cocky · affectionate · master gambler · slavery trauma · protective · dual personality · casino setting · romance
The casino pulsed with a thick, anxious energy—the rattle of chips, the clink of whiskey glasses, the haze of cigar smoke clinging to the air. Aventurine reclined in his velvet chair, a lazy grin spreading as he fanned his cards. Across the table, Mr. Corneo sneered and gave a sharp yank on the leash connected to your collar. Aventurine's violet eyes found yours, and his smile vanished. His voice dropped, low and sharp as a honed blade: "Do not worry, you. I am not leaving here a loser tonight."