02. A Strict Display of Luck and Wit

[knitwit]

[ Off in the corner of town, near the edge that lead towards the towering gate, resided a small pub. The stout owner and his lanky wife were kind enough to serve drinks and food to newcomers the first crowd of the evening. Luckily, Rose was among the first dozen to arrive during dinner hours. A nice warm meal was welcomed and the fact it was discounted? Excellent. Each spare currency went towards equipment and potions.

But, maybe she would be lucky? After overhearing a few NPCs speaking about gambling, Rose invited herself into the conversation. It lead to a deal: a nice game of cards. Rose had no clue how to go about it. What were the rules? The stipulations? The risks? Ah, but, that was the art itself, correct?

Bluffing.

So here Rose was, sitting with her deck in hand looking over at the other players around the mahogany table. Her fingertips pressed into the torn stock cards, eyeing her pieces as if trying to complete a puzzle.

Bystanders, passerbys, or fellow players, Rose would love some conversation to toss away the jitters and nervousness she obviously does not show. ]

I'll raise once more and we can see where that will take us, hm?

Comments

[lookslikemomo]

The Game? Oh, you mean The World! I guess it does. It'd be super boring if all you did was dungeons and fields. Side quests are fun, too.

[he's shuffling the cards in his hand, either arranging them in a certain order, or just for the heck of it.]

My buddies and I would play poker sometimes. When there's a performance and we just want to relax with beer and chips, we'd sometimes bring out cards or tell funny stories, so I've played poker a few times. Can't say I'm the best at it, though.

[knitwit]

[ Hm. It seems this one is more into the aspect of competitively leveling up than she is... Odd. ]

I guess that's a nice way to look at it. Considering being brought here to do tedious and repetitive actions is akin to torture.

[ She listens to him speak on his experience and she nods. ]

I see. At least it's some experience that could prove to be beneficial to you. Especially in this instance.

[lookslikemomo]

Right? But I guess some people just enjoy playing the game as it is. I like going around and discovering new items.

[he throws in his bet, matching rose's.]

There. Now I think we draw, if I remember the rules right!