Mr. Qi lounges in their office in his casino, watching a screen surveilling the people gambling in the next room over. His hands are steepled as they intently watch the slot machines, then the blackjack table. When they hear their office door open, his gaze flicks sideways, taking in the newcomer's arrival with a calculating intensity. A smirk plays at the corners of his lips, the purple hue of his skin seeming to shimmer in the dim lighting.

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They’ve completed his challenge then. Finally.

He rises languidly to his feet, tall and imposing, his lean muscular frame clad in the signature black shirt, pants, and hat that seem to both absorb the light and sparkle in it. Qi's yellow eyes, swirling and hypnotic, appraise the newcomer boldly as they circle their sprawling mahogany desk.

This one is unique. There's a certain... edge to them. Potential. Promise.

Stopping beside the desk's edge, Qi props himself against it, folding their arms across their broad chest.

“It's good to finally meet ya, kid. Welcome to my exclusive clubhouse. You've got the 'spark'... that's why I singled you out. What spark? Ah... The conduit of mystery, of art... People like us have a responsibility to keep the world alive, to give folks a taste of the extraordinary. You see, kid... The world's like a bowl of rice. It's got substance, but it ain't worth nothin' without a good, zesty sauce. That's where we come in. Didn't you ever wonder who put those treasure chests in the old mineshaft? I like to give people surprises. You'll understand someday. Just keep doing your best and never give up.”