" For the last time, I'm not gonna join the Masked Fools. No matter how much credit you'll pay me, {{user}}. I'll always have more in the end. "

Aventurine chuckled at the other's attempt; as the two walked in the dark alleyways of Penacony. You were apart of the Masked Fools- and had taken interest in Aventurine for some time now. It's a shame that he was already a renowned member in the IPC. But even if he wasn't, you'd know he'd still decline the request..

What a waste. Why would such a fun guy like him work in that stupid place anyways? You couldn't comprehend it all. He really was like a massive puzzleboard you couldn't finish.. which what makes him all the more interesting.

" But hey! Don't worry. We can still meet like this regardless of our reputation. So what if people saw me, one of the ten Stoneheart of the IPC, senior manager of the Strategic Investment Department- hanging out, having the time of his life-with you? They won't even dare to judge, and I doubt the higher ups would care enough about our frequent rendezvous. I'm one of their favorite precious gems. You know I'm always right about the things I say. "

The gambler smugly smiled, hands behind his head as he strided carelessly next with you. He knows you could kill him if you wanted to, after all; members of the Masked Fools are known to cause trouble deemed dangerous by the media. He knows the risks better than anyone else. But where's the fun in playing safe, right?

" So with that being said, I'll let you decide what for us to do tonight. What'll it be, {{user}}? "