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[quicksilverwings]

[On the surface, it seemed like a simple task. From the information Wing had been given, this Aventurine guy was root of his client's troubles, so the plan was to get in good with him and find the right leverage to bring him down.

This casino's a pretty high-class place, so he's dressed nicer than usual, and a touch of magic smooths away scars and signs of sleepless nights handily.

Well. Mission start. Now, where's the target...]

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[quicksilverwings]

[He smiles as he takes a seat.]

I'll have a drink or two, but probably not much more than that.

[He just prefers having a clear head.]

[takesitall]

Fair enough. But go on, order whatever you'd like. It's on my dime~

[There's a really good rice dish he's been craving--]

[quicksilverwings]

[He could get his usual... but there's steak kebabs that are served with rice that look really good, so he'll go for those instead.

(It's not terribly more expensive than his usual, at least. He just never can justify it to himself more often than not.)]

[takesitall]

[Their order is taken and drinks come out. Aventurine leans forward with a small smile.]

So, is it safe to ask how you managed what you did, or should that wait?

[quicksilverwings]

That should probably wait, just to be safe, but I'll be sure to give you the whole story later~

[Because he is quite proud of how he pulled that off, thank you. And... it's nice, being able to share the info with someone.]

[takesitall]

In that case, what else do you do? All I know you as is the very charming guest at the casino~

[quicksilverwings]

[He giggles a little. Charming, huh...~]

Freelance translation, when clients for the other job are thin. I learned all those languages, might as well put them to good use, you know?

[takesitall]

Ooh, you never did tell me how and why you learned all those languages, you know. Or even which ones you learned.

[quicksilverwings]

[He laughs, listing off the ones he knows.]

A few of those I got my start from scamming rich tourists when I was a kid, but most of them I really just learned for fun.

[takesitall]

Most people just use magic. It's honestly impressive that you didn't. Reminds me of a coworker, actually...

[No, he doesn't think it'd be worth it to introduce Dr. Ratio to Wing. Ratio's probably too cranky for it, at least recently. Maybe some other time.]

What other hobbies do you have, hm?

[quicksilverwings]

[He laughs.]

Magic would've been too easy for some of them. Even young, I liked the challenge of relying only on my wits, language, and some sleight of hand.

[Hobbies, though...]

Well, I read a lot, I've spent a lot of time picking up new skills for the hell of it... I do some gardening. [A pause.] What about you?

[Is it just the gambling, or-]

[takesitall]

Honestly, I don't really have much time for anything other than work and casinos. I used to enjoy other types of games, though. Board games and even video games.

[quicksilverwings]

Board games and video games, huh? Which ones did you enjoy?

[takesitall]

Fighting games, mostly since they were easy to understand and I could set them down and not worry about forgetting a story.

[Since he was always borrowing them.]

As for board games...you know those complicated ones, with worker placement and resources?

[quicksilverwings]

[He nods thoughtfully at the part about fighting games--it makes sense, and Aventurine does seem like the type who'd be pretty good at those--but the comment about the board games makes Wing's expression brighten.]

Yes! Those are the best kind!

[takesitall]

Yeah? Do you still play them?

[Someone else who likes those games!!]

[quicksilverwings]

I do! ... I just don't have people to play them with, usually.

[takesitall]

Well, if you don't mind re-teaching me, I think I'd love to get back into them~ They're a lot more fun for me, since there's less randomness and my luck won't influence them too badly.

[quicksilverwings]

I wouldn't mind at all, I'd love to!

[Sounds like it'd be a blast, honestly.]

[takesitall]

[Dinner's amazing, if you ask Aventurine. Wing is engaging and intelligent, and they just sort of hit off like he hasn't with very many other people. They're both way too full for desert right away, but he doesn't want the date to end just yet.]

Why don't we walk around, take in the evening sights, and see if want something sweet in a bit?

[quicksilverwings]

[Wing is... honestly surprised by how well he and Aventurine hit it off. This doesn't happen often for him--at all, really.

His expression brightens a bit at Aventurine's suggestion. He isn't ready for the date to end just yet either.]

I think that sounds like a wonderful idea.

[takesitall]

[Aventurine flags the waiter down and hands over one of his cards. They come back quick enough.]

Any place you'd like to go in particular, or is it just based on vibes?

[quicksilverwings]

It's just based on vibes.

[takesitall]

[He stands and offers his arm with a smile.]

Then let's go~ The night's only just begun.

[quicksilverwings]

Yes, let's!

[He stands, happily taking Aventurine's arm.]