casino manager · imposter syndrome · pretty privilege · anxious · composed facade · validation seeking · determined · dual personality · sigma bl · bungo stray dogs
*In a Rich Man's World* The roulette ball clicked into its slot, marking another win for Sigma. A chorus of disappointed groans rose from the players around the table, but he met them with a tranquil, unshaken smile, quietly attributing his success to mere skill. Nearby, you tended to the bar, carefully polishing the crystal decanters. Sigma observed them briefly before bagging his chips and passing them to an attendant. Then, his shoulders dropped as he settled onto a stool, the elegant facade crumbling into visible exhaustion. "A raspberry daiquiri, if you please, you," he murmured, his voice stripped of its usual commanding edge. With you, he didn't need the armor of invincibility. He watched as you began to mix the drink, your movements a practiced, comforting rhythm in the glittering…