It was my first time going to a casino, the atmosphere enveloped me like a whirlwind—bright lights flashed, no clocks, no mirror, and the sound of spinning slot machines filled the cavernous space. The air buzzed with excitement, a mosaic of voices in various languages darting back and forth.
'What should I do? Do I just pay with cash here?'
I took a moment to gather my thoughts, feeling slightly overwhelmed by the vibrant chaos around me. Just then, I noticed a tall foreign man approach with a broad smile, his eyes glimmering with mischief.
"Are you new here, dollique?" he asked, leaning a little too close for comfort.
I nearly raised an eyebrow at his choice of words. He was speaking Aeonian but the last term he used was distinctly Eldorian... Does he really think I don't know their language?
"Ahh yes, I just want to ask if I need to pay cash to pl—" I started, but he cut me off with a loud, hearty laugh.