( This sort of game is a luxury for them, and one Mishka enjoys himself indulging him.
Certainly, perhaps, in the early nights he'd had Adelis under his wing, he would pull him aside for brief asides. Small games of cards, when teaching him to hone his poker face - more ambitious games with some others of the Syndicate, when teaching him to cheat.
But there is a difference between playing to teach and playing for leisure, and rarely was there time for leisure in Ostoya. Sitting quiet with Adelis during calmer junctures of their lives, was, perhaps, one sort of luxury. )
Not quite, but I'm pleased to know it's feasible. It was hugging, in fact.
( He's willing to throw Adelis a bone, since he's so curious. He leans back in his chair, crossing his legs. )
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Certainly, perhaps, in the early nights he'd had Adelis under his wing, he would pull him aside for brief asides. Small games of cards, when teaching him to hone his poker face - more ambitious games with some others of the Syndicate, when teaching him to cheat.
But there is a difference between playing to teach and playing for leisure, and rarely was there time for leisure in Ostoya. Sitting quiet with Adelis during calmer junctures of their lives, was, perhaps, one sort of luxury. )
Not quite, but I'm pleased to know it's feasible. It was hugging, in fact.
( He's willing to throw Adelis a bone, since he's so curious. He leans back in his chair, crossing his legs. )
It seems the next round will be decisive.