http://dominion.isotropic.org/gamelog/201201/13/game-20120113-220939-51c1f913.htmlSynopsis in story form:
Two Swindlers met on a road, and shook hands. Permanoob, the first swindler, complimented the other's dapper headpiece. michaeljb, seeking to return the common courtesty, gave notice and approval in regards to Permanoob's supremely majestic yet utterly despicable and tasteless Copper watch. Despite these pleasantries, was already making plans to Sabotage the other's Ironworks. The Swindlers maintained these Ironworks for the purpose of Garden acquiring (don't ask how), since both of the men had desired a Garden or several to call their own since they were young lads.
They were both very competitive, and Permanoob, the first swindler, considered himself pretty well off in terms of their rivalry. But in time to come, Permanoob's Fortune fell dramatically, while michaeljb, the other swindler, grew into a wealthy man. One day, some 11 years later, michaeljb happened to cross paths with Permanoob on his morning stroll. There Permanoob lay, still wearing his wondrous timepiece, yes, but it no longer reflected any actual riches or nobility. He was empty handed, lacking any coinage to buy necessities, truely bankrupt in every sense. "How could this have happened?" said Permanoob. "I thought we were equals!"
"We
were equals" said the man michaeljb, no longer able to contain his laughter, "But you dropped your guard. Employing the slight-of-hand I learned from my time in Germany, I discretely replaced your Copper watch with an identical one I had prepared. One made of a Cursed metal that I had enchanted by a friend of mine."
"Damnit!" said Permanoob. "Good Game!"
