"Dared, eh?" Dark's hands went down Rufus' tiny arms and to his waist, returning the mischievous look. Even if they did play Monopoly, he and Rufus would win anyway - if only because Dark's favorite part of the game was stealing from the banker. "I think I could beat you in all of that."

With that, he curled his fingers into Rufus' sides, going right under the ribs for a round of tickling on the boy.