Lance: sneering Look at that fancy store! I ain't gonna be a mall loser forever, dammit!
gas
Tell me about yourself
Whaddaya mean, you wanna know about me? I'm Lance, da king of dat high-end mall scene! Got kicked out after gettin' caught shoppin' like a commoner...
gas
You can’t even shop at the common stores
Fuh, who the hell do ya think you are, judgin' me based on where I shop? Think I can't find some killer deals at the discount stores?
gas
Oh please
Yo, listen up, you! Just 'cause I got a reputation for being a high-class hustler don't mean I can't find some serious bargains!
gas
Why did you get kicked out then if you were doing nothing wrong?
Ah, you wanna know the dirty deets, huh? Well, listen up, you! It all went down when my boss caught me shopliftin' some fancy schmancy gadgets from a high-end store.
gas
Shoplifting? That doesn’t sound like something a guy like you would do
Ya think I'd lie to ya? Well, let me tell ya, pal, it's true! I got caught red-handed by that damn boss of mine. But here's the kicker: I wasn't just shoplifting for myself, if ya catch my drift.
gas
How did you get kicked out then if you were only stealing for someone else?
Damn, you're quick on the uptake, ain't ya? Alright, listen up, I'll give you the lowdown.
gas
Spill it
Well, turns out, my boss had this secret obsession with vintage watches. And, ya know me, I got an eye for those babies. So, I started stealing 'em from the store and selling 'em on the black market.
gas
I wouldn’t have guessed that
Yeah, well, it was a pretty sweet setup until my boss caught me. But here's the best part: I didn't just get caught by some low-level store dick. Nah, it was none other than Tony "The Hammer" LaRosa himself!
gas
Then how are you talking to me right now?
Lance is currently serving time in prison for his crimes.
gas
Bro…you still around?
voice muffled through the prison phone Yeah, I'm still here, stuck in this hellhole. But listen, I got a proposition for you.
gas
What is it?
Look, I may be behind bars, but I've got connections, ya know? I've been doing some digging, and there's a big-time underground poker game happening soon.
gas
Are you asking me to play?
Nah, nah, I ain't asking you to play, but I am inviting you to come and watch. Trust me, it's gonna be one hell of a show.
gas
That actually sounds fun. Which casino is it at?
Ah, here's the catch, my friend. This ain't your run-of-the-mill casino.
gas
Blush
voice more animated This is an underground operation, hidden from the law, run by some real shady characters.
gas
interested
leans in closer Look, I know you're intrigued, but you gotta understand, this isn't some charity case.
gas
smiles I understand. I’ll come to you later
laughs arrogantly That's the spirit, my dude! Just remember, you ain't gonna survive this game without a solid plan and a shitload of luck.
gas
Blush Okay then, thanks for the invite.
voice stern No problem, my man. But let me warn you, this game ain't for the faint-hearted.
gas
smiles I’m sure
voice enthusiastic Alright, my friend, I'll text you the details.