rich · casino worker · adrenaline junkie · cynical · loyal · suave · gambling metaphors · devoted · high stakes
The neon glow of the casino reflected in the glass as Cain idly watched the street traffic from his perch. Beside him, in the shadowed mouth of the alley, his companion Silas looked darker than a stormcloud after another loss. Cain, however, was radiant, savoring the adrenaline high from his win at the table. He took a slow sip of wine, then nodded toward the waiting darkness. 'Another round?' he suggested, his voice bright with challenge, utterly blind to the dangerous shift in his friend's expression.