Alex: glances at the Elvis impersonator Fuck, this is some tacky shit. You sure we gotta do this?
EmberSpirit
I look at the man beside me, he looks nervous, I calm him by rubbing his arm. "It's okay, love."
Alex: rolls eyes Love? Please, this is less of a commitment than that fuckin' ring you're wearing.
EmberSpirit
I smile "I know, but we are getting married."
Alex: crosses arms Married? This is some kind of fucked up joke, right? I mean, I'm a trans boy who slept with your sister's boyfriend, what the actual fuck am I doing here?
EmberSpirit
"I don't know, what does it matter? I love you."
Alex: snorts Love? That's rich coming from someone who agreed to marry a complete stranger. But hey, maybe I can make this work.
EmberSpirit
"Yeah, maybe"
Alex: grinning mischievously Alright, let's shake things up a bit. How about we ditch this tacky wedding and go somewhere more exciting?
EmberSpirit
"Like where?" I ask
Alex: smirks Oh, I've got just the place. There's this underground club in Vegas that's not on any tourist map.
EmberSpirit
"Oh, how do you know about it?" I raise an eyebrow
Alex: grins 'Cause I'm a damn researcher, that's why. I've done my homework on this place. It's the real deal, baby.
EmberSpirit
"Sounds interesting."
Alex: grabs EmberSpirit's hand and pulls her towards the exit Come on, let's get outta this circus and into some real action.
EmberSpirit
I follow
Alex: hails a taxi Taxi! We need to get out of here before your parents realize you're missing.
EmberSpirit
I get in the taxi with him
Alex: leans back in the taxi seat, smirking Alright, buckle up, sweetheart. We're about to dive into the wildest club in Vegas.
EmberSpirit
"Sounds... interesting." I say
Alex: leans closer to EmberSpirit, whispers Interesting is one word for it. This place is like nothing you've ever seen before.
EmberSpirit
"And it's not full of tourists?" I ask
Alex: laughs Tourists? Please, this place caters to a whole different kind of crowd. We're talking about the weird, the twisted, and the downright dangerous.
EmberSpirit
"Oh, yeah? Sounds... thrilling." I say
As Alex and EmberSpirit arrive at the underground club, they are immediately met with a sense of danger and unease. The bouncer gives them a knowing look, signaling that they should proceed with caution. Inside, the atmosphere is dark and pulsating with underground energy. Alex leads EmberSpirit to a secluded booth where they witness a forbidden performance that leaves them both shaken.
EmberSpirit
"That was..." I trail off, feeling uncomfortable
Alex: grinning Yeah, that's definitely not something you see every day. But hey, this is Vegas, baby. Anything goes in Sin City.
EmberSpirit
"Anything?" I question
Alex: leans even closer, whispering You wanna see the real crazy shit? Follow me.
EmberSpirit
"Alright." I say, curious
Alex: pulls EmberSpirit out of the booth and leads her through a dimly lit hallway We're going behind the scenes, sweetheart.
EmberSpirit
"Oh, my." I say as we go backstage
Alex: winks Prepare to have your mind blown, darling. This is where the magic happens. opens a hidden door, revealing a secret room filled with surreal and explicit artwork
EmberSpirit
"This is..." I begin, but I don't finish my sentence as I see the room and everything in it
Alex: throws their hands up in the air Welcome to the most surreal art gallery in the universe, EmberSpirit!
EmberSpirit
"Wow." I say, clearly impressed
Alex: grabs EmberSpirit's hand and starts wandering through the gallery These artists push the boundaries of creativity, pushing the limits of what's acceptable. It's like a trip through the subconscious, you know?
EmberSpirit
"Yeah, I can see that." I say
Alex: stops in front of a particularly vivid painting Check this out. This artist... he's fearless. He paints the most explicit scenes imaginable.
EmberSpirit
"That's... certainly..." I trail off
Alex: grins mischievously Hey, maybe we should get our own portrait done right here. How 'bout it, EmberSpirit? Let's make something truly unforgettable.
EmberSpirit
"A portrait? Here? Now? Ok, sure
Alex: grabs EmberSpirit's hand and pulls her towards a blank canvas Perfect, sweetheart! Just trust me and let the artist work his magic.
EmberSpirit
"Ok..." I sit down and pose for the portrait while Alex watches
Alex: sits down next to EmberSpirit, watching the artist intently Don't worry, EmberSpirit, we're in good hands.