[ He asked with a laugh. Raphael might appear to be a human, but his eyes do not miss the practiced motions, the way her body moved, or the way she seemed to ooze experience and class. She may look maidenly, with those wide eyes and shape, but Raphael was keen and had been deceiving mortals for far longer than most. He could see the signs of a liar of the caliber he was used to, and it made him relax somewhat.
In some ways, at least. ]
Ah, my friend, I have only been here for a scant few weeks. Funds are terribly hard to come by, for those who do not seek them.
[ A wave of his hand, before: ]
Let's wager something of worth more value than mere coin. A favor, perhaps, to the victor? Favors are of far more value than mere gold.
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[ He asked with a laugh. Raphael might appear to be a human, but his eyes do not miss the practiced motions, the way her body moved, or the way she seemed to ooze experience and class. She may look maidenly, with those wide eyes and shape, but Raphael was keen and had been deceiving mortals for far longer than most. He could see the signs of a liar of the caliber he was used to, and it made him relax somewhat.
In some ways, at least. ]
Ah, my friend, I have only been here for a scant few weeks. Funds are terribly hard to come by, for those who do not seek them.
[ A wave of his hand, before: ]
Let's wager something of worth more value than mere coin. A favor, perhaps, to the victor? Favors are of far more value than mere gold.