The Nirvana
#1 of CASINO NIGHTS
I toyed with this idea for a bit and hope that you readers will like it. I was influenced a lot by various computer games and shows. This is an adult story (with sexual content), but it's also character-driven story as well.
This could also be considered a "harem" story. There are several females in this story for the male lead to interact with. This way, I have more to work with in terms of adult content. I want to give the readers more to enjoy.
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CASINO NIGHTS
"On Board the Nirvana"
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Xander stood silently in the lift to the station. He took out the brochure he had picked up and thumbed through it...
The orbital station "Nirvana" was a classy resort in the colonies. You only had to take a short shuttle ride and you'd be there. Right now, the station was closed for renovations and was having its systems upgraded in the process.
He had been hired to maintain and oversee Information Systems and Surveillance. There were certain parts of the Nirvana that were considered high profile targets- like the Gold Star Casino and the computer banks. To this end, he was tasked with protecting the exchange of information and making sure the surveillance systems functioned properly.
Xander was a typical male Gray Wolf Hybrid : His fur was mostly various shades of gray, with dark markings on his chest and shoulders and on his back. The lower half of his face was was almost white, while the upper half was gray along with dark markings. He gray and black hair that was short and spiked back top keep it out of his eyes. He was wearing a black shirt and jeans, along with sturdy boots. His fairly long tale hung out through the snapped tail hole in the back of the jeans.
He noticed the elevator stopped- though not at his floor- and the door slid open. A female wolf hybrid (also a "gray") stepped inside with him and glanced down at the control panel before pressing a button. She then rested against the wall, not really looking at him as the door slid shut.
Her fur, while similar, had an overall darker tone then his. She wore a dark blue skirt and matching jacket. Her white blouse clung somewhat tightly to her chest where a narrow blue tie hung down between the two rises in the fabric. Her dark blue/gray hair was pulled up into a bun on top, except for a few stray strands of it that hung down in front. She was also wearing a glasses, perched on the bridge of her nose.
She was holding a small briefcase in one arm while she rest her free hand on her hip. She was wearing a pair of black high-heels and stockings. The skirt came down to just above her knees and her tail poked out in the back through the tail hole. She adjusted her glasses and looked up.
"You're the new guy?"
Xander was abruptly pulled back to reality at those words and locked eyes with her He took a moment to reply. "Y-yeah, I am." He stumbled. "My name is Xander Emerson, new security specialist."
She smiled a toothy grin at him and shook his offered hand. "I'm Grace Holloway- head of Personnel for the Nirvana." She announced formally. "I'm sure that you'll find working with the cameras to be very interesting." She added with a smile.
"I hope so." Xander offered, not quite sure what to make of the remark.
There was a bell sound and the door slid open. "This is where I get off." Grace said with a smile and stepped out of the elevator. She turned and looked at him. "I'm sure you'll see me around here..."
The door closed just as she turned and looked over her shoulder, giving him a sly smile.
Now Xander was alone once more and had a moment to think about what Grace had told him. While she was attractive and polite, there was definitely something weird about what she had said- not so much what she said, but in the tone she had used. Of course, as a fellow wolf, he knew that a lot was often left implied through body-language and expressions...
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The chime came and the door opened. This time it was his floor. Xander promptly stepped out onto the front entrance of the Casino Level.
The plush lobby was decorated with red carpet and the glass walls reflected the lights hanging overhead. He made his way over to the counter and looked around.
There was a monitor nearby on the wall. He stopped briefly and glanced at it. A promotional video was currently playing at the moment.
'...I'm Ursa, and I'm going to be showing you some of the many attractions on the Nirvana...'
Spoke the white female Rabbit on the screen. She had flowing blond hair and blue eyes and the uniform she wore- a red skirt and matching red vest over a white button-up shirt and black tie- hugged her figure.
He then spotted a green-skinned female lizard hybrid leaning against the front reception counter. Her dark serpentine eyes seemed to star off into the distance. Her dark hair was done up into long dreadlocks and all of them pulled back into a ponytail in the back.
She was wearing a two-piece, a pair of black slacks and a sleek matching blazer. She had a dark red blouse under the jacket with the top three buttons open, offering a hint at what was hidden under them. (He could also see that she didn't appear to be wearing a bra underneath!)
He held up his hand as he approached her. "Um, I'm supposed to meet someone here- Rick, the Administrator?" He asked, quickly tucking both hands into his pockets.
