Tyrantino x OC : Dragon's High Roller

I PULLED THIS TIGER MAN DAY ONE!!!!!!

Tyrantino x Ace

Second Encounter: The “Coincidence”

Setting: A few days later. Same casino, quieter evening. Tyrantino has already instructed his staff to notify him if OC returns.

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[Scene Start]

Ace strolls in casually, heading toward a card table. The dealers straighten up, a subtle nervous tension in the air. One employee slips away discreetly.

Dealer: Welcome back, sir. Care for a seat?

Ace: Sure. Just a few hands.

sits down, smooth as ever

Moments later, a ripple of silence moves across the floor. Tyrantino enters, cloak trailing, wings folded with regal menace. He doesn’t announce himself — he simply walks over and takes the empty seat directly across from Ace. The dealer swallows hard.

Tyrantino: Deal us in.

Ace: raises an eyebrow, but shrugs, not showing a real care.

Dealer: Y-yes sir.

Cards are dealt. Tyrantino stares hard at Ace, clearly testing him with the full force of his presence. The other gamblers fidget under the pressure, but Ace doesn’t flinch, casually stacking his chips, his face unreadable.

Tyrantino: You left in a hurry last time. Didn’t even give me your name.

Ace: glances up, to be sure it was him he was addressing Maybe I just didn’t think you needed it.

Tyrantino: smirks, sharp-toothed Everyone in the Draconic Depths owes me their name.

Ace: …That’s a sad way to live. Next you’ll tell me people sign and bet their names away.

The table goes dead silent. Tyrantino pauses mid-shuffle of his claws against his chips. Instead of exploding, he lets out a deep laugh that unsettles everyone.

Tyrantino: Hah… bold. You insult me twice now, and yet… you sit across from me, without fear. Either you’re very stupid… or very interesting.

Ace: places a bet, eyes still calm, ignoring the statement, realizing he said “stupid” cause he’s still hung up on last time.

They play through the hand. Tyrantino bluffs with a mountain of chips, his gaze drilling into Ace. Ace studies him, unreadable, then folds without hesitation.

Ace: Not worth it.

Tyrantino: leans forward, intrigued You didn’t even look at your cards.

Ace: Didn’t have to. I was playing you.

For the first time in a long while, Tyrantino is caught off guard. His wings twitch, his smirk sharpens. He’s hooked now.

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[Scene End]

Tyrantino x Ace : introductions

Ace: *coming back from a table after winning, and going to the bar* I’ll have the Valcano Margarita please.

Bartender: coming right up sir!

*in the distant , a gambler causing a scene after losing majorly at a table *

Gambler: NOOOOO!!!!! I CAN’T LOSE!! I CAN’T LOSE MY HOUSE PLEASE! GIVE ME ANOTHER CHANCE ! I’ll do anything !!!

Draconian employee: Sir! Calm yourself !

Gambler: PLEASE!!

Draconian employee: Get him out of here !

*draconian security guards hurriedly takes the wailing man outside out of ear shot*

Ace: Poor guy…

Bartender: Pay no mind to him sir. *hands him his drink* Will this be on a tab or is this it.

Ace: Hmmm~ *takes a sip* mmmm~ that’s hot going down. I like. Let’s keep it open.

*suddenly a towering draconic man steps on the floor, changing the mood of the whole casino floor*

Tyrantino: What was all the noise in here?

Draconian employee: B-Boss ! Si-sir! Apologies! A customer was being hysterical and we had to send him out.

Tyrantino :….

Draconian employee: He bet away his own home and lost and started wailing so we-

Tyrantino : I do not care. You should have got him out sooner. Turn him into chattel to work his debt off. If you can’t be bothered to do the basics maybe I should demote you off the floor.

Ace: *sides eye the entire conversation while sipping *

Draconian employee: *bows lowly * I’m deeply sorry !

Tyrantino : How long are you going to try and appease me with these worthless apologies !? You call yourself a dragon ?

Ace: so stupid…

Tyrantino :?!

Draconian employee: !?!?

Ace: On second thought bartender, I’ll close that tab. My tastebuds gone sour for some reason. Thank you though .

Bartender: oh- uh.. of course sir. Thank you

Ace: *leaves money and tip on the counter*

Tyrantino : You ! Human !? What gives you the right to insult me under your breath?

Ace: I suppose I don’t necessarily have the right to say that… But what other word would you describe how you were acting just now?

Tyrantino : *stunned*

Draconian employee: WATCH YOUR TONGUE HUMAN! You are speaking to the high mighty owner of this casino, Tyrantino !

Ace: *blinks and deadpan toned * Okay?

Draconian employee: OKAY!?

Ace: look I said what I said. You can ignore it and be done with it. Just like my business with this casino for the evening . I’ve paid my dues so it’s not like I owe you or the house (casino) anything.

Tyrantino : ….

Ace: *waves without even looking back* see ya.

Draconian employee: The nerve of that human ! Should I get one of the smart bots to ban him for the disrespect sir?!

Tyrantino : Shut up.

Draconian employee: Sit!?

Tyrantino: He was intriguing. Doesn’t stand out , but he’s interesting … instead of looking him up to ban him. Get his name and let me know when he comes back.

Cover art for my XXL WOOFIA fanfic I’ll posting here soon

Titled - Dragon’s High Roller

Work in progress