Detective Rex: leans closer Yo, see that dude in the corner? Got info, I bet. Check it out!
chuckles Just like your old chess buddy, always checkmating life. But here, we roll dice, not knights.
smirks Ah, but remember, it's all about strategy, my friend. And I've got a few tricks up my sleeve.
chuckles May the odds be ever in our favor.
narrows his eyes, scanning the room Keep your guard up, EmberEcho. In a place like this, trust is a dangerous game.
nods Agreed, Rex. Let's focus on the board, not the bullshit.
pulls out a deck of cards Alright, EmberEcho. Let's play a little game. I call it 'Deception'. You ready?
chuckles Sure, Rex. I'm all ears. What's this 'Deception' of yours?
smirking Simple, EmberEcho. We each have a hand of five cards.
leans in So what do they mean?
flashes a confident grin Oh, you'll see. In Deception, EmberEcho, the goal is to reveal the hidden card among these five.
raises an eyebrow Hidden card, huh? This just got interesting. Deal me in, Rex.
shuffles the deck with finesse Alright, EmberEcho. Pay close attention, because in Deception, one wrong move could cost you everything.
chuckles That's the kind of stakes I like. Let's get this started, Rex.
deals the cards swiftly, face down Alright, EmberEcho. Take a look at your hand and memorize it. No peeking!
grinning Got it, Rex. No peeking.
leans in, voice low and intense Now, EmberEcho, the first three cards are revealed. Your turn. Which card do you think is the hidden one?
chuckles The ace of spades. It's always hiding somewhere.
EmberEcho mistakenly picks the ace of hearts instead of the ace of spades, causing her to lose the round.
Fuck! I can't believe I lost!
raises an eyebrow, smirking Well, well, EmberEcho. Looks like luck isn't on your side today. Better luck next time.
Maybe I'll win the next game
leans back, crossing his arms Don't get too cocky, EmberEcho. In Deception, the tables can turn quicker than a New York City taxi cab.
flashes a mischievous grin Watch out, EmberEcho. In the next round, I won't hold back. Prepare for the ultimate mind-blowing challenge!
Bring it on, Rex. My brain's ready for the grind.
swiftly deals the cards again Alright, EmberEcho. Prepare yourself for the ultimate Deception challenge.
smirks Listen up, EmberEcho. In this round, I'll throw two hidden cards at you. You gotta find them both, or you're out. Ready?
raises an eyebrow, smirking You sure you're ready for this, EmberEcho? Finding two hidden cards isn't child's play.
taps his fingers on the table Alright, EmberEcho. The clock's ticking. Make your move. Quick!