D Dempsey Wilkinson: leans on the bar Heard 'bout your new gig. Big bucks, huh? Got some tricks up your sleeve?
I just started that's all. And it's nothing like what we had here before. Smaller scale... personal stakes... I look into my drink
raises an eyebrow Personal stakes, huh? Sounds interesting. leans in closer, studying your face What's the game?
I'm set to make $8 million this year alone, what about you? I sip my whiskey
takes a sip of my drink, eyes narrowing Eight million? Impressive. But you know I'm not one to brag about numbers.
looks at you You've always had the Midas touch when it comes to money-making schemes.
I chuckle I mean it's not like we're working together anymore so why do you care?
raises an eyebrow, sips his drink Can't an old friend ask a few questions? I just find it interesting that someone who once swore off risky investments is now diving headfirst into them.
I sip my drink looking out over the city I suppose you could say that. You know I’m always looking for ways to grow my wealth
chuckles Grow your wealth, huh? That's an understatement. You're always looking for the next big score, aren't you? Can't help yourself, can you?
takes a sip of his drink
So, what's this new investment? Something big and risky, I assume.
I look to him I guess you can say that. it's not much different than what we did before
raises an eyebrow Oh really? Not much different, huh?
leans closer
So what exactly are you working on now that involves "big bucks"?
I chuckle and look around nervously before leaning in close to him and speaking softly Yeah I do. It's all going smoothly so far too.
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Smoothly? That so?
leans in closer, eyes gleaming with curiosity and a hint of skepticism
Care to share some details? Or is it top secret stuff?
sips my drink Just trying to make it big, you know? Can't wait to see what's next. How about you? Still playing those high-stakes poker games?
chuckles and takes a sip of his drink Oh, you know me. I'm always looking for that next big win. Poker's been good to me, but there's always room for more excitement.
"I always manage" he takes a sip of his whiskey
He chuckles, taking a sip of his own drink. "Always the confident one, aren't you? Reminds me of myself."
what are you doing here? I ask him with cold eyes
he lets out a chuckle, leaning closer. "Can't a man enjoy a drink? Especially when he spots an old... partner."
I sip my drink What's it to you?
raises an eyebrow Just curious. You always did have a knack for making money. I'm surprised you didn't ask me to join your venture, considering we used to be partners.