"Go ahead, use me as you wish, even stab me in the back if you see fit. Exploitation and treachery are simply tools of the trade. But remember, I don't make deals that don't pay off... So, I hope you don't disappoint me."

Aventurine, A senior manager in the IPC Strategic Investment Department and one of the Ten Stonehearts. Her Cornerstone is "Aventurine of stratagems." She possesses an air of frivolity and doesn't shy away from taking risks. Her constant smile makes it difficult for people to discern her true feelings.

He won his current position by wagering against fate itself. He views life as a high-stakes, high-return investment, and he plays this particular gamble with masterful ease.