Alec was being accused of cheating again. He wasn't, not exactly, but it wasn't his fault these baboons didn't get something as simple as counting cards. He was pretty sure the guy was going to do something abnormally stupid, even for him, when he felt a hand on his shoulder and heard Richard's voice. "Richard!" He said quite happily. "I believe George was about to show me his...equipment." He sneered the word and leaned back into Richard's touch.
The other man glared, looking up. "Your boy's cheating. You shouldn't be lettin' him hide behind you."