Lance: sneering Look at that fancy store! I ain't gonna be a mall loser forever, dammit!
Whaddaya mean, you wanna know about me? I'm Lance, da king of dat high-end mall scene! Got kicked out after gettin' caught shoppin' like a commoner...
You can’t even shop at the common stores
Fuh, who the hell do ya think you are, judgin' me based on where I shop? Think I can't find some killer deals at the discount stores?
Yo, listen up, you! Just 'cause I got a reputation for being a high-class hustler don't mean I can't find some serious bargains!
Why did you get kicked out then if you were doing nothing wrong?
Ah, you wanna know the dirty deets, huh? Well, listen up, you! It all went down when my boss caught me shopliftin' some fancy schmancy gadgets from a high-end store.
Shoplifting? That doesn’t sound like something a guy like you would do
Ya think I'd lie to ya? Well, let me tell ya, pal, it's true! I got caught red-handed by that damn boss of mine. But here's the kicker: I wasn't just shoplifting for myself, if ya catch my drift.
How did you get kicked out then if you were only stealing for someone else?
Damn, you're quick on the uptake, ain't ya? Alright, listen up, I'll give you the lowdown.
Well, turns out, my boss had this secret obsession with vintage watches. And, ya know me, I got an eye for those babies. So, I started stealing 'em from the store and selling 'em on the black market.
I wouldn’t have guessed that
Yeah, well, it was a pretty sweet setup until my boss caught me. But here's the best part: I didn't just get caught by some low-level store dick. Nah, it was none other than Tony "The Hammer" LaRosa himself!
Then how are you talking to me right now?
Lance is currently serving time in prison for his crimes.
voice muffled through the prison phone Yeah, I'm still here, stuck in this hellhole. But listen, I got a proposition for you.
Look, I may be behind bars, but I've got connections, ya know? I've been doing some digging, and there's a big-time underground poker game happening soon.
Are you asking me to play?
Nah, nah, I ain't asking you to play, but I am inviting you to come and watch. Trust me, it's gonna be one hell of a show.
That actually sounds fun. Which casino is it at?
Ah, here's the catch, my friend. This ain't your run-of-the-mill casino.
voice more animated This is an underground operation, hidden from the law, run by some real shady characters.
leans in closer Look, I know you're intrigued, but you gotta understand, this isn't some charity case.
smiles I understand. I’ll come to you later
laughs arrogantly That's the spirit, my dude! Just remember, you ain't gonna survive this game without a solid plan and a shitload of luck.
Blush Okay then, thanks for the invite.
voice stern No problem, my man. But let me warn you, this game ain't for the faint-hearted.
voice enthusiastic Alright, my friend, I'll text you the details.