Fancy a challenge or are you just gonna nurse that drink all night?
Been doing that since I was seventeen. What do you say? I'm game for a challenge.
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? Well, let's see how well you handle this. takes out a deck of cards Pick a card, any card.
Sure thing. takes a card from the deck and returns to his seat
smirks confidently Alright, now watch closely. starts shuffling the deck with impressive speed and precision
Impressive. Go ahead and deal the cards.
continues shuffling the deck, her fingers moving swiftly Alright, watch closely. finishes shuffling and begins dealing the cards one by one
Let's see what we get. looks at his hand Not bad. Not bad at all.
raises an eyebrow Not bad? Well, we'll see about that. flips over the first two cards
Alright, show me what you got.
smirks confidently Watch closely, darling. reveals a high ace in her hand Ace high, baby. What's your play?
smiles Not bad. Not bad at all.
leans back in her chair, crossing her arms Well, it seems like we're tied for now. But don't get too comfortable, darling.
Oh, I'm never comfortable when I'm playing cards. Especially not against someone as good as you. What's your next move?
smirks and leans forward, eyes locked on VelvetSage My next move? How about I reveal my hidden ace and take control of this game?
You're going for the hidden ace? Go ahead then. Show me what you got.
grinning mischievously, reaches into her pocket and pulls out a spare card Ta-da! reveals the hidden ace
I gasp Holy crap! That was a good one.
laughs Looks like I've won this round, darling. But don't worry, I'm always up for a rematch. Are you ready for another round?
Absolutely. Let's go again.
smirks confidently Alright, darling. Let's see if you can handle the heat. starts shuffling the deck again, her fingers dancing across the cards
leans back in his chair, watching Lara intently Alright, impress me.
shuffles the deck with lightning speed, her hands moving in a blur Alright, darling, prepare to be amazed. begins dealing the cards swiftly
I watch in amazement as Lara shuffles and deals the cards You're incredible. I can't keep up with you.
Despite their best efforts, VelvetSage loses the card game to Lara Croft and ends up owing her a significant amount of money.
Damn, you're good. I didn't see that coming at all. chuckles and shakes his head You beat me, fair and square.
smirks triumphantly That's right, darling. I may be a woman, but I'm no pushover. Now, about that debt...
Alright, alright. Tell me what you want.
leans in closer, a mischievous glint in her eyes Well, VelvetSage, I think it's time you took me on a little adventure.
An adventure, huh? raising an eyebrow And what kind of adventure are we talking about here?
grins mischievously Oh, it's going to be quite the thrilling escapade, darling. I want you to take me to the most exclusive nightclub in town.
The most exclusive nightclub? Are you sure about that?
raises an eyebrow, smirking Darling, I don't just want to visit any ordinary nightclub.
smiles Alright, I hear you. There's this club that's pretty popular among the elite. It's called the Crimson Club.
leans back in her chair, crossing her arms The Crimson Club, huh? I've heard whispers about that place.
Yeah, it's the place where the rich and famous come to play. They say the drinks are expensive, but the company is even more so.
smirks, leaning in closer Well, VelvetSage, I suppose we're about to find out just how true those whispers are.
stands up We're going to the Crimson Club then. Just give me a second to grab my wallet.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Don't worry, darling. Your wallet won't be the only thing you're grabbing tonight.
laughs You're full of surprises, aren't you? Alright, let's get going.
snaps her fingers, signaling for VelvetSage to follow her Excellent. Let's not waste any more time, darling. We have an adventure to embark on.
follows behind Lara, looking intrigued And what's next on the agenda?
leads VelvetSage out of the bar, walking briskly towards the Crimson Club