Recent content by Dominic Valentino

Dominic sits silently in his seat, listening to the other patrons speak about the various goings-on in the city. For any self-respecting businessman it was important to know when to shut up and listen. He had known about the supposed security force, but had not yet been notified just where these...

Dominic sat back in his chair and listened to this story with a slightly puzzled expression on his face while his one good eye seemed to be focused more on his bottle of whisky than the storyteller. Of course, that changed when the coins were placed on the table. It did indeed sound like it was...

Dominic found his usual table and slowly lowered himself into the seat, hearing the predictable groan of the wood as he strained to hold up the large patron. He had not even gotten his drink yet when some string bean of a man arrived. At first, he had expectantly awaited for the man to place...

Ah, there was nothing like a festival day to refill the coffers as it were. The boys, or at least the more grown members of the Jungle were busy with fruitful contracts to protect vendors and some had even got jobs building floats or stands for the events. That was all fine and good, but the...

Dominic looked over at Kristopher with a hint of surprise. He had been thinking a shit ton of gold would be a right good payment, but the man made a good point. It also started to feel like they were arguing the same side, so maybe he would take the backup. "In other words, we are going to...

By now Dominic realized his own drink was empty, shame, he would have preferred a drink with this conversation. This girl was reckless, normally that would get you killed in this city, but the rich had a way of surviving on dumb luck. "No benefit to givin' ya an answer besides your pretty face...

Dominic glared at the guards, protectively casting his gaze around the barbershop making sure nothing was destroyed. "Aye, I got a nose too, but mine smells bullshit and you lot are covered in it." The people laid up in these cots looked exactly as Bradek had described, most of them looked...

Dominic raised an eyebrow at Kristopher, before turning back to Gracia. The man seemed to know something about what was going on, or he was worried about something else. As for the merchant, he could count the number of sellers like that on one hand, so he could certainly find the right one...

Dominic heard this as he was reaching out to bring in his pile of coins, but stopped halfway as most of the air at their little table was sucked away at the tension. Most of these men knew that knowing things was powerful, but it could also be dangerous. A large furred hand slammed down on the...

The final card on the river was played and Dominic grinned at his luck but chose to call. He revealed his hand. The last card had provided him with a pretty strong hand, not the best, but certainly good. "Well Klaus, it looks like you won't be winning your money back today." Turning his...

Dominic could only nod in agreement with Kristopher's take on Vel Anir. At least here people used daggers, small blades felt safer. Getting speared through with some lance would be far more uncomfortable. Dom's own pair of cards was not bad, but not great. It would all come down to the river...

No matter how hard this city tried to shut itself down. It could not stop curious eyes from looking out of windows. It could not stop the speed of a whisper or the brave young runners that would risk their next for a coin to pay for a morsel of food. That was how the Jungle's information network...

Dominic placed his cards face down on the table. There was no reason to look if he remembered what they were. He dispensed the minimum amount of coin to continue into the pile while focusing back in on Gracia and taking a moment to glance at Kristopher when he spoke. "Names Dominic. No fancy...

Dominic happily took his seat and his drink and down half of it with the first sip. Sitting deeper into the chair while releasing a sigh of pleasure, still not looking at his cards yet. Instead, he took the time to look closely at each player's face. Looking a little longer at Gracia, he spoke...

Dominic did not really care for any of the people at the table, all that mattered was that they were open purses ripe for the plucking. Klaus was one of those men who would bluster about until immediately shriveling up when he came in contact with anyone bigger than him. A cold smile spread on...