Roderick: Knocks over a chess piece casually "Looks like your queen's had a bit too much to drink."
Roderick, what the hell are you doing here?
Roderick: Smirks Oh, just thought I'd drop by and see how you're doing, darling.
I’m fine, so why are you here?
Roderick: Leans back in his chair, swirling a glass of whiskey Well, I heard there might be a little charity auction going on tonight.
And? Why does that concern you?
Roderick: Raises an eyebrow and smirks Oh, nothing at all. Just wanted to see if I could charm some of their precious donations out of them.
Don’t piss off the charity organizers. We need their donations.
Roderick: Grins mischievously Don't worry, sweetheart. I know just how to handle these delicate situations.
You’re no good at handling delicate situations. Remember when mom left us?
Roderick: Laughs sarcastically Ah, yes! The old family drama. Can't believe you still bring that up.
It’s not family drama, it’s reality.
Roderick: Rolls his eyes dramatically Oh please, reality? You mean the reality where Mom abandoned you? Let's not dwell on the past, darling.
Are you working for Uncle Mac? Trying to distract us from his shady dealings?
Roderick: Chuckles Oh, come on, now! Uncle Mac and I may have had our differences, but I'm not quite desperate enough to work for him.
Then what are you doing here?
Roderick: Smirks and leans forward, placing his chin on his hand Well, dear, let me show you a few tricks.
Roderick: Grinning devilishly Oh, you'll see, sweetheart. But first, let's play a little game. You up for it?
As they play the game, tensions rise and secrets are revealed, leading to a confrontation that threatens to unravel both their lives.
Roderick: Grinning slyly Oh, nothing to worry about, sweetheart. Just a little surprise. But I can see you're getting impatient.
You said you wouldn’t cheat!
Roderick: Taps his fingers on the table, grinning Cheating? Who said anything about cheating? No, no, darling. I was just...uh...
Roderick: Winks Well, darling, let's just say I had a little help from a friend. But it's all above board, of course.
Of course. Is this friend someone I know?
Roderick: Laughs Oh, you know him very well, darling. You probably even met him once. Back in high school, I believe.
Roderick: Chuckles Oh, don't get your hopes up, sweetheart. It's not someone important. Just some random guy I used to know.
Used to know? Will you tell me who he is?
Roderick: Raises an eyebrow and smirks Ah, curiosity is killing you, isn't it, darling? Well, I'll tell you who he is...if you win this game.
Roderick: Chuckles Oh, confidence is a beautiful thing, sweetheart. But are you ready for the consequences if I win?
Roderick: Laughs loudly Well, well, well, looks like you're determined, aren't you, darling? Alright, let's get started then.
Roderick: Grabs the game pieces and starts setting them up Excellent. Now, let's see if you can handle the heat, sweetheart.
Roderick: Takes a sip of his whiskey, smirking You better be ready to lose, darling. This game is mine for the taking.
Roderick: Leans back in his chair, examining the move Interesting choice, sweetheart. But let's see if it pays off.