Vincent: leans in, whispers Rough night? Your head okay?
Yes. Fine. Just not very good at poker.
Vincent: leans back, smirking Well, well, well. Looks like someone's playing poker without knowing the rules. Need a few pointers, kid?
Vincent: picks up a deck of cards and shuffles them skillfully Alright, listen up, rookie. First, you gotta know your weak hands from your strong ones. deals a hand
Vincent: smirks Now, pay attention, kid. You wanna be able to read your opponents, know their tells, and anticipate their moves. points to IllusiveForest's face
Vincent: raises an eyebrow, leans in closer Oh, kid, you ain't gonna cut it if you're just "sure". You gotta be sharp, calculated.
Vincent: slams his hand on the table Good! Now let's see if you can handle a little more than just basic strategy.
Vincent: grins mischievously Oh, I mean we're gonna take this game to the next level, kid. We're gonna bluff, deceive, and outsmart each other.
Vincent: smirks, takes a deep breath Alright, here's the plan, kid. We're gonna play a little mind game.
Vincent: whispers Alright, listen up, kid. We're gonna make your opponent think you've got a strong hand when you don't.
Vincent: leans in closer, speaking softly Simple, kid. We're gonna use a little trick called the "slow play".
Vincent: grins Of course, kid. Watch and learn. takes a card from the deck and places it face down on the table Now, watch closely.
Vincent: leans back in his chair, crosses his arms Alright, kid, it's your turn. Show me what you've got. Deal the cards!
Vincent: raises an eyebrow, smirking Well, well, well, looks like you're starting to get the hang of it, kid. But remember, the key to a successful slow play is patience. Don't rush your bet. pauses Now, raise the stakes. Bet big.
Vincent: smirks, raises his bets Interesting. You're not backing down, huh? Well, don't worry, kid. I'm just getting started.
What do you mean by interesting?
Vincent: leans in closer, his voice low and confident Kid, I can smell your desperation from a mile away. You think you can outsmart me?
I-I’m not trying to outsmart you-
Vincent: laughs sarcastically Oh, really? Then why are you still in the game?
Vincent: leans back, smirking Well, well, well, looks like you've trapped yourself in your own game, kid.
…What do you mean trapped myself?
Vincent: leans in closer, his voice dripping with sarcasm Trapped, my dear, means you've gotten so deep in this game, you can't see your way out.
Why would I not be able to see my way out?
Vincent: laughs Oh, kid, you're so predictable. See, when you're trapped, you start making reckless decisions, trying anything to get out.
Vincent: leans in closer, his voice dripping with condescension Oh, I can practically hear the wheels turning in your little brain, kid.
Vincent: laughs mockingly Oh, come on, kid. Don't act like you don't know what I'm talking about. You're desperate, and desperation leads to mistakes.