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Post by Zi on Aug 3, 2020 3:39:58 GMT
"House total of 11," the Gambler spoke up. "So it looks like a win for... Christa, Selena, Vivi, Zade... Well, quite frankly, all of you. I've never seen that happen before," the Gambler smirked, and as he did so, when Leon blinked, his card would read 1 instead of 12.
"I dare say, Lady Luck was not on my side this day. But... you shall all have what you wish for." The cards once again floated back to the Gambler, before reshuffling and simply disappearing in thin air. As it did, all of those present would feel... different. It would be difficult to place how, but different.
A tip of the hat, and then a sip of his drink. As the empty tankard hit the table and after a belch left his lips, the Gambler smirked once more.
"Congratulations, everyone. How 'bout someone buy me another drink before we're done, huh?"
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Post by Five on Aug 3, 2020 3:43:25 GMT
Five looked up as the man announced everyone had won, which eased his worries substantially. But still, it seemed awfully generous. The man clearly had powers unlike any other he had ever seen, but... apparently he'd get his wish.
If he could see Seven again... if he could even just know she's alive... he'd find her. Whatever it took.
Five would walk up to the bar, slamming a $20 down.
"Whatever the hell he wants." Five would say to the bartender.
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Post by Zade on Aug 3, 2020 3:44:07 GMT
"Always tip your dealer when you get a great hand." Zade raised his left hand and gave a flick of the wrist. "Bartender get this man a second drink of what he's already got!" Zade hollered. "We're all eating good tonight."
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Post by Leon on Aug 3, 2020 3:44:19 GMT
Leon would down his drink and order two more, one for the Gambler as well.
"She is a fickle bitch."
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Post by Dr. Selena Sullivan on Aug 3, 2020 3:49:06 GMT
Selena could have sworn she had lost, that she would lose everything, but... instead the Dealer stated she had won. A heavy sigh of relief passed her lips and her head fell in her hands. Even if she won, the doctor was never, ever going to gamble again. Freaking ever!
Deep down, Selena had a bad feeling about all of this. She didn't trust it. But she would say nothing and go for another drink, and order the Dealer what he wanted. The last thing she wanted to do was get on his bad side.
"Whatever you might like. Please," she remarked, swallowing roughly.
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Post by Vivi Eris on Aug 3, 2020 3:49:40 GMT
Vivi saw her total—two wins. She was preparing for something to go wrong, but didn’t dare act out like the man this guy made an example of earlier.
Wait. They all won? Vivi stared in disbelief. The growing irritation she had almost completely fizzled out. Almost. The situation still felt fishy but she wasn’t gonna complain for now. Vivi looked at Five and felt a warmness in her heart. Her face remained impassive as usual but she hoped he’d get his request granted. Now she wished she’d asked to get Wendy back, but it seemed too risky at the start. Had she been selfish?
"Huh," Vivi murmured.
Vivi went up to order more drinks as well, still feeling like she was floating on air. The question was, could this guy actually deliver? |
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Post by Christa Langford on Aug 3, 2020 3:53:30 GMT
Christa remained in her seat, looking at the empty glass after seeing that everyone had won, "Sure i'll getcha another drink but... How did you do it? The card change, I mean." She wasn't really expecting much of an answer from the guy but she figured it was worth a shot.
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Post by Zi on Aug 3, 2020 4:05:54 GMT
"Much obliged," The Gambler spoke with a grin and a tip of his hat once again. As the drinks were delivered, he'd lift a hand and wave it in a circular motion, and as he did, the six would begin to feel drowsy. "I can't go and give all my secrets away, now," he shook his head. "But thanks for playin' the game. I'll be keepin' my eye on you lot."
After those words, the six would fall asleep. When next their eyes opened, they would be at home, and they would discover they had exactly what they'd asked for.
Christa: +2 Exp, knowledge of the Mark.
Five: +2 Exp, knowledge of Seven.
Leon: +1 Exp, Qi Awakening. Once per Thread, invoke the power of the Gambler. Roll a d100. 1-33, your next attack reinvigorates you, recovering stamina in value of up to 1/2 the damage dealt. 34-66, your next attack has a chance of snaring the target - they must roll a d20. On a 1-10, they cannot move from their spot but may still take offensive or defensive actions. On a 11-20, the snare does nothing. 67-100, your next attack has explosive force, dealing 1/2 damage to all targets within 10 feet including yourself. This ability will change once Leon unlocks Tier 0 Qi.
Selena: +1 Exp, Qi Awakening. Once per Thread, invoke Healing Hands. If someone has suffered fatal damage, or has been incapacitated, Selena can close their wounds and get them back up.
Vivi: +1 Exp, high-profile Mercenary. The next day, a Merc far more capable than herself expressed interest in joining up with her crew for far too reasonable a price. Bank account also has three extra 0s.
Zade: +1 Exp, knowledge of all the best sushi techniques throughout the known world. Bank account also has three extra 0s.
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