[ she could see his curiosity pique as he looked over, suddenly uncertain of his own assessment. needing to know what he missed. riza feels her smile linger as she settles into the chair.
they're far enough in the corner to be unbothered, and she couldn't have picked a better spot if she tried. especially knowing, now, that there is an investment in entertainment.
at his question, she shrugs, leaning back a bit in her seat to glance over to the group as they begin to tune their instruments, almost ready to begin playing. ]
Look at the table closest to the purple hat. And look at the figure at its 6. [ her eyes move to the bar, then, looking for an attendant even as she continues. ] Then see how many times the blue vest looks at him. It's just a guess but. [ a shrug.
seeing things like this, always, is what has gotten her as far as she is. it really is an unfair game to roy, though the fact it's people, and close up, makes it more balanced. he can read people much better, but she notices details. like the tightening of a grip around a lute's neck, or a forced smile. ]
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they're far enough in the corner to be unbothered, and she couldn't have picked a better spot if she tried. especially knowing, now, that there is an investment in entertainment.
at his question, she shrugs, leaning back a bit in her seat to glance over to the group as they begin to tune their instruments, almost ready to begin playing. ]
Look at the table closest to the purple hat. And look at the figure at its 6. [ her eyes move to the bar, then, looking for an attendant even as she continues. ] Then see how many times the blue vest looks at him. It's just a guess but. [ a shrug.
seeing things like this, always, is what has gotten her as far as she is. it really is an unfair game to roy, though the fact it's people, and close up, makes it more balanced. he can read people much better, but she notices details. like the tightening of a grip around a lute's neck, or a forced smile. ]