Re: Chi Dee's Gaming House
Tarrov straightened his doublet and nodded to Malder. “That sounds good; I’d appreciate a second set of eyes. Let’s go.” He brought a small steel mirror out of an inconspicuous pocket and checked his hair. Satisfied that he looked the part of the young-gentleman-about-town, he beckoned to Verik’s henchman and set off across the street.
It went pretty much as the bard had expected. He looked bored as the half-orc bouncers conducted their inspection, as if no one could possibly find a reason to keep him out of a gaming establishment. He nodded amiably to the doorman as the man let him inside, winked at Malder, and strode into Chi-Dee’s place like he owned it.
Looking quickly around the gaming area, he figured the bar would be the best place to go for information. He approached the barmen and gave them his best rich-kid-with-money-to-burn smile.
“Gentlemen!” He said with gusto. “I’ll have whatever you consider your specialty. Every barman I know has one, and I’d like to sample yours.” He leaned over the bar, conspirator-like. “This is my first time here, although I certainly know this place by its reputation. Tell me, what is it that sets Chi-Dee’s apart from the other gaming establishments in the City? Like, say, Devargo’s?” He gave the room an ostentatiously-skeptical once-over. “My friends keep on telling me I need to try this place, but they were rather mysterious as to the why. And to tell you the truth, it looks pretty run-of-the-mill to me.” He nodded to the stage. “Is there some sort of entertainment to which I can look forward?”
As Tarrov spoke, he looked around carefully, keeping his eyes peeled for any sign of Choffrey or any of the other younger persons who might be pressed into work at the gaming house. He also tried to spot any patrons who looked like regulars who might be willing to share some of the secrets of the establishment that had taken so much of their money, as well as determine whether the dealers were indeed armed. In this case, knowledge truly was power.
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