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Post by Aya Dauzi Invargas on Aug 24, 2010 21:20:21 GMT -5
It's odd. Some days, you stay inside, you forget about life on the outside. In fact, some days, you just want to think to yourself: think for yourself, and appreciate the simple things in life.
After being with Caramel and Tav, I needed that time. In fact, I was able to find it in a small bar in Nerezza: The Dark Light.
Cute.
"Ah...I dunno what to do here." Ayalan laughed to himself and shook his head. "I just need to relax..." His voice was small and to himself, as he picked up a goblet. It was an actual goblet of ale. Aya was never a drinker, but hey, he could die tomorrow: Now may have been the best time to appreciate one of those smaller simple things.
He looked up at the bar, and took a sip: Bitter, but he'd be able to get over it. His eye was piqued by a sight different to him however, very similar as a matter of fact.
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Post by Ludro "Ace" Gamblington on Aug 25, 2010 16:08:51 GMT -5
"And I believe that is a flush." A man in a red and black tuxedo said as he laid his cards on the table and taking a large chunk of poker chips away from a man. The balding man got up angrily, and walked out. "Looks like we have an empty spot for Five card draw."
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Post by Aya Dauzi Invargas on Aug 25, 2010 16:17:58 GMT -5
Ayalan laughed to himself, shaking his head for a bit, walking up to the table, placing down a sizable bag of gold.
"Why not? I'll be testing my luck all day tomorrow. We'll see if I have some at the moment." Aya put his hand out, leaving the ale behind. "Aya. Aya Invargas." He smiled at the man, taking his seat at once.
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Post by Akuma Shuen on Aug 25, 2010 16:51:37 GMT -5
Akuma was stood in a more shady corner of the bar, not that the place could get much shadier but somehow it was. Not much could be seen of him save those glowing red eyes. The man who sat down to play cards with Ludro, he stank of the boy, he moved towards the pair and simply stood their as if observing the game, he stood at the side so as not to appear biased to one or the other.
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Post by Ludro "Ace" Gamblington on Aug 25, 2010 21:35:18 GMT -5
"Why don't you join us Mr. Shuen?" He asked him, "I promise to give most of your money back." He then looked at the newcomer and grinned, "So, You willing to bet some nice gold coins in a card game? I am not sure if I want to win those in this bar. But a bet is a bet, The minium bet will be 3 gold pieces." He then shuffles the cards and slides two of them towards Aya, "Game is Hold'em." He then placed two in front of him.
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Post by Aya Dauzi Invargas on Aug 25, 2010 21:39:55 GMT -5
Ayalan nodded at the rule, looking across to Akuma. The man seemed familiar somehow: And it wasn't just the fact that he had red eyes that happened to somehow challenge his own yellow ones: They were both Nerezzan for sure..
However, he smiled at Ludro, and gave him a gentle grin.
"Fine. Default amount in the pot then." He tossed in three coins, and looked at his cards without a second glance, looking up to Ludro.
"Raise two." Ayalan's eyes never faltered, and five of his own were in the middle.
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Post by Ludro "Ace" Gamblington on Aug 25, 2010 22:04:09 GMT -5
Ludro waited and he looked at his cards, pair of 5s. "I will call." He said as the sound of coins where being thrown together. He then burn 3 cards and then flipped 3 cards from the top over. They were a 5 of heart, a Queen of club and a 7 of club.
"Your call, mate."
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Post by Aya Dauzi Invargas on Aug 25, 2010 22:09:30 GMT -5
Ayalan looked down at his own cards: A 2 and a 7. But they were a club and a heart accordingly. As he thought to himself, looking at Ludro quickly after that exchange.
"Raise 3."
He tossed the coins in accordingly, watching Ludro's actions, as much as Ludro must have been watching his own: He knew this game well, but Ludro seemed like a true veteran, as Aya's eyes watched the middle of the table: The three cards watching him back.
"Your go, sire."
This was as risky a move as it was strange to Aya's mind: That was three clubs, and a pair of 7's. He'd have to get two more clubs, or...he'd have to improvise.
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Post by Ludro "Ace" Gamblington on Aug 25, 2010 22:25:21 GMT -5
Ludro rubbed his fingers with the coins and looked at his hands. "Call you, then raise you by 3." He said as he chucked the coins in the pot. "So, what is your name? Or are you one of those nameless travelers?"
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Post by Aya Dauzi Invargas on Aug 25, 2010 22:31:01 GMT -5
Ayalan smirked at Ludro's actions.
"I'll match your three."
"...And raise you another."
Now Aya smiled at Ludro's question, "Ayalan. Aya for short. Simply a mercenary for hire so to speak." He leaned in a bit, and leaned one arm on the table. "And yourself?" He watched the river of the cards, wondering what was coming next..
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Post by Akuma Shuen on Aug 26, 2010 15:02:51 GMT -5
Akuma shook his head at Ludro's question "Even with you giving most of it back I'd be leaving with a much lighter pocket" he said with that emotionless voice, he could sense Aya watching him for a brief moment before they exchanged pleasantries "I am Akuma Shuen" he said to Aya in particular "Some call me the Knight Of Night" he kept his arms across his chest, he knew where Lady Elexa B'Shera stood with the Heroes so he was to stand in the same place, but the boy and Aya were not heroes, he knew of their little 'mercenary' group...
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Post by Ludro "Ace" Gamblington on Aug 26, 2010 18:09:14 GMT -5
"If you show more than those red eyes, you could save a bit of money with the ladies." He said, then he laughed hard at that comment. "I will call, Mr. Aya." He threw more coins into a pot, and then he burnt a card. He placed another card and flipped it, revealing a king of club.
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Post by Akuma Shuen on Aug 26, 2010 18:30:39 GMT -5
"Aha..." Akuma chuckled humourlessly "I've had the attention of women before my dear Gamblington and all it proved was a distraction" he muttered shaking his head "Were it not for my honour as a knight I'dve made myself a gods damned eunuch" he let off another deep throaty laugh before uncrossing his arms the gaping hole in his armour with a small scar running across his chest "But I found a way"
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Post by Aya Dauzi Invargas on Aug 26, 2010 21:11:59 GMT -5
Ayalan frowned at the King of clubs, looking to Akuma.
"Sir Shuen then. Nice to meet you. I suppose we both come from a very similar world..." He pointed his eyes and motioned toward his.
"I'm sure we've had ...a similar life to say the least." He then tapped his shoulder: The tattoos of many a war's markings. "Aya will do, Mr. Gamblington."
He tossed more coins in himself: Now or never, he supposed, and with the pot being around 30 at this rate, it wasn't too intense for him, but still quite a lofty sum.
"...You have the sense of curiosity on you, Sir Shuen." He looked up at him.."Is it merely the game then?"
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Post by Akuma Shuen on Aug 27, 2010 10:59:49 GMT -5
"Yes in a way I assume we are similar..." Akums stated matter-of-factly before shrugging slightly "And as for my sense of curiosity, Nerezza is not the safest of places as you no doubt know, to be a member of the royal guard you learn to be curious over the most minute of details no matter what happens to the cat"
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