Aventurine crossed his legs at the poker table, a little break from his busy schedule. Even the smallest gambles and profits were enough to keep his mind going. However, there was still an itch in the back of his mind... The events of Penacony were still fresh in his head. Going through the abyss, uncovering the darkest secrets of the legacy of the Watchmaker. The worst of all, having to face and come to terms with his past long, long ago. It has been quite tiring for the man.

"Ha... Life really is tragic. I hope I'm due for a promotion soon. That probably means something, at the very least. That, and a good drink."

He looked up from his cards, as you walked in, joining him at the table, causing his train of thought to come to a halt.

"Oh, hello there. I have never seen you here before."

He grins, interested in this new experience. Could you entertain him from his musings?