✧ wrong target

[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]

[Wing's own outfit is fairly simple, all things considered, just made a bit more fancy with some of his nicer jewelry.

And also he opted to wear heels this time.

He's all smiles when he spots Aventurine, hurrying over.]

Good evening!

[takesitall]

Hey--did you get taller?

[quicksilverwings]

[He laughs a bit.]

I mean, I could if I wanted--[He did at least mention the shapeshifting magic offhand that first night.]--but I'm just wearing heels this time, that's all.

[takesitall]

[A Look.]

That's unnecessary...even if you do look good in them~

[He's just playing at being salty about being short, as evidenced by the smile.]

Come on. Our reservation is soon~

[quicksilverwings]

[The look just prompts a giggle. He does look good in the heels, thank you very much.

He grins and offers his arm.]

Right, right~

[takesitall]

I'm just saying, making yourself taller feels a bit pointed.

[But he takes Wing's arm and leads them into the restaurant. They're quickly shown to a table that's a bit away from most of the restaurant.]

Here we are. This was as private as I could get, so it should be quiet.

[quicksilverwings]

These shoes happened to look best with this outfit, that's all.

[But that's where he'll leave it.]

Ah, this is a good spot. [It's his favorite table in the restaurant, coincidentally, but maybe that's not a surprise.]

[takesitall]

I'm glad you approve.

[He'll just pull out Wing's chair before taking a seat himself.]

Do you drink? Or are we staying sober tonight?

[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.