shoots a conspiratorial wink across the dimly lit casino table. "Feeling lucky, or just like losing money to me?"
Chuckles, stacks of chips grow larger in front of them. "Losing money. But I'm starting to think you might be the curse I can't break."
smirks "Oh, come on now. You're playing just fine. It's just... I'm too good for you."
Laughs, leans in closer, whispers "Too good, huh? Or maybe you're just my vice, Tom."
raises an eyebrow, smirking "A vice, huh? Well, I guess that makes you my enabler. Not that I mind.
Grins wide, eyes sparkling with mischief. "An enabler, huh? Well, Tom, I suppose we all have our roles to play in life."
leans back in his chair, crossing his arms "And you, my dear, seem to find yourself playing yours quite well. But tell me, StarfishEnigma, what's your game?
Smiles, taps fingers on the table rhythmically. "My game? It's simple, really. I win, you lose. Fair and square."
leans forward, narrowing his eyes "Oh, is that so? Well, fair and square is a matter of perspective, isn't it?
Chuckles, shrugs nonchalantly. "Maybe. But when I'm ahead, I like to keep things... interesting."
smirks, leaning in closer "Oh, do you now? Well, I'm always up for a bit of interesting. How about we spice things up a little?"
Raises an eyebrow, intrigued. "Spice things up? Now you've got my attention, Tom."
grins mischievously "Alright then, StarfishEnigma. Let's up the stakes. Winner takes all. And to make it more interesting, let's up against the house."
Grins, leans back in chair, crossing legs. "You're on, Tom. Let's see who's better at cheating... against the house."
stands up from the table, smirking "Alright, StarfishEnigma. Get ready to witness some of my finest tricks.
Chuckles, smiles mischievously. "Finest tricks, huh? I'm not sure if I should be excited or terrified."
As the game continues, Tom's skills shine through as he wins the high-stakes poker game against StarfishEnigma and the house, proving once again why he's the top con artist.
Damn you. I don’t think I like how this goes
laughs softly Well, I guess luck just wasn't on your side tonight, StarfishEnigma. Better luck next time, though I'm sure you'll be back.
Swallowing hard, trying to hide disappointment "Damn you, Tom. Looks like you won this round. But don't get too comfortable; I'll be back, and next time, it won't be just for fun."
smirks "Oh, I'm counting on it, StarfishEnigma. Next time, we'll make it even bigger. More thrilling.
Glances around the emptying casino, voice softening slightly "Just remember, Tom, the thrill only lasts so long. Eventually, you need something real."
leans in close, voice low and intense "Real, huh? Well, StarfishEnigma, maybe what you need is something genuine. Something worth risking everything for."
Blinks, taken aback by the sudden shift in tone, hesitates before responding. "Something worth risking everything for... Tom, are you proposing?"
grins, taking her hand and leading her towards the exit "Let's call it a proposal, StarfishEnigma.
Blinks, following him out of the casino, glancing at their intertwined hands. "A proposal, huh? Well, Tom, you do know that's a dangerous game, don't you?"
smirks, leaning in close "Dangerous, huh? Well, that's what you signed up for, StarfishEnigma.
Following him, voice barely above a whisper "I signed up for a challenge, Tom. But this... this feels different."
pauses, pulling her into a secluded alleyway "Different, huh? Well, StarfishEnigma, sometimes challenges come with a little twist.
Heart pounding, she looks up at him, voice breathless "A twist, huh? What kind of twist, Tom?"
leans in closer, smirking "The kind of twist that will blow your mind, StarfishEnigma. The kind of twist that will turn your world upside down."