- Then give me a present. Blow on the bones.

I pursed my lips and exhaled into the crystal cubes.

“But I have bad luck. Should have clarified before your request.

- To zero! - the player ignored my words.

Dimitri lost. The winnings went to the institution. I felt the satisfaction of watching him clench his fists, holding back the flow of words that were clearly not literary. They served champagne and tiger prawn tartlets. I have never tasted anything better. I drank sweet champagne and savored snacks while watching the men play. Lucas also played a game of poker, but, to his credit, he didn't let me get...