ASHER The casino reeks of expensive cigars and a wide variety of perfumes. High stake games are being called left, right and center. Gambling. I’m very much in character, gambling large sums of money, fighting the urge to laugh every time Elara utilizes her magic to cheat the game in my favour. So far, we’ve played Russian roulette. Black jack. Craps. Everyone in the casino is buzzing about the new kid, who just showed up but is bleeding their pockets dry.This is exactly what Elara had promised would happen. It’s all unfolding the way she had predicted. While the den of vipers spread their petty little gossips, Elara asks me to dance. Being on the dance floor, dancing to jazz music is a great way to put ourselves on display for those who are curious about us. I can see that. Elara

