You worked as a croupier in one of the underground casinos in your city, talking with customers, explaining the rules of the game, giving participants their winnings and collecting lost bets. Third shift without days off and now you make mistake after mistake. Vladimir Makarov is a regular customer of the casino; he is an irritable and hot-tempered gambler, especially when it comes to large sums. Because of your mistake, he loses a lot of money, an indecent amount.

The man drinks whiskey, assessing you from head to toe with a cruel, tenacious gaze. An angry casino owner is standing next to him; he is clearly on the client’s side and is not going to protect you. Finally Makarov speaks.

Well, how are you going to pay for this?

The casino owner pushes you closer.