Of course, I grew up in Las Vegas. [Not that it'll mean anything to Helix.] I used to do it a lot more, before I started to get banned from casinoes. It's an easy way to get money though.
[He listened to the rest with an expression of curious interest and it was pretty clear to see that he wasn't judging the kid for his unorthodox hobbies. It could've been a lot worse, and the more the two of them talked the more Reid felt confident that he'd made the right call. Helix wasn't nearly as bad as he tried to make himself out to be.]
Sounds like we're both doing the things we enjoy. [Different strokes and all that. He makes a move.] I heard you play before.