Julianna turned, an amused expression on her face, and then looked up to make eye contact. Blond, mid-to-late twenties, well-built. The shirt was new, she could see the creases where it was freshly unfolded from the package. Not well-dressed enough to be a professional gambler.
"It's the first time I've won," she said. "The odds always favor the house, which is why I don't wager much. But roulette is a better bet than cards, because there are fewer chances for some blighter at the table to cheat. Are you behind on your rent?"
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on 2013-09-06 07:00 pm (UTC)"It's the first time I've won," she said. "The odds always favor the house, which is why I don't wager much. But roulette is a better bet than cards, because there are fewer chances for some blighter at the table to cheat. Are you behind on your rent?"