know when to hold 'em

[cricketycricket]

[it's been a long few weeks. so much turmoil and tension ... and he's well aware of the toll it must be taking on all involved, and even some who aren't. so, before he dives straight into the strategizing and the planning and such, he's going to allow himself one evening's respite to recharge before preparing for ... well

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Know when to fold'em

[hullo_sweetie]

How about a round of strip poker?

[You knew this was coming]

Points for you! <3

[cricketycricket]

[ASGJHSKDLFJGHSKLDFJGFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF. deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep breath. don't turn red, don't turn ---

- he turns red.]

I'm afraid I'll be giving you a rather lengthy rain check on that.

Why thank you sweetie

[hullo_sweetie]

[She can't see him turn red, but she thinks she hears him shifting awkwardly and it makes her laugh]

That's a shame. I was going to invite baby-face and Jack. Make a real poker night out of it.

[She's laughing at you, Doctor]

Nothing I haven't seen before. In different regenerations.

.... oh lord I still owe you that log. one second.

[cricketycricket]

Oh, goodness, Jack. I've no doubt he'd play at it.

And, ah, yes. Hence the lengthy rain check. Funny, I'd have thought you'd pick that one right up.

<3

[hullo_sweetie]

There's a reason why Jack and I get on so well.

[They're both utterly shameless]

Oh I picked up on it. I just chose to ignore it.

OK, it's up!

[cricketycricket]

[wryly] But of course you did, how silly of me.

Well? Are you going to come down and play, or no?

*dives in*

[hullo_sweetie]

Can I at least bring some whiskey?

[She cheats at cards, Doctor. But you'll learn that soon enough]

\o/

[cricketycricket]

I think the memory of Wild Bill would be a bit insulted if you didn't, really.

[hullo_sweetie]

Alright, count me in!

[cricketycricket]

You know where the Death Match is at, I trust?

[hullo_sweetie]

All too well.

[cricketycricket]

Well, I'll be there when you are.

[and so he shall, sitting at one of the larger free tables he could find, to accommodate as many potential players as possible.

he also ... has a drink. gasp. with an umbrella in it]

[Action]

[hullo_sweetie]

[In true western fashion, River shows up in cowboy boots with spurs and a bottle of whiskey. She's always loved costumes - the Doctor will figure that out sooner or later]

Hullo, sweetie.

[She greets him in her usual fashion before sliding across from him at the table, eyeing his drink]

The umbrella drink isn't very western.

[cricketycricket]

[he can't help but grin at the outfit - he's noticed the penchant for dressing for the occasion, and he approves, even if he's not the sort, himself, this time around]

Hallo, River. ... No, I'm afraid not, but it is delicious.

[he slides it toward her so she can try - dragonberry vodka with orange and cranberry juice. he has been known to drink more of these than he should. just ask Eleven]

[hullo_sweetie]

Let me give it a try.

[She takes a sip and 'mmm's her approval. Slightly reluctant to slide it back over to him. Leave it to the Doctor to love a fruity drink]

[cricketycricket]

[he smiles, and holds out his hand. come on, River, give it back. after all, it isn't very Western]

I believe we've a few more players on the way.