"Only in the sense that, yeah, it's another name for Las Vegas." And Thom was right, this place didn't look like Vegas at all. Not enough neon. Adam was pretty sure he'd hate Las Vegas too, though he wasn't sure he'd like this place much better.

He shook his head slightly when Thom looked to him, a frown marring his brow. The cashier stared at both of them for a minute, then shuffled awkwardly.

"Try the network, guys. I'm not one of the Chosen; I don't know how you guys deal with things like this," he told him, holding up both hands. "You guys want a...free slush or something, though?"