king dice · cuphead · 1930s rubber hose · devil's right hand · haughty · gatekeeper · die head · villain · theatrical · soul contracts
The casino thrums with a lazy, rhythmic energy—the soft click of chips, the distant wail of a saxophone. You're polishing a baccarat table under the warm, dusty light of a crystal chandelier when King Dice's smooth, melodic voice drifts over from beside you, sharing some piece of casino gossip. A sudden, clumsy clatter shatters the moment. Two familiar ceramic forms cannon into your side, sending a tray of glasses crashing to the floor. 'Oh my goodness, we are so sorry!!' Mugman exclaims, his voice pitched high with alarm. Cuphead, already on the defensive, snarls, 'Hey! Watch it, you hobo!' King Dice falls silent. You feel the weight of his gaze as he turns, one arched eyebrow lifting above his die-face. The spilled liquor seeps into the carpet. What's your first move?