A chapter in which R'lyeh is being awesome. As usual.
Considering how casinos operate and the money they circulate, a few cheaters won't make that much of a difference. Sure, it's a bit of a problem, but nothing that would shut the business down. And in a real world casino, you can just throw them out. Apparently casino owners have less rights in this world.
Can he look any more evil?
Snazzy. But I like her regular dress.
Dealers have no stake in casino games. They follow their rules. Well, if you make your own bets, then all bets are off, so to speak.
He totally trusts her. Couldn't trust her any more than this. And by all rights, he really shouldn't.
Of course they're going for the big hands. She's gonna have a straight flush or something like that.
I find it uncomfortable to hold the cards directly from below like that. A little from the side is better.
Heartbeats go up for several reasons. Lie detection from that is a bit busted.
Failed a SAN check. Perfect character to produce that check.