. He threw talk out the window as his pulse began to race, and he just went with his gut as he pulled her close and leaned in for a kiss. He didnt know the next time he would be awarded such a perfect moment like this. His eyes closed as their lips met for the first time suspended high above the busy commotion of the fair below. He pulled back and smiled looking over at her as more red and purple explosions lit their faces in the night sky. 

No fairytale story could have written this moment any better, as far as Briya was concerned. Mickey and Minnie Mouse were headed home in the arms of two happy, sleepy children, forever together, but they had nothing on Briya and Brancer. 

Smiling back at Brancer with a grin that Goofy would have been proud of, she tried again for words.

"We don't get many happy moments, doing what we do. I feel pretty damn lucky," she said, lacing her fingers through his. "Thank you for this. It's been pretty spectacular," she said, leaning her head against his arm as the car moved again. Bursts of color erupted overhead; they had the best seat in the house. 

"All those damn colors, how do they make that happen? Chemicals? I think it's what draws me to gemstones...there's a color for everyone," she commented, smiling at the sky. The car stopped again halfway down, and she lifted her head to examine all the food offerings below that now wafted their alluring smells upwards.

"You're a betting man. Care to wager? Pick a food from any vendor. I think I can eat more than you," she smirked, then planted a lingering kiss on his lips. 

It had been a while since BumbleBee had been out west. Letters from UrsulaIguaran and phone calls from spacepole had been buzzing in his office. A trip out west was due. Godfather Shaggs was a good friend, they traced their lineage back several generations. Shaggs participation in LV escapades always added to BumbleBee's fun. Then to top it all off he heard that Frankie-Messina was hosting a carnival in Las Vegas. This was something that Bee could not resist. The pull of Vegas and its casinos along with carnival was just too much. He ordered a plane to be readied, only to find out all the crew leaders and their close advisers wanted to attend this marvelous carnival as well. He boarded a jet, with the upper echelon of the New York mob to LV. Along with packages pertaining to business loaded up in the cargo. He got on the plane and took a quick nap as the plane made its way out West. Needless to say, Bubbles indulged in the fine wines on the plane, as she got crunk. Once out there, he got into the limo that was waiting for them, taking it straight to the carnival. Once the limo arrives at the carnival the sheer scale of the carnival amazed BumbleBee. You had everything you could picture under the sun from, carnival games, to merry-go-rounds to wacky out of this world inventions. Not overwhelmed by any of it, he followed Briya, Insomnia, Petah and Bubbles into the carnival. The long ride made him hungry so he stopped at a corn dog stand and got some dogs to fill the dog inside him. Once he downed some corn dogs he made his way over to the iced tea stands and got a couple of those to wash the dogs down. Now he had the energy to get involved. As he wondered the grounds and took everything in, he spotted Jasmine wondering about. He swiftly walked up next to her and started making conversation. 

Hey! Hows it going lady? You enjoying the carnival out here? Can and I join you in the fun???

Once Jasmine agrees, he doesn't let a moment slip and joins her to hop on the merry-go-round. Right before they get on that ride, Bee grabs some cotton candy for the both of them, as it reminded him of days gone by in Coney Island. He has a blast with Jasmine on the rides as he gets off and reunites with the New York Cl lot. Once there he realizes Godfather Insomnia was ready to check out the new inventions of the time. He was particularly interested in the one that made corn "POP". The whole idea was novel to Bee...but for the sake of the Godfather, he followed him into the tent with all the new and cool inventions. Once there, Bee took more interest in this marvel that was the jet engine. It was something that was going to give him dreams of 500 horsepower plus and roars of a v12 engine!!! That all excited BumbleBee deeply. As they made their way through the carnival, Bee spotted someone selling the Bubbles mix. He bought a couple of them immediately as he couldn't resist he urge and started handing them out to everyone about including Bubbles. Lets POP some Bubbles!!! Once he saw the look on Bubbles face after that comment he quickly ran from that vicinity only to run into the host of the carnival, Frankie-Messina. 

Hey! Hows it going Frankie? I love what you've done with this event. You really have the cities buzzing with excitement with the stuff you got going on in LV. He grabs a hold of Frankie and joins her on the roller coaster rides speeding through the wood tracks. It was quite an exhilarating experience, not for the faint of the heart. Once he gets off, he insists Frankie to do it again! He just couldn't resist the urge to get back on the ride. Once they finished, Bee wondered a little further to run into Godfather Shaggs. He was getting ready to enter the tent with the rope walkers and the smallest man in the world perform next to the tallest man in the world. Knowing he needed a little bit of chemical support for this show, he pulls out a cigar stocked with marijuana and lights it. After a couple of puffs he offers it to Shaggs, as they progress into the show. 

