Block VI - Poker Face, Poker Flush, Poker Fist. [Video]

[apathetic_seal]

[The first thing that is evident when the video feed turns on is that Minato looks deep in thought, concentrating on something. The guide is on the table next to him, so while it's showing his face, what he's looking at is a mystery. But then, voices.]

Check.

I bet.

...Nope. Fold.

[And now Minato:] Call. [He pushes something forward. It's

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[pishirogane]

[Not amused at this. If he needs help she'll go; she owes him for helping her out]

[apathetic_seal]

[For as big as the assaulting alien is, it doesn't look like it's too versed in the ways of unarmed combat. Minato's hardly even trying to dodge them.]

Dude, you're supposed to hit the human!

[pishirogane]

[Wow, that's pathetic. Go Minato go.]

[apathetic_seal]

[About twenty seconds and one Hamaon later, it's over. The other aliens at the table decide to run. Minato picks up the Guide, noticing it was recording.]

Oh. Hey.

[pishirogane]

[Hello to you too]

Greetings, Arisato-senpai. It seems they underestimated their human opponent. They should've played fair...

[apathetic_seal]

You're telling me...

Last time I ever come here again. I'll just cash these out and leave, hopefully before big guy over there wakes up.

[pishirogane]

Why are you there in the first place?

[apathetic_seal]

I like poker.

And apparently Texas hold 'em is really popular out in space. Had some money to blow so I thought I'd give it a shot.

[pishirogane]

... Arisato-senpai.

[It's just that, but the tone.]

[apathetic_seal]

...Whaaat?

It was just one game. Not like I expected the guy to attack me...

[pishirogane]

In that shady place, you should always be ready. It's a good you weren't hurt, but be more careful. The resident aliens already have grudges against the refugees; they'll look for the littlest reason to start something.

[apathetic_seal]

I know. There's a reason I carried my Evoker with me. I just wasn't expecting that little provocation.

[A pause as he speaks with a cashier, asking to get his chips changed back into credits.]

[pishirogane]

[Bloody gamblers]

If you had given them a funny look they would've taken the opportunity.

[apathetic_seal]

Hmph. Remind me to not come back here in the fut-

[Suddenly, a voice from offscreen.]

Oy! There's the guy that knocked out the boss!

...That's a lot of people. I'm gonna run now, if you'll excuse me.

[pishirogane]

Contact me when you get somewhere safe... or need back up.

[Geez... aliens.]

[apathetic_seal]

I'll be sure to.

[And the feed turns off.]

[Around ten minutes later, it turns on again. Looks like Minato's hanging out in a tree.]

...So apparently a lot of alien thugs are superstitious.