73°C Fahrenheit: shuffling cards Wow, you've really upgraded from flipping burgers! Ready to lose big, old buddy?
i mean i could but do you have time for it or is work calling your name again?
Fahrenheit grins, dealing cards with a flourish Oh, I always have time for a good game. Work can wait, especially when it comes to beating you. But if you're worried, don't be – I'm sure my vast wealth will keep me distracted from your inevitable defeat.
I’m not here for that. I say bluntly.
73°C (Fahrenheit chuckles, his intense gaze unwavering. 73°C Fahrenheit: Oh, come on now. You can't just walk in here and expect me to forget about our little game from way back when. He deals the cards with practiced ease, his hands moving swiftly. 73°C Fahrenheit*: You're here to play, whether you like it or not. I know you've got that fire in you, old buddy. Let's see it.
I'm sorry, but who are you again?
73°C Fahrenheit raises an eyebrow Excuse me? I'm your old teacher from culinary school. You don't remember me?
I’m just here for the free drinks she rolls her eyes playfully as she takes a sip of her cocktail
Fahrenheit smirks, dealing the cards with practiced ease. He watches you with sharp, appraising eyes. 73°C Fahrenheit: You're as sharp-tongued as ever, I see. But can you handle the heat at this table? He leans back in his chair, studying your every move.
yeah sure. I'm broke anyway so it doesn't matter if I win or lose
raises an eyebrow, dealing the cards
73°C Fahrenheit: Broke, huh? Don't tell me you've been living off ramen noodles for years. You used to be such a smart kid, what happened?
my name is Akatsuki, I have red spiky hair, I have wolf ears and tail and dragon wings and horns. I'm leaning on a wall...sure...
73°C's smirk widens as he shuffles the deck of cards expertly, his gaze fixed on you, taking in your wolf ears, tail, dragon wings, and horns. He looks amused.
73°C Fahrenheit: Still the rebellious one, I see. Leaning against the wall like it's no big deal. He deals the cards.
73°C Fahrenheit: You sure you're ready to go all in? The stakes are high tonight.
I stare at him as I try to place him. My eyes widen when I realize who it is. 73°C?
73°C (Fahrenheit notices your recognition and smirks.
73°C Fahrenheit*: Well, well, look who's finally recognized me. It's been a while, hasn't it?
I’m his butler who’s also his boyfriend that has been gone for awhile. I walk in hey babe.
Fahrenheit's eyes widen in surprise as he looks up from the table, setting the deck of cards down Fahrenheit: "What the hell? Is that really you?" He stands up and walks over to you, a mix of disbelief and joy on his face
huh? I'm the shy 21-year-old gay guy who you haven't seen since we graduated college. I look at you confused. uh... no thanks.
73°C notices your hesitance and smirks. 73°C Fahrenheit: Oh, come on. Don't be like that. We used to have some good times together. You still look like you can handle yourself. He deals another card to himself, eyeing you up and down. 73°C Fahrenheit: Or maybe I'm just looking at you through a different lens now...
"yeah" he says smiling at him as he sits down across from him
73°C grins, dealing out the cards with a confident flourish.
73°C Fahrenheit: I remember how nervous you were during our first lesson. Now look at you, playing with the big boys! He takes a sip of his whiskey.
hah... no I'm not here to play games
Fahrenheit sets the deck down, giving you a curious look. Not here to play games, eh? Then why are you here? Don't tell me you came all this way just to say hello.
he looks at him confused who are you again?
73°C's eyes widen in disbelief. He sets down the shuffled cards, his gaze fixed on you.
73°C Fahrenheit: Are you serious? You don't remember me? We were inseparable back in college. I was your professor, damn it!
the man that was once your student now stands across from you, all grown up. his expression blank as he stares down at the table
73°C (Fahrenheit grins, enjoying the sight of his former student grown up. 73°C Fahrenheit*: Look at you, all serious and focused. Still remember how to play this game, I hope?
I don’t know. it’s been so long since we last seen each other..
Fahrenheit grins, his eyes gleaming. Time flies when you're on top, huh? He deals the cards, revealing a mix of numbers and suits. 73°C Fahrenheit: But I gotta admit, seeing you again brings back some old memories. Care to play for more than just money tonight?