After a trippy good show of tight rope walkers and bearded ladies, Bee runs into his old friend UrsulaIguaran she was gettin ready to save a spot in Main Street for the nights parade. Word was fireworks for the end of the night were cracking, as BumbleBee took a seat next to Ursula with his beers, only to be joined by Godfather Insomnia next to him. They both ended up popping some Bubbles as they waited for the parade to start. 

The feeling of her soft lips against his for the first time had caused so many worries to drop from him. Brancer was relieved to see her big smile, though. For whatever reason he already felt she would react like that. Some things you can just feel without having to be reassured. He knew there something special about their first few interactions. It was always as if they were finding reasons to run into each other constantly.

“You can’t be luckier than I am, Briya. Here I get to share the same feelings, but I also get to do so with the most magnificent woman here.” He said as their fingers intertwined and the sky lit up again as her head leaned against him. The movement from the ride had almost startled him. He had forgotten they had to come back down from here at some point after all.

Brancer squinted as he studied the explosions in the black abyss before them. “What color is for you?” He wondered out loud to her as he tried to figure it out for himself a moment. He stared out in sky a moment more as they began to descent further once more. As she lifted her head he followed her gaze down to the food. He had to admit that he was starting to really crave something fried.

Once their lips parted again he grinned before letting out a chuckle. “Betting man? I am, but I also like to play as the house often as possible.” He said looking around at the different vendors. “I’m thinking anything fried.” The ride went into motion again bringing them back down to the platform. He was almost sad to have to exit the ride.”Although I probably wouldn’t turn down some cotton candy.”

The thuds of more fireworks echoed out as Brancer got out of the seat and turned to offer Briya a hand. Arm in arm again they made their way over towards the food vendors. There were so many options and Brancer was starting to feel a bit over stimulated. “Oh, always did love onion rings. I think that, and a hot dog sounds good to me. How about you?” His eyes falling back to meet hers as he asked the question. The crowd moved around them as they stopped there in the middle of the thoroughfare. He realized he was staring and laughed. 

"You're going to be dangerous for me. I'm used to being able to keep an eye on my surroundings."

It was so kind of Bumblebee to remark about what she was doing for the city when, in truth, it was a group effort.  She certainly couldn't do what she did without her crew and without the support of all of Las Vegas' crews.  She was blessed to work with such good people - in particular TonyCastelli who had saved her life and had gone out of their way to bring her back after the war.

Then... there was the roller coaster.  Frankie had NEVER been on such a wild ride; unless you counted the time Marie drove that get away car and they all had to lean just to keep from tipping over!  She really did enjoy it, even if she felt the need to empty her stomach a little.  She thanked Bumblebee for having her along on the ride and then excused herself to go find some sense of balance again!

The walk from the Ferris wheel to the hot dog vendor was only a few feet, but it took them ages to get there. It seemed as though everyone they knew in 'the business' was here enjoying the night, and courtesy dictated that they stop and say hello to godfathers Insomnia and Bubbles both, along with uppers and leaders such as TonyCastelli and Bumblebee. Business wasn't on anyone's agenda, fortunately, but Briya and Brancer were on the receiving end of their fare share of lingering gazes and questioning looks. Briya was wary at first, then realized she had nothing to be worried about. They were adults, and there weren't any laws saying you couldn't date your Left Hand Man. 

Were there? Well. She'd be catching an earful from Insomnia later on if there was. In the meantime, she was going to continue enjoying the evening. Once they got to the front of the hot dog line, Briya watched as a man who'd just ordered a chili dog have half of its contents land on the front of his shirt as soon as he took his first bite. So much for that idea.

"Guess I'll stick with relish and mustard. Easy on the mustard," she said quickly after glancing down at the off-white dress she'd chosen to wear. Way to plan ahead, Briya, she chastised herself, then prayed she didn't end up wearing any of the food. Shifting Felix the Cat to her hip, she accepted the dog and waited for Brancer to place his order, along with a batch of onion rings. There were small tables nearby, but more people seemed to be walking and eating than actually sitting down, so there was plenty of room.

On one end of the midway, a parade seemed to have started it slow progression towards them and it was growing in volume by the moment, punctuated by cheers from the small kids that were scrambling around as candy hailed down upon them. She smiled as she leaned into Brancer slightly; her hands were full but the impulse to touch him was strong.

"I don't think there's a sad person here. Which is kinda crazy when you consider who a lot of these people are, and what they do for a living," she laughed. "There should be more of these, around the country."

