.:The Third Blade:.

[littleshield]

Who ⬤ Felix and Co.
What ⬤ Potential dancing, who knows what else? Possibly some training or casino events.
When ⬤ Sometime mid-July.
Where ⬤ Potentially various places all over faction minglin'.
Content Warnings ⬤ Going to probably be nothing too bad, but hey, if something comes up, I'll add it.


Scenario I. Sunset Waltz (Closed Prompt to Dimitri, Substory: Music Got Me Feelin' So Free)

Scenario II. Wheel of Fortune (Closed Prompt to Gojyo, Event: The House Always Wins)

[ Ooc Note: Going to mostly be personally focusing on tagging around, so no open prompts here for now! If you would like to plot something or somewhere with me I can be reached on plurk @ leyfi, or on discord @ seraphkingdhaos#8538. ]

Comments

[pervy_kappa]

[Gojyo can only scoff out slightly in response to that. Really, 'never gambled'?]

First of all, for this game you keep both of those cards exposed.

[Put those cards back on the table Felix.]

Sheesh, how the hell did a guy like you, who'd avoid things like this, get slotted into a place like Shuten?

[Doesn't this guy feel more like someone that would be found wandering around the Enma?]

Anyway, first things first, the point of the game is to build your hand up to twenty-one points without going over twenty-one. See the numbers on your cards? That's how many points each one's worth.

See? A nice and easy game even for a beginner, right?

[littleshield]

[ Felix makes a face at that. The kind to indicate he is, once again, a bit huffy so really nothing new in the grand scheme of things. ]

There are plenty of other things I don't avoid. Particularly the constant fighting, particuarly when there are worthy challenges. Though I'm not always a fan of the bullheaded foolishness present that allows for meaningless confrontation.

[ Not that he cares for being in such a rowdy clan in the first place. There is a contract and he intends on proving himself as well as fulfilling that so this place will simply be a distant memory sooner than later.

...though he might have his pride (some might argue too much.) ]

Well, at least the game sounds simple enough. But there are cards without numbers, aren't there? [ Queen, King... ] How many points would they count for? I assume higher than the rest for certain.

But, it would be idiotic for me to presume and I refuse to be made a fool of.

[pervy_kappa]

Well, I say presume away because you're correct.

[With that, he leans back in his chair, making himself comfortable as he continues to go into the semantics of the game.]

Jack, Queen, and King, all count as ten points. And the ace- Well, that's a special card. The letter "A" could equal one or eleven points depending on whichever works best for your hand. Get a total of twenty-one, and it's an automatic win- A Blackjack.

[He motions to his hand.]

But, upon revealing my cards at the end, if I somehow end up with a number closer to twenty-one than you, then I win.

[He smirks.]

So what do you say? Do you want to try giving it a hand?

[littleshield]

[ ...So that is why it is called blackjack. Well, at least there truly hardly seems to be a complex element to the game. Though it also is clear that winning lies within holding a semblance of luck.

The Ace in this case is also truly the trumpcard. In the end, though, it also requires a certain amount of focus. Not as much focus as a life and death battle. But, enough to keep his attention. ]

Hmph. I do.

It's entirely possible I'll be able to beat you in the first round, considering the nature of the game.

[ He anticipates already having to play more than one round of this... ]

[pervy_kappa]

It absolutely is the case.

[With that Gojyo loosens up as he smiles towards Felix. Leaning back in his seat comfortably.]

So with your cards right now you've got eleven points. Meanwhile, I have ten points and one hidden card.

So what do you say? Wanna risk drawing another to better your chances? Cause no matter what card I have at the moment I will win orherwise~

[You ready for this challenge, bub?]

[littleshield]

Hmph. Do you truly believe me to be the type to accept otherwise? That I would immediately give up even at my first time in such a game?

You must be joking. You'd best prepare yourself.

[ For funsies' sake, he has drawn this card!

Felix doesn't even bother hiding his, so Gojyo can very well see it! ]

Well? What are you going to do now?

[pervy_kappa]

Ooo. Not bad! Not bad!

[Gojyo seemed to light up almost with amusement at the sight of Felix's eagerness to start playing. Sitting back in his seat as he looks the hand over.]

Eighteen's definitely cutting it close. So let's see. I think I'm going to refuse to draw. Let's see what the hidden card that is already in my hand is, yeah?

[With that he reached out slowly. A slick experienced motion of his hands turning the face down card around only to reveal--]

Huh. Well damn! Seems I had a five.

[His head lowers as he losses a cool care free smile to Felix.]

Looks like I lose, yeah? ♥

[littleshield]

[ Felix blinks...in a bit of surprise. Then he covers it up with a sure smirk on his face because wow. Perhaps he hadn't been expecting it to be just like that but hey, that is how it is. ]

Well...heh, would you look at that? I did win.

If you feel like going for a rematch, I won't blame you.

[ ...don't let it get to your head, Felix.

Or maybe it has, just a bit. Will he say he even enjoyed a simple game and understands why people would place bets on it aloud? No. Never. ]

[pervy_kappa]

[Ah. So he was the headstrong type was he?



.....Perfect.]

Well, I suppose with how quick the game can get it's only natural that we play a couple more rounds.

But, now that you understand the premise what do you say we play like we're supposed to?

You know, with money or stardust on the line.

[♥]