Hisoka laid down his hand of cards to reveal a hand that was worse than Tsuzuki's previous one. Tsuzuki sweatdropped in his chibi-inu form when he realized that his partner had just lost against Muraki.

"My, my - it looks like I've won another hand of cards. Seems I will be the one to have Tsuzuki this night," Muraki gloated as he tossed his cards into the middle of the table.

Hisoka's eyes glimmered with anger right before he yelled at Muraki. "Dammit! It's not fair that you get Tsuzuki; I want to have him this night. He's my partner! Besides, you have Oriya and any other person you could possibly want. Plus the fact, Tsubaki isn't interested in me and you knew that she was in love with Ilene... So, I figure I get Tsuzuki first. Chase after him another night!"

"Fair enough, boy. Enjoy your prize. Next time I will have you, Tsuzuki..." Muraki slid his chair back and left the room.

"Hisoka...?" Tsuzuki looked at his parter in shock and swallowed past the lump in his throat when he saw the predatory look shimmering in those emerald gems.