Úrsula had been thoroughly enjoying herself at the Fun Fair. There was so many stuff she had seen, but there was one image that stood out. That moment that she was addressed by DesireeKaira, who pointed out TheButcher's dancing. That hip movement really was out of this world. He had some Latin looking moves that made anyone's jaw drop. Despite the fact that he was just dancing with a doll, Úrsula noticed some hip moves that made her memory go back to Macondo times.. It was as if he was doing a couple's bambuco individually. It was amazing how a man could perform a waltz like that, delicately touching his mannequin doll only once in a while.

But that dance was quite some time ago, even DesireeKaira could be sober again by now, and fortunately the memory remained, and UrsulaIguaran was now looking to find herself a spot for the Night Parade. She noticed Frankie-Messina and wanted to walk towards her to compliment her on the organisation of the Fair, but she was in conversation with Bumblebee, so Úrsula took a seat at the front row. 

Being very content that Bumblebee apparently had taken action to come to the fair, after the many letters she had sent, Úrsula looked around to see Shaggs inspecting a hot dog cart on the other side of the terrain and she waved at the man her father loved working for..

He didn't see her..

Whilst she looked to her right, she noticed the seat on her left was being taken. Úrsula looked to that side and saw Bumblebee ready to install himself next to her. Without thinking about his status as an upper, she immediately gave him a huge hug, spilling the Bubbles he just popped, right over Godfather Insomnia's shoes..

I am so sorry, Godfather! Úrsula excused herself

I was just delighted to see my friend Bumblebee here and I could not hide my Joy. Maybe I can make up for it with you by handing you an exclusive edible flower gift set?

Hoping Insomnia would agree, UrsulaIguaran already made a quick note to ask Syndicate for a ticket to New York as soon as tonight's Parade was over.

..and made another one to think over what a gift set would contain..

Insomnia was feeling nostalgic ever since he arrived at the fair today. For weeks now he wanted to enjoy himself away from the paparazzi and politicians and thought of no better way to enjoy himself other than surrounded by friends and family at the fair. 

Being one of the first ones off of the bus he dashes towards the games section, looking to see what new games and prizes they were giving out this year. Knowing how these sort of things ran it was probably the same stuff that didn't sell or was sold last year. But the prizes weren't what drove him to play, it was for the sport of the game and to win of course!

Insomnia was testing his luck for the third time at the milk bottle ring toss when Bubbles and Briya approached beside him. As he squats to get better leverage of the toss Bubbles speaks in mid toss, startling him. The ring bounces off the milk bottle and lands on the floor. Quickly he turns around glaring down Bubbles.

“I think you should win Briya and myself one of those big unicorns, that’s if you can!”

Sighing he shakes his head, trying not to laugh while pulling out another dollar bill for three more rings in attempt to win the jumbo prize.

“Two giant unicorns you say? That will be easy, I can do that with my eyes closed.” 

Insomnia turns around facing the milk bottles while twirling the rings around his finger, quickly regretting being cocky in front of them. He was hoping he could win them both a prize with his last three tries. 

Leaning forward he tries to use his lengthy arms to help out while lightly tossing each ring carefully one by one. To his surprise he finally did it! He ringed all three around the same bottle and was handed a giant unicorn from the games vendor. Insomnia does a little dance with the unicorn, twirling it around in celebration of his victory before handing it to Briya.

"Uhm excuse me, where is mine!? I said for you to win us both a unicorn! You know I don't like to share."  Bubbles sasses while giving a stern look back at him.

Insomnia shrugs his shoulders not looking to spend forever stuck at the same damn ring toss, already sick of it and ready to move onto the next game. He stands there and waits for the game attendant to get distracted, once he see's a young couple make their way towards the stand Insomnia slips behind the counter and unties another jumbo unicorn, handing it to Bubbles with a smile.

"Here! Are you happy now!? Consider it even more precious because I'm a bad boy and stole it for you. Now lets go over there!"

Insomnia points in the direction where the food was being cooked or popped in this instance as he was staring at a man popping, pop corn.

Brancer had been so wrapped up in the events of the evening that he hadn’t even thought about all the other Mafioso that were supposed to be here at the fair.  As they walked to the food stalls it came back to him quick when he seen the godfathers of his city enjoying the festivities. It was then that the barrage greetings and small talk began to take place as they shortly caught up with everyone. Brancer could feel the gazes especially from those that weren’t in his line of sight directly and it caused him to laugh and just look over at Briya. He was having a great time and tonight was about tonight.

As they made their way over to their destination Brancer took a moment while they were in line to look around the place. So many people walking by with their own lives doing their own thing was something to see. When Briya had placed her order he looked to the cashier, “I think I’ll have the same honestly.” He had decided not to order the onion rings.