She remained silent for a moment and then slowly turned to look at him. At first she just stared, but after a moment, she spoke. "...Oh, sorry..." She murmured, shaking her head briskly. "...fuckin' AC in this level makes me kind of sluggish..." She offered. "Um... what was the question again?" She asked and offered a odd smile.
Xander shook his head, clearing his thoughts. "I'm supposed to meet up with the Administrator- do you know where he is?"
She smiled again and stretched. She motioned towards the casino. "Yeah... he's in there with some of the girls..." She answered. She paused for a moment. "...Damned low temperature... Anyway," She began. "...I'm Regina and I'm responsible for the environmental systems on the station." She finished.
He wasn't sure what to make of her. She seemed dazed and lost in her own thoughts... almost like she was stoned. "My name's Xander Emerson- I'm taking over as the head of Information Systems and Surveillance." The wolf replied.
After a moment, she seemed to register what he said. "...S you're replacing the last guy... Rex." Regina remarked. "...Hope things work out better for you." She offered cryptically in a half-hearted tone. She placed her hands in her pockets and turned to leave. "...I'm sure we'll meet again... I'm around a lot... see you later."
Xander shrugged again and turned towards the Casino. "Weird..." He thought to himself. As thought about things more, he realized that no one had ever mentioned why the old guy needed replacing...
"What the hell happened to this 'Rex' guy?" He asked himself as he stepped into the empty casino.
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To say that the casino was big was an understatement. The place was fucking huge and the ceiling rose high up and was lined with shimmering lights and a giant electric chandelier hung at the apex of the domed top.
Rows upon rows of shot machines filled the central area. Xander could see dozens of Black Jack, Roulette, Poker, and Hold-em tables in the area as well. At the moment it was deserted, but he guessed that when it was open it was like a beehive.
"Pretty impressive?"
Xander turned around and came face to face with a slender looking male Coyote. He was wearing a light blue suit and his tie was loosened around his collar. He had a cigarette in one hand and martini in the other.
"I'm Rick Henderson... I'm the owner of this place." He began in a leisurely tone. "You must be Xander- good to meet you." He added, sticking the cigarette in his jaw and offering his hand to him.
Xander shook hands with him. "Yeah, this is pretty damned incredible- I've never seen anything like it."
Rick finished off his martini and set the glass down. "Mimi!" He called out. "Would you like a drink?" He asked, taking a puff from his cigarette.
"Um, I guess the house the beer would be fine." Xander replied.
Rick smiled. "A beer man? I like that- simple and right to the point!" He added with a smile. He clapped a hand on Xander's shoulder and leaned forward.
"If you think this is amazing- you've only seen the tip of the iceberg." Rick told him. "Your experience here is just beginning." He told him and led him and began strolling around while Xander followed him.
"We've got fully functional hot springs, swimming pools, zero-gravity chambers... the list goes on," He spoke with a flourish. "But now I see that the girl has come and orders must be placed." He declared coolly.
A somewhat short female cat appeared before them. She was slender and had orange fur all over her body. Her hair was a reddish color and came down in bangs in the front but was long in the back.
She was dressed in a skimpy looking black one-piece body suit. Dark purple hose covered her legs and her feet were adorned with slick black high heals. He tale swung idly behind her. She held a pad and pin in her white gloved hands.
"Mimi my dear, you look stunning as always." Rick spoke, charm radiating from every word.
She blushed. "...I don't know Mr. Henderson... I feel kind of exposed in this." She replied nervously. (Xander noted that she was quick to pull the top of the suit back up before it could slip too far down her modest sized bust...)
The Coyote gave a toothy grin. "That, my dear, is the idea." He replied. "Your outfit is designed for maximum effectiveness- it's... practically art!" He added. "Wouldn't you agree?"
Xander blushed slightly when he realized the question was directed at him. "Um... yeah- It's pretty nice." He managed. He was too caught up to see the blush that stained the Feline's cheeks briefly.
"Mimi," Rick paused. "I'd like another martini sour and Mr. Emerson here would like a Reinegar Gold, please."
She nodded. "Coming right up." She replied cheerfully as she jotted it down on the pad and rushed off. Rick gave her light pat on the backside as she left, causing her to make a faint "eep" sound.
"Even though the patrons aren't here yet, I felt it was important for the girls to 'break-in' their new suits." Rick explained. "Now why don't we sit down and talk about what you're going to be doing here..."
(- End of Episode 01 -)
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Things will pick up on the next chapters- bet on it. Also, reviews would be appreciated so I can know what you thought about this story and the characters.
Original version April 14, 2007
Revised version August 27, 2009