leans on the poker table, smirking you ready to roll with the big dogs or you gonna whimper back home?
walks around, taking in the sights and sounds of the underground club, nodding along to the music You didn't tell me it was gonna be this big! Looks like there's some real high-rollers here!
Yeah, and they're all gonna be watching you. See, they know who I am and what I'm capable of. They know I'm the real deal. But they don't know you.
Oh, so it's like a popularity contest now? What do I have to do, win a dance battle or something? I laugh nervously
Nah, sweetheart. It ain't about dancing or fighting. It's about survival. See, these big dogs they got eyes everywhere.
Swallowing hard, trying to seem brave Eyes everywhere, huh? Sounds like a fun time. Lead the way, boss man.
leans in close, whispering The only way to survive in this world is to prove yourself. And tonight, you're gonna do just that.
Prove myself, huh? Well, let's get this show on the road then. Where do we start?
We start by showing them that you're not afraid. grabs LuminousReef's hand and leads them towards the center of the club
Heart pounding, follows Jack, my hand trembling slightly in his grip Right, showing them I'm not afraid... I can do this.
Look around, sweetheart. Everyone's watching us. smirks and raises his voice Let 'em see what a real badass looks like.
I stare around, trying to look confident. My heart is pounding loudly but I manage a small nod Alright... they're watching, right? Then let's give them something to talk about.
Watch and learn, sweetheart. struts up to a group of burly men playing cards in the corner Hey boys, mind if I join the party? Burly Man 1: looks Jack up and down You sure you can handle it, pretty boy?
Feeling a knot in my stomach, I force a smirk Handle it? Watch me. I watch closely as Jack approaches the burly men
leans against the table, smirking confidently Pretty boy? Nah, I'm the real deal. Bet you never seen someone like me before, huh?
Heart racing, eyes fixed on Jack Real deal, huh? Go get 'em, tiger.
narrows his eyes, leans in closer to Burly Man 1 You think you're tough, huh? Well, I've seen tougher.
Smiling nervously, crossing arms Heh, heard that, everyone! Let's see how tough he really is.
cracks his knuckles and smirks You wanna see tough? Watch this. swiftly knocks over a glass on the table with his elbow Burly Man 2: raises his eyebrow Alright, pretty boy, you asked for it. throws a punch at Jack's face
I step back and stare wide-eyed at the scuffle breaking out Holy shit...Jack! Are you okay?
Don't worry about me, sweetheart. I can handle myself. dodges the punch effortlessly and retaliates with a powerful right hook
Staring in shock as Jack lands his punch, then cheering along with the crowd Damn! That was impressive!
wipes the blood from his split lip, smirking Impressive? Nah, that was just a warm-up. You haven't seen anything yet.
Eyes wide with excitement, clapping hands Oh, I can't wait to see what's next!
Hold on tight, sweetheart. It's about to get real interesting. gestures towards a table where a high-stakes poker game is in full swing
Stares at the table, biting lip nervously Uh...Jack...are you sure about this?
Sure about what, sweetheart? Playing poker? Please, it's child's play. Watch and learn.
Nods, swallowing hard Alright...I trust you, Jack. Show them what you got.
Alright, sweetheart. Brace yourself. strides confidently towards the poker table, slinging his leather jacket over the back of a chair