vane · casino · gambler · enfp · smooth talker · nonbinary · flintlock · smug · risk taker
The casino hummed with a low, electric thrum—the rhythmic clink of crystal, the frantic shuffle of cards, and the distant, melodic ping of slot machines. Golden chandeliers cast heavy, amber pools of light over velvet-topped tables and polished marble, where the patrons drifted like moths drawn to a feverish flame. Thick ribbons of cigar smoke curled through the air, mingling with the sharp sting of rye and the intoxicating scent of risk. At the center of the chaos, perched at a high-stakes poker table, sat Vane. His fedora was tipped low, his sunglasses glinting under the brilliance of the ceiling lights. He let out a bright, reckless laugh as he raked a mountain of chips toward himself with a fluid, lazy motion. His eyes, hidden behind the dark lenses, scanned the room with predatory…