One other NPC would fold just as they did the previous round, the smiling gentleman. Draum would eye the smiling man with a concerned look and then shrug it off it not really concerning him right now. Way did concern him was the fact that there were still two others that tried their luck with the girl, the gruff older man and that crafty old woman. Sucking his teeth he would lean over to his partner a bit.

“You can fold and see how these two go up against each other if you want to play it safe. Buuuut, if you want to try your luck and it doesn't work out, I’ll just beat em both up after this for ya.”

He’d wink and he leaned back quietly. His fist could solve any problem even though they probably wouldn't be able to do a thing in an area that had pvp turned off.


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Giving a nod after eyeing her cards, the brawler would stare the old lady down for a second before giving the 'I got my eyes on you' fingers before pointing to his friends chips.

"Just like... bet all your chips. If you go all in then she'll have no choice but to do it too right? It's all about bluffing, right?"

Giving her a knowing look he would knock on the wood part of the table looking the girl in the eyes. It's was a crazy idea but an idea nonetheless right?  Hey, if they wanted to get money they'd have to make money.

The dealer would tap a button and a timer would start, putting a minute on the clock as it started to count down. They have a time limit now that the tournament was starting to wind down to the end, and they had to get this over quick.

10/14

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Silently watching as each card was placed, the man would bite his lip slightly in anticipation. He couldn't help but feel antsy in this situation, a first in a while, it was the first time in this game that things weren't in his own control. He really was trying to at least seem calm about it, but, it was pretty obvious that be was just as nervous as the girl. And if things didn't turn out right it would mostly be his own fault, he talked her into it after all.

With the final card being placed, the brawler would grip his hands tightly waiting for the old woman to put down her hand.

As the dealer sounded with the woman's hand announced he would grip a bit tighter into his own hands, the digital variation is sweat starting to form on his forehead.

Once he felt the tug on his arm he would turn to her and give an awkward chuckle, trying to at least seem calm. Taking a look at her cards he would sit confused for a moment before she explained what her cards meant. Looking up he would gain a bright smile and raise his hands suddenly shouting, “In your face old lady! We beat you at your own damn game!” Grabbing Oasis’ hands he would have her show her cards, “Straight Flush, she wins!”

Letting go of his friends hands he would try to stand to continue his cheer, only to be stopped by the dealers blockade halfway as he stood. Sucking his teeth he would sit back down and look the old lady in the eye.

“She still won, so.”

Hemd stick his tongue out at the old lady as he crossed his arms with a smirk.


11/14

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Taking a peek over at her as she talked of sharing the winnings, he would sort of reel back. He was real happy that she won this and all but taking her winnings was kind of... well... unexpected?

He would start to decline, but before he spoke he would remember that declining a gift was kind a a rude thing to do. He'd pause for a while before nodding his head.

"Y-yea, of course I'll take some, it'd be rude to not accept a gift from a friend, right?"

Smiling a bit, he would be interrupted as the announcer did the whole announcer thing and announced the end of the tournament and the winner being Oasis.

Clapping loudly his blockade would finally be lifted as he took a stand and clap louder, whooping in the process.

As the other players clapped along, they would promptly leave, their NPC faces showing a look of sadness.


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His cheering would cease once he felt the girl edge herself behind him slightly. He was confused, usually people would be happy once they won, they shouldn't be acting all shy like this. Maybe she didn't know how to celebrate, shy people are like that right? Nodding his head, agreeing with himself, he would pull her forward and raise her hand in victory.

Continuing his whooing he would go to raise her onto his shoulders, she needed to be seen by all for the winner that she was, and needed to be treated like one.

"Lets go cash in your chips for the prize money and party!"

The brawler was ecstatic, this was some of the most fun he's had in a while that didn't involve fighting.

Laughing with all his might he would continue walking, with the girl on his shoulders, to the back, making sure not to hit her head on the door frames as he went through.

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As they made their way out the the backstage area, the man having already set her down off of his shoulders, he would just sort of stand awkwardly for a bit before blurting out,

"This was, actually really fun. Like I didn't think I'd ever really have fun in this world besides punching things and leaving it, but the few people I've met so far have proven me wrong, you being one of them."

Pausing for a bit, he would chuckle, "Kind of a awkward thing to say to someone you just met but hey, I guess I feel comfortable enough to tell you awkward things."

Chuckling he would pull out a menu, opening the friends sub-menu and sending a friend request her way.

"We should do something fun again sometime, maybe fight something together next time though."

Exiting the windows he would turn on his heels before waving for her to follow.

"Lets go claim our reward and party!"

He'd sprint off hoping for her to follow him to the claiming area so they could get this show on the road.

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