When they both had their food they stood there watching the parade at the end of the midway for a moment side by side. The feeling of her up against his side was comforting and welcome. “I agree. I would wager that most of them are actually happy today.” Brancer chuckled along with her for a moment. “I know that I sure am right now.”

Brancer looked down at her and smiled seeing her having to saddle Felix to her hip. “You need any help with him?” He said nodding to her stuffed feline friend. “My eyes would never forgive me if I didn’t get to see you in that beautiful dress again someday.”   A smirk sat upon his face as he stared down at her.

Candy hitting the streets and rambunctious children scrambling for the free treats made him realize the parade was making its way closer by the second. It was another wonderful hallmark of this fair that would be put to memory. This day had turned out to be one of those that you end up thinking about on those lonely nights. The type of memory you call up when you drinking alone in a town you don’t want to be in waiting on your flight back home. The kind of memory worth the effort of remembering.

Obito had only just arrived via car along with Baker and Vectivus, it was time to have fun considering his recent green light to setup shop alongside Chairman Insomnia in Brooklyn. Though, his shenanigans didn't have to stop, he knew many close people were here and Insomnia especially; messing with him was probably gonna be the highlight of the night. Obito jumped on Baker's back for a voluntary piggyback ride and jogged across the fair only to find Insomnia walking with Bubbles as she carried a unicorn, the tricks up his sleeve were gonna be shots in the dark.

"Okay, get ready to run. I'm gonna drop this near his foot and see if he notices!" Baker gave a simple nod and Obito jogged over to play his act, he wasn't gonna win actor of the year but it was almost convincing, depending on how you see that is. Obito strolled over with his masked self and prepared his childish ways, he always was a sucker for it; he let out a massive fake cough to attract Insomnia's attention and bumped into him slightly.

"Oh wow, sorry, Insomnia! I didn't see you there, god, not at all. Looking good! You dropped something!" Obito slid the firecracker near his feet with a massive grin under his face, Vectivus was in the background shaking his head and Baker was close to having a laugh by his lonesome, Obito saluted Insomnia with two fingers and quickly ran to hop on Baker's back. The firecracker started sparkling while Baker jogged away; Obito raised a fist in the air and screamed "Abso-fucking-lutely! Whoo!!" as they ran away to escape from Insomnia's antics for revenge. A real pranker he was, depriving of him sleep almost every night a week and then pulling a prank on him in public, times change.

Creation, being rather new to the big lights, tall buildings of Vegas, would find her way into a fair. "Oh... A fair, people... Perfect." She was only wandering around, no time on her hands to waste. That alone gave her the decision to enter in as fireworks went off. "Ooooh, pretty!" She cheered, as most people would stop what they were doing to look up at the display. She hoped, knowing that Villainy Inc was in Las Vegas, that she'd be able to find Tony.

She walked around, seeing plenty of children either crying or getting stuffed animals by the host of each tent. She saw one of those throwing dunkers... Things she doesn't know the words to, grab a ball, throw it at the bullseye, and sink the man! She went up to the ticketer and asked for the price. "S-sir? May I ask the price for the game...? She shyly stated, unknowing if she even had money on her. "Well, Ma'am! I can assure you this here ol' game is $3 to play, prices include stuffed animals, and if you hit dead on as well as with your first ball, you'd get $30!" He happily exclaimed. At that moment, her eyes shined like a star, 30 bucks... is 30 bucks. She'd go to her purse to get the money, seems like Creation had enough. She handed it to him and he greeted her in. "Enjoy the game!~" 

She never would want to see any of the people she knows, or... who knows her to be seen playing a game. She likes to take things seriously, but inside. Her thoughts overall being an 'I want this fucking stuffed animal, and you will not stop me." She'd laugh at the thought. She finally went up to where you were supposed to throw the balls from and would pick one up and completely miss at the target, one by one. She was on her last ball, she hasn't hit it once out of the 4 tries she was given... She was interested more in the game for this stuffed penguin she saw, it was by God, the cutest thing in the world. "Big money... Big money..." She'd throw it, hitting it not exactly the middle, but in the 2nd inner layers of the wheel. To her luck, it was enough to send the man down into the cold, freezing water. "WOOOO!" She yelled, happier about the stuffed penguin rather than dunking on a man (Hehe, I had to add that xDD). She went ahead to choose from a selection of animals like she hoped... She got her penguin, and even 'borrowed' a bear.

She took her winnings and went off in a happy mood, "Now, if this day can go better, I can find Tony!~"