[That sounds like a complete trap but on the other hand he can't turn that bet down, because winning would mean a lot. And it's not something he's asking, it's a wager Crow's offering, so Crow can't even get pissy about it.
...Well Crow can always get pissy but.
He doesn't have to think about it long, jaw setting with determination. He doesn't like the losing stake but that just means he has to win.]
Although given that his regular card decks are marked he's got to switch or cheating will just naturally occur. So he's doing a bit of sleight-of-hand to trade for the clean deck as he shuffles.]
[He allows the kiss, sighing and leaning back on a hand until Crow continues and then he goes kind of still.
His kneejerk reaction is to tell Crow he doesn't have to but, he wants Crow to. He closes his eyes instead, suddenly feeling double tired in some kind of mix of relief and stress.]
[A little more tense than he should be, being help. But he doesn't try to break away, instead wrapping his arms around Crow and holding him too tightly.]
Good. It'd be a pain if you made me chase you down.
[He's accepting this too-tight hug without complaint. He wants to be comforting to Phoenix, and, well... he kind of likes feeling wanted this much. More than kind of.]
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[That sounds like a complete trap but on the other hand he can't turn that bet down, because winning would mean a lot. And it's not something he's asking, it's a wager Crow's offering, so Crow can't even get pissy about it.
...Well Crow can always get pissy but.
He doesn't have to think about it long, jaw setting with determination. He doesn't like the losing stake but that just means he has to win.]
You're on.
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[This one is important, so Crow won't cheat.
Although given that his regular card decks are marked he's got to switch or cheating will just naturally occur. So he's doing a bit of sleight-of-hand to trade for the clean deck as he shuffles.]
Give me all you got!
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Eheheh, sweet victory!
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Still, he's not a sore loser, so with a frustrated sigh he lets his cards drop and scrubs at his face.]
Dammit... Well, you win, fair and square.
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[He's so satisfied! And honestly he'd rather see that honest frustration than any sad faces so this is mission accomplished.
Still, he's leaning close to try to steal a quick kiss.]
But I was gonna talk to you anyway, so you kinda win too.
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His kneejerk reaction is to tell Crow he doesn't have to but, he wants Crow to. He closes his eyes instead, suddenly feeling double tired in some kind of mix of relief and stress.]
I really should learn not to gamble with you.
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[Come here and let me cuddle yooou]
You were so into it, it was really cute.
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Not inspiring me to make more bets with you.
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Should I phrase it differently? "Waah, Phoenix, you're so handsome when you're competitive!"
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[He's not going to though, and he'll lean on Crow.]
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[He's not unhappy he's just complaining.]
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[Phoenix is cute when he's grouching so--]
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[If he has a debt then Phoenix will have to keep chasing him down for it! Sounds good to Crow.]
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Well that's good. I wasn't planning on letting you get away from me anyway.
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[But he's the one pulling Phoenix into his arms gently, to mush his face in his hair.]
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Good. It'd be a pain if you made me chase you down.
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[He's accepting this too-tight hug without complaint. He wants to be comforting to Phoenix, and, well... he kind of likes feeling wanted this much. More than kind of.]
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That's how I like you.