[ stelle watches with a mute sort of fascination as the ever-brilliant topaz goes on an entire fucking face journey. her own expression does not buckle; as always, quiet bemusement is the name of the game. she watches topaz stiffen up. she watches topaz flush. she watches topaz crumble.
i am so sorry
and at the end of it, all she can add is: ]
So gambling's not the only thing he's good at?