( possibly! but aventurine is equally invasive, though in a far more contained way. when he doesn't have a technical assistant to do all the information digging for him, he has to collect his cards himself. and that, of course, implies staying up scrolling through the network.

he won't put down that card just yet, though. )

I can tell you're smart. Smarter than most, at least. ( the first strategy is to butter up and shower in compliments, though done sparsely enough not to seem overbearing. ) You care about the inner workings of the resort, which is more than other people do.

( a waiter comes with his requested wine, pouring him a glass, and aventurine gives it a gentle swirl. his reflection on it is calm and composed, as it's wont to be. he doesn't take a sip. )

Besides, you said it yourself. That you are willing to exchange 'chips, favors and information' to get what you want.