Ben sighed dramatically and dropped his cards to the table. "Luck gods just don't seem to be in my corner tonight," he said, smiling as he pushed his chair back. He got up and walked around the table to Laney. "I'm going to be boring and say you can take my hat for now, save the rest for the grand finale," he said with a wicked grin and a winks. "Now what can I help you out of or off with, lovely lady?"