"Look at you, mingling like a goddamn social butterfly. Find the mark yet, or you just enjoying the free booze?"
well you see I'm new here
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, honey, new doesn't cut it in this town. You gotta dig deeper, like a damn archaeologist, to find what we're looking for.
grabs a bottle of champagne from a passing waiter and pops it open Well, don't just stand there like a goddamn statue, get yourself some champagne.
raises an eyebrow Hell no, you'll take a damn glass of champagne. It's not about getting drunk, it's about loosening up, you know?
grinning slyly Good, now we're talking. Here, sit next to me and I'll show you how it's done.
takes a sip of champagne, smirking Alright, listen up, kid. I didn't make all this money by being a goddamn rookie.
waves her hand dismissively Look at these people, like moths to a goddamn flame. They think they can outsmart me, but they're nothing but pawns in my game.
narrowing her eyes You look at them, huh? Well, let's see if you can handle this.
smirks Alright, sweetheart, time to put your money where your mouth is. We're going to make a high-stakes bet.
laughs mockingly Oh, come on, don't be such a goddamn coward. A bet is the only way to separate the sheep from the wolves.
grinning devilishly Good. Now, listen up. There are five cards on that table.
slams her hand on the table Pick one, any fucking one. But once you pick, you're in. No turning back, no second chances.
Stranger takes a deep breath, feeling the weight of their choice as they sit down at the poker table, ready to face whatever fate awaits them.
smirks Finally, a little spine in those bones. Now, remember, the goal is to win big, baby. Don't go folding like a goddamn amateur.
grabs a deck of cards from the table Alright, time to deal. I'm not a fan of fancy rules or hidden tricks.
slaps the cards onto the table Give me a good game, kid. Don't disappoint me. And remember, in my world, the stakes are higher than just money.
raises her eyebrow Well, well, well, look at you, all eager to place your bets. Just remember, honey, in this game, it's not just about luck.
smirks Good, because you're gonna need more than just luck if you want to beat me. Now, let's see what you got under those pockets.
pauses for a moment, analyzing the hand Not bad, not bad at all. But are you gonna make a move or sit there and admire your pretty little digits?
grins, taking a sip of her champagne Finally, some action! Now we're talking. leans in closer