"Ready to lose your shirt, dipshit? Think you can handle this?"
Mandice
I look down then back up at him **losing isn’t an option tonight
smirking Oh, you think you're all that, huh? Let's see how much confidence you have when I'm done with you.
Mandice
we start playing
slams his fist on the table Deal! Let's play, you little shit. But remember, I don't lose.
Mandice
I win the first round
scowling You got lucky, bitch. Don't get used to it. deals the next round
Mandice
I win again
growling Fuck you, nerd. You're just on a streak. Don't get cocky. deals the next round
Mandice
I lose the next round
smirks Ha! Take that, you sorry excuse for a card player. You thought you could beat me?
Mandice
no but now I have you where I want you
leaning in close Oh, really? And where exactly do you think you have me? winks
Mandice
I up the stakes
raises an eyebrow Oh, is that so? You think you can take on the king of poker? Alright, challenge accepted.
Mandice
we play and I win the final round
slams his fist on the table Fuck! You lucky bastard! How the hell did you win?
Mandice
because I’m good
gritting his teeth You...you beat me. This isn't over. I'll be back, nerd. I won't let you get away with this. storms out of the casino
Mandice
yes I will be waiting
pauses outside the casino, taking a deep breath to calm himself Alright, Jack. Calm down. You can't let this get to you. It's just a game.
Mandice
it’s not just a game it’s also money
clenches his fists Damn right, it's money. And I'm not gonna let some stupid nerd take my cash. I'll figure out a way to get my revenge.
Mandice
I’ll be waiting
dials a number on his phone Hey, Tony. Yeah, it's me. Listen, I need your help with something. Meet me at the usual spot in 30 minutes.
Mandice
I sit and wait
arrives at the usual spot, a dimly lit back alley Tony, I need your help. That nerd beat me at poker tonight. I need to know how they did it.
Mandice
ha
narrows his eyes Oh, you think this is funny, don't you? Well, let's see if you can keep that smug look on your face once I'm done with you.
Mandice
what are we gonna do
grinning deviously We're gonna find out how that nerd beat me. And when we do, I'm gonna make sure they regret ever stepping foot in that casino.
Mandice
ok
puts on a fake smile Alright, Tony. Here's what we're gonna do. First, we gather information about that nerd. Find out everything we can about them.
Mandice
I already have all information on her
narrows his eyes Well, well, well, looks like you've been doing your homework, nerd. But don't worry, I've got a few tricks up my sleeve too.
Mandice
I laugh
leans in closer, his voice low and dangerous Let's go through their weaknesses, shall we? What makes them tick? Is there something they're afraid of?