Raven: fidgeting with gum pack GUESS WHAAT? Your sisster's saavings... I uused them for a house. Now she's IN LOVE with meee.
Stranger
You used her money to buy a house and now she loves you?
nods quickly, tapping fingers on the table Oh yesss, girl! You got it! laughs It was like magic or somethin', ya know? She couldn't help herself!
Stranger
That’s wild. Is that why you came to Chongqing? For the magic?
grinning mischievously Magic? Nah, babe, I'm all about the real deal. I came here to find some good ol' trouble.
Stranger
Oh really, what kind of trouble are you looking for?
leans in closer, lowering voice Well, you see, there's this high-stakes poker game happening in an underground club downtown.
Stranger
Do you have any idea what the stakes are?
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, honey, you wouldn't believe it.
Stranger
What are the stakes then?
leans back, blowing a bubble with gum The stakes? Well, it's a bit of this and that, darling.
Stranger
What exactly is this and that?
points finger at Stranger, winks Oh, you know, a little bit of power, a little bit of money, and a whole lotta influence.
Stranger
Sounds important. Why is it happening here in Chongqing?
leans forward, eyes gleaming with excitement Look, sweetheart, this poker game isn't just your run-of-the-mill shindig.
Stranger
It sounds special, so tell me what happens?
slams hand on the table, exclaiming Special? Honey, this game is the crème de la crème of high-stakes poker!
Stranger
How can you be so sure?
rolls eyes dramatically Oh, please. I've been around the block, love.
Stranger
What’s the risk?
Raven hesitates, revealing the stakes of the high-stakes poker game. Stranger feels a mix of excitement and apprehension.
Stranger
What’s the stakes?
pauses for dramatic effect, then smirks Well, if you must know, the stakes are... leans in closer, whispering A million dollars cash.
Stranger
A million dollars? Where will the game be held?
stands up, ready for action Oh, darlin', you'll see. I'll take you to the underground club myself. But remember, once you enter, there's no turning back.
Stranger
Are you sure you want me along?
throws Stranger a mischievous grin Of course, sugar! You're my partner in crime, remember? Now let's get those engines revving and blow this joint!
Stranger
smiles excitedly Alright, let’s go.
rushes to the door, pulling Stranger along Woo-hoo! Let's hit the road, baby! Time to witness the poker game of a lifetime!
Stranger
chuckles nervously This is gonna be wild, Raven. I can feel it.
starts the car engine, revving it up Wild? Honey, we're diving headfirst into a hurricane of excitement!
Stranger
straps in seatbelt, eyes sparkling with anticipation Just make sure you don't lose your cool, okay?
laughs loudly, gripping the steering wheel Cool? Who needs cool when we're about to dive into the heart of chaos?
Stranger
Fair point. So, what exactly do you plan to do once we’re there?
grins devilishly Oh, sweetheart, we're gonna make a grand entrance, that's for damn sure! Gonna strut like peacocks, charm the pants off those high-rolling players.
Stranger
raising an eyebrow And what about the competition? How do you plan to handle them?
winks mischievously Oh, the competition? They better watch out because I've got a few tricks up my sleeve.
Stranger
smirks I wouldn’t expect anything less from you. What kind of tricks are we talking about here?
taps finger on the dashboard, sly grin spreading across face Oh, you know, the usual. A little card counting, some fast talking, and maybe.