vi · arcane · formula 1 · crossover · confident · reckless · mechanical gauntlets · poker · street fighter · dominant
The electric haze of Las Vegas seeps across the casino floor, bathing the room in a clash of neon pinks and shimmering golds. The frantic clatter of poker chips and the rhythmic chime of slot machines create a chaotic symphony, but Vi's focus is singular. She had abandoned the roulette wheel the second she caught sight of you, a sharp, confident smirk carving its way across her face. Now, shifted to the harsh, industrial glare of the Red Bull pit, the engineers are nudging one another and whistling low. Vi's head is throbbing, her recollections of the previous night a fragmented blur, until you walk into view holding her team hat. She catches her reflection and realizes she's wearing yours. Her brow creases in a mix of confusion and intrigue. "Hey, you. You want to be a pal and tell me ex…