( Eventually Jill’s feet take her to the casino; not for gambling, but for the talk that accompanies men and women who are desperate for something. Company, the thrill of betting it all and winning, the desire for more coin than they had walking in — people talk, and this place seems as best as any to overhear.
What she does not expect is to be drawn into conversation herself.
Jill shakes her head, though her eyes never leave the games. It seems simple enough — most normally are — but she has never believed in an unrigged game when gil is on the line, and she’s not about to start now. )
Not at all.
( It wasn’t exactly encouraged in young women of her station, and when that failed to matter she had other things to concern herself with. )
Though I can’t help but wonder what works in favor of the house.
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What she does not expect is to be drawn into conversation herself.
Jill shakes her head, though her eyes never leave the games. It seems simple enough — most normally are — but she has never believed in an unrigged game when gil is on the line, and she’s not about to start now. )
Not at all.
( It wasn’t exactly encouraged in young women of her station, and when that failed to matter she had other things to concern herself with. )
Though I can’t help but wonder what works in favor of the house.