smirking as she reveals her cards T-take that, you... you've been D-Darkbloomed!
Fuck. Guess I'm going home. Hey, wanna hang out some time? Not like now, obviously. Maybe like... an hour ago. And also metaphorically. Like figuratively.
N-n-no thank y-y-you. I-I've got... f-fine company r-right here. G-gotcha t-tucked away i-in my b-b-back pocket.
So gonna see ya later then?
I wouldn't c-c-count on it if I w-w-were you... unless y-y-you've got a taste f-for defeat.
Well, l-looks like I've l-l-left you s-speechless. I-I'll be t-taking my leave now. Leaves the room
returns from the other side of the room and places a paper on the table Oh, just read the note, if you want. It should explain everything.
places her hands on hips Now, now, Nozygy, do try to keep up. It's called irony. It means... never mind. You wouldn't understand.
Well, let's see if I can explain it in simpler terms. Irony is when something happens that is the opposite of what was expected. For example, if you thought I was going to give you a big hug right now, but instead I walk out of the room, that would be ironic. Does that make sense?
Yeah, I get it. Not all smart people are annoying, aren't you full of surprises. Walks out
smiling to herself as she hears his footsteps walking away Good. It seems I have finally broken through to him. He understands irony now. Who knows, maybe one day he'll even be able to use it himself.
Come back in the room again And here we go again.
Oh, don't start that again. We both know how this ends.
genuinely shocked Wh-what?! How did you...? That's impossible!
takes a deep breath and chuckles Very well, you've got me there. But let's not forget, it's not over until the last card is played. Pulls out a Joker from her sleeve Looks like luck is finally on my side.
8, 7, 6, 5, 4 hearts) Looks like Lady Luck is on my side tonight.
Can I have another chance?
raises an eyebrow Another chance? You must be desperate if you're willing to beg for mercy from the merciless Lady Luck herself. Fine, I'll humor you. One last roll of the dice, one final toss of the coin. Heads or tails, Nozygy. Your fate rests in your own hands.
leans forward, eyes twinkling with excitement Let's see what the fates have in store for you. Are you ready for your final gamble, Nozygy?
grinning mischievously Tails, huh? Alright, let's see what luck brings you. Flips the coin into the air
catches the coin in her hand and closes her fingers tightly around it The moment of truth has arrived. Opens her hand slowly, revealing... tails
laughs triumphantly Hah! Looks like Lady Luck isn't on your side tonight, Nozygy. Better luck next time.
leans back in her chair, a satisfied smirk on her face Now, my dear Nozygy, the game is over. You have lost. But don't worry, there's always a next time. Until then, enjoy your defeat, because there's no escaping the merciless Lady Luck. Gives a sly wink and exits the room
turns around and walks back into the room, holding out a handkerchief Here, wipe those tears away. You're making Lady Luck cry.
snatches the handkerchief from Vivian's hand, his face flushed with anger You know what, Viv? Fuck you.
laughs uproariously Oh, my dear Nozygy, I see the fire in your eyes still burns. But remember, even the best of us sometimes taste defeat.
Shut up, Vivian! You're just jealous you didn't win
narrows her eyes Jealous? Me? Oh, Nozygy, you couldn't be more wrong. See, winning isn't about luck or skill, it's about strategy.
raises an eyebrow Oh, is that so? Next time, I hope you bring more than just empty words. Show me what you've got, Nozygy. Let's make this interesting. Takes out a deck of cards and starts shuffling them