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[foundafamily]

Hey, listen up. I’ve got an idea.

[Evidently a very important one, judging by how soberly he’s speaking.]

Obviously we need things to do in between gettin’ set on fire and havin’ our heads messed with. So I was gonna set up a card table in the bar—could be poker, faro, anything if we can get enough players for it. If people like it, we could make it a regular thing.

If you don’t know how to play, I’ll teach you. And if anybody knows any other games, I’d like to see ‘em.

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[strangelic]

You like games?

[foundafamily]

Do you think I'd be settin' this up if I didn't? How about you?

[strangelic]

I've only just discovered how much. I didn't have time for games before. Or well, I suppose I had plenty of time, but it didn't interest me. Now I find them quite enjoyable.

[voice]

[circumitus]

Finally getting the ball rolling on this, huh?

[Seems like it's been quite a few months since they had this conversation.]

Sure, am game. Been wondering if you're as good as you say you are.

[foundafamily]

'Finally'? Hey, if you were so impatient, you coulda done it yourself.

[He highly doubts she would have, though, considering her Reyness.]

Don't worry, I won't let you wonder much longer. I'll be sure to beat you quick.

[circumitus]

Didn't want to step on your toes.

[But it's mostly because of her Reyness.]

Watch out, those are some fighting words.

[foundafamily]

[The frustration in his voice isn't so much due to Shadow's recommendation as it is being reminded of their situation.]

You wanna point me to where I should start? Huh?

[Video]

[dogsanddaughters]

Firo! Firo, you're awesome and I want in.

[Video]

[foundafamily]

Perfect!

Hey, since you've got experience workin' with stuff like this, you wanna help me put it all together? Unless you've got your own rackets to run.

[Video]

[dogsanddaughters]

Yeah! I got my own stuff, but I can make time.

[stepford_smiler]

If you don't mind, I would like to join you. My roommate and I have been wanting to play a proper game of poker.

[foundafamily]

So that's two more people? Sounds great.

[Wait, isn't this the guy with that freaky lizard? Who was setting off all the firecrackers?]

That dragon thing can come too, if it's not gonna burn up the cards.

[stepford_smiler]

He's pretty well behaved, so you don't have to worry about that.

Were you able to find actual playing cards here?

[voice]

[tongueamok]

I suppose these games could be a good distraction from the torture we've been put through.

[Which basically means that if he's at the bar anyway, he might watch. Not join in. Observe. Yep.]

[voice]

[foundafamily]

That, and just a way to kill time while we're stuck here.

You're game? I thought you didn't like stuff like that.

[Don't worry, Carlisle, he hasn't forgotten your dream reaction to his casino.]

[voice]

[tongueamok]

[He sure was hoping Firo would.]

I, er... I meant I might watch. Not necessarily play.

video

[prespangled]

My ma was never real fond of gambling. But like you said, we could use a little fun and distraction of our own making.

I'm in.

[foundafamily]

Hmph, she was one of those, huh?

Glad to hear you're in. Who're you?

[prespangled]

She wasn't too strict. She just saw a lot of desperate guys gamble their last dollar thinking they were gonna get rich. That never really happens, does it?

I'm Steve. Steve Rogers.

voice

[inappropriatelaughter]

[ excuse him while he doesn't connect any dots yet ]

Wait, you found cards? Are they real cards?

[foundafamily]

Real enough to play with. They're not exactly like the ones I'm used to, but they've still got enough in each deck to work. Actually, one's got five suites, but that'll still work.

There's not a whole lot, so we have to be careful with 'em.

[Wait, why does this guy's voice sound so familiar? Firo holds onto that question for now just in case there's more important business to address first.]

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[amos_moses]

Count me in, chief, though I'm not that great at poker

I can run some dice games if I can find some dice

[foundafamily]

Then it’ll be great practice, don’t you think?

Seriously? That’d be great. Craps?