"True, the current climate is not peaceful." He knew that for a fact. "But there is no need to invite danger when it can be repelled." He knew many, many witches were keen to be independent, but he didn't think any woman would ever knock back genuine chivalry.
He laughed warmly at her comments. "Ahh, but English is the hardest of them all to learn. All those exceptions to the rules. I'm sure you would probably find that Italian would be far easier on the palate. It is also a very musical language when spoken." He brought the conversation back to her joy of music.
They entered the hall for the general Casino games were held. "This is where those who like to occasionally gamble like to try their luck at the classic games." He showed her the roulette wheels, the card tables where many different games were taking place, and the games with dice.
"The use of magic is forbidden in here - there are spells that prevent anything that could remotely change the random chance that comes up."
When she said she had good luck, he raised an eyebrow. They were standing before a roulette wheel, where one punter had only recently vacated after losing all his chips. "Perhaps then, you would indulge me with a spin of the wheel?"
Pulling a few chips out of his pocket he lead her to the table, smiling at the croupier. He gambled only occasionally here, often preferring the high stakes rooms upstairs. That's where the real gambling and games of strategy took place. "Perhaps you would like to choose which number to place my bet?"