[ He'd braced for some kind of resistance and eventual concession-- but this is working, and that surprises him more than anything else could have.

He mentally pats himself on the back for his choice-- picking an obvious brat had been the right call. ]

Loud and clear boss.

[ And he sort of salutes with his free hand as he tugs her forward. His target comes to a stop, hovering near an alleyway and Kei pulls them towards a nearby booth. ]

You do know these things are incredibly rigged, right?

[ He pulls out his wallet, and the carnie offers him a toy gun to knock down tin cans with. ]

I just wanted to make sure, on the off chance that I lose this game and my pride in the process.