Request: Leonardo to Lina

Leonardo threw back his fifth martini and threw the dice. He was deep in the hole, but he knew hat his luck was due to change. Another seven came up, and the croupier gathered the chips.

"Just one more throw," Leonardo pleaded.

"I'm sorry, sir," the croupier said. "Your account seems to be empty. I'm afraid you're done for the evening, unless you have additional assets."

Leonardo's bank account was empty, and he was deeply in debt. "Please," he begged. "One more throw. If I win, we call it even. If I lose, you take anything you like."

"Anything?" An eyebrow raised. "Even your masculinity?"

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Leonardo's luck didn't change. He crapped out again. He goes by Lina now. Lina lives at the hotel, working off her debt as a cocktail waitress. She finds the work fun and the tips are fantastic. She no longer feels quite so unlucky.