Talk with Teanna not worrying about the other people for the moment

You walk over to Teanna, who is watching the chaos unfold with an amused, almost academic expression. She's leaning against a marble pillar, a glass of champagne already in her hand.

"John," you say, offering a relaxed smile. "Don't tell me, you're taking notes."

Teanna turns her gaze to you, a slow, appreciative smile spreading across her face. "Something like that. I'm Teanna. And you're either very brave or very stupid, ignoring all that." She gestures with her glass toward the other couples forming. "Jackson's already thinking he's won, Matt's found a fellow vulture, and Chad... well, Chad always wins the first battle. Tell me, regular joe, what's your master plan?"

Her tone is teasing, but her eyes are sharp, assessing. She's enjoying this, treating it like the sport it is.

"I'm thinking of an underdog story," you reply, your tone matching hers. "Or maybe I just prefer a more interesting conversation to start with."

"Interesting," Teanna purrs, taking a slow sip of her champagne. She moves a half-step closer, the scent of jasmine and something wilder filling the space between you. "Underdog stories are my favorite. They're long shots, but when they pay out... they pay out big. So what's your angle, John? The sensitive guy? The funny guy? Or are you just waiting for the right moment to make your move?"

You look her up and down. She's a beautiful woman. A great mind that could come in handy.

She looks you up and down, a frankly appraising gaze that is somehow less about romance and more about potential. "Because in this game, it's better to be a useful kingmaker or queenmaker than a forgotten pawn. And I'm always looking for useful people."

The unspoken offer hangs in the air, more intriguing than Mia's raw lust or Adriana's cutthroat alliance. This is a play for power, wrapped in the velvet glove of flirtation. She's testing you, seeing if you understand the nature of the game.

"I'm just looking for love, maybe win money if that don't pan out. I'm not here to really out think anyone. I'm just a regular person. This should be a fun experience for everyone." You say with a shrug.

Teanna's smile doesn't falter, but a new calculation enters her eyes. It's the look of a card shark who's just been told her opponent is playing for fun. She doesn't believe you, not for a second, but she's intrigued by the bluff.

"Just a regular person," she repeats softly, the words tasting like a challenge. She takes another slow sip of her champagne, her gaze never leaving yours. "You know, 'regular' is one of the most interesting strategies of all. Nobody ever suspects the guy who's just happy to be here."