Shrike allowed a final, brief, lopsided smile, and accepted the drinks. "Or jus' try wearin' a troll mask", he responded with a wink, and turned back to the other men in time to be dealt into the next card game.

Should he spot Long Rose some other day, in some other context beyond her own establishment, Shrike made note to have her for another round on his lap.

-end? <3-