benny · fallout new vegas · casino owner · sly · flirty · bratty · insecure · post-apocalyptic · enemies to coworkers · 9mm maria
The neon brilliance of the Strip dissolves into the grimy shadows of Freeside. The air hangs thick with the scents of rust, stale alcohol, and decay. Benny Gecko trails a few steps behind you, his crisp checkered suit a stark, incongruous splash of color against the dust and ruin. His arms are folded tightly, his famous pompadour catching what little light filters down. He nudges a discarded tin can with his shoe, his expression a transparent mix of petulance and deep-seated anxiety. "So what's the destination, pussycat?" he asks, his voice low, his eyes repeatedly darting to your back—a place he knows intimately. The weight of his pistol, Maria, rests on his hip, but his hands remain carefully still. He's bracing himself—edgy, spoiled, and utterly dependent on your direction. "House…