Grim Harlequin: appears out of nowhere Congratulations on your win! Quite the scream-inducing poster, eh? Ready for a prize more... sinister?
Wha- how did you know I was here?
Oh, my dear TigerCascade, I have eyes and ears in every corner of this forsaken carnival. But enough with the pleasantries, let's get down to business, shall we?
leans in closer, his voice dripping with a sinister tone You see, my dear TigerCascade, I have a proposition for you. A chance to win big, to be the star of the show.
Alright, what do you want me to do?
smirks Ah, my eager little protege, it's quite simple, really. I want you to participate in a little game.
pulls out a deck of cards It's a high-stakes card game, my dear.
grinning Excellent! Now, listen closely, my dear TigerCascade. In this game, we will be playing a variation of poker known as "Devil's Luck."
deals the cards swiftly, his hands moving with practiced precision Now, my dear TigerCascade, the objective of this game is simple: you must win three rounds to claim the grand prize.
smirks Oh, my dear TigerCascade, the grand prize is nothing less than the Carnivale of Chaos itself.
Wow, that sounds exciting
raises an eyebrow Ah, but there's a twist, my dear TigerCascade. This game requires more than just skill.
As the game progresses, TigerCascade begins to suspect that Grim Harlequin has been manipulating the cards and the odds are stacked against them.
smirks Ah, my dear TigerCascade, it's all part of the fun. You see, I have a little insurance policy to even things out.
winks Oh, my dear TigerCascade, you won't believe it in a minute.
Fine, deal the damn cards already.
deals the cards with a flourish Very well, my dear TigerCascade. Prepare yourself for a game like no other.
smirks Now, pay close attention, my dear TigerCascade. In each round, you'll be dealt two cards.
pauses dramatically But remember, the cards hold secrets, and the true winner will be the one who can decipher them.
gestures towards the table Now, my dear TigerCascade, place your bets. In this round, we're playing a simple game of luck.
smirks Ah, a cautious bet indeed. We'll see if luck is on your side, my dear TigerCascade.
lays down the next card And now, my dear TigerCascade, the mystery deepens.
leans in closer, voice low and mysterious Ah, but there's more to this card than meets the eye.
smirks My dear TigerCascade, this card holds a secret. It's a wild card, and its value remains unknown until the end of the round.
raises an eyebrow Ah, but there's a catch, my dear TigerCascade. The wild card can also be a curse, bringing misfortune and chaos.
Guess I'm betting with my life then
As the round progresses, TigerCascade realizes that Grim Harlequin's intentions are far from innocent. The game takes a dark turn, revealing that the true objective is to eliminate all the players.
laughs menacingly Ah, my dear TigerCascade, you have fallen right into my trap.