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[beauchevalier]

Player Name: Umi
Are you new?: Nope.
Character Name: Angelo
Character Fandom: Dragon Quest 8 or VIII.

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[Whose that dashing guy at one of the bars? Why it's Angelo of course, who may or may not be trying to rope people into playing cards with him. Solitaire? Black Jack? Poker? You name it, he knows them. He might also be trying to cause a bar fight or two out of boredom, since really why not make this boring village a little more exciting? After that nonsense however, he might trying this same stunt in other cafes, the tea shop, any place with people really.]

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[After the shenanigans of the day, Angelo hits the journals for a long needed talk to the villagers.]

You know this town is rather simple in nature, I'd say it very much matches my own hometown of Simpleton. So I suggest we ask these Malnosso fellows for a casino, I'm sure that'd lighten up the place. Maybe we could bring in a few pleasure houses as well for all you lonely people out there. Why not spice up this town and make it less dull? I think it'd be rather fun if you ask me.

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[niepokonany]

[Well, there are worse ways to pass the time during the long nights of winter than having a few drinks. And also worse ways than cards, come to think of it! Poland glances at him from the next table, curious.]

...What can you play?

[beauchevalier]

[Well was this someone coming up to him to play cards? How interesting.]

Anything you can think up, but my favorite is poker.

Hope you're prepared for Poland's Rule, Angelo.

[niepokonany]

[Research indicates that poker is still sort of taking off in Poland's time period, so...]

...Like France's poque? I think I played once, but like, there was a ton of wine that night...

Well, whatever, I can probably remember okay, right?

[He moves over to Angelo's table, tucking his skirts down like a proper lady as he takes a seat.]

It's okay, he cheats all the time.

[beauchevalier]

[And he's shuffling the cards, is this a man in lady's clothing or a really hot lady? He can't tell.]

Certainly. By the way, I must say you're very attractive.

[niepokonany]

[Reglardless of the man-or-lady issue, he'll be blushing now. You definitely remind him of France, sir.]

I, um. Uh. Thanks...?

I mean, like, I'm kind of seeing someone, but that's way nice of you.

...S-so! Cards and junk?

[What are social skills, can you eat them?]

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[swordprincess]

...Your town is called Simpleton?

[That's an odd name for a town if she's ever heard one.]

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[beauchevalier]

That's correct. It's full of them too.

[He's mostly cracking a joke, but it's true.]

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[swordprincess]

Oh...

Well, if you're that bored, you could try the Battle Dome.

[Because fighting's always on her mind.]

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[beauchevalier]

And get all sweaty? Ew no thank you. I've had my fill of fighting back home.

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[swordprincess]

Well, you can do other things besides fighting. People have made other simulations, such as a ball room.

Action at the bar

[enchantressofore]

[What in the -- she stares at the man at the bar, shaking her head before going to the counters. What that brightly-clad man does is none of her concern, she only came for a drink. Should the man start trying to fight, however, and she'll put an end to it - the noise is the last thing she wants to deal with.]

[beauchevalier]

[Whoa what a sexy woman, time to put on the moves.]

Hello there gorgeous, do you come here often?

[enchantressofore]

... On occasion. Why does it matter to you?

[And why is he talking to her for that matter?]

[beauchevalier]

How about I order you a drink and we talk a bit more?

[Because boom boom he wants you in his room, Adela.]

[enchantressofore]

I can order a drink for myself. That aside, the drinks cost nothing.

[Does he? Adela's blissfully unaware of the motive - though it could be because it's never happened to her before...]

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[powerandstatus]

[Marcello groaned. He visualised his brother lying unconscious on the floor of his casino and drowning on his own vomit, over and over again. That was a pleasant feeling.]

Have you learned nothing? If you want to bring lost women to this place, have the sense not to encourage it publicly!

[CASINO: DENIED.]

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[beauchevalier]

[Ugh. Of all the people to respond, it had to be his own brother. Angelo does reply back with his usually witty banter.]

Why not? It's more fun that way. Besides you're not my parent, so you have no say in what I do.

[SO THERE.]

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[powerandstatus]

Ah. So you're a free spirit?

My oh my. I thought the church taught you to have a certain responsibility to the community. Encouraging vice. [Marcello's own banter was already falling away. He spoke coldly.]

Sadly, I cannot say I've never seen such disappointment.

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[beauchevalier]

[Yeah, his own banter is fading and his eyes narrow.]

You're one to talk about responsibilities to the community, especially after what you've done. So don't talk about being disappointed with me when you know it's you who caused me to walk down this path. You and the church.

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[powerandstatus]

[Marcello inspected Angelo as his voice accused him, utterly impassively and with no concern.]

No.

Unless you aspire to blame me for denying you freedom of conscience.

[He could not see what his brother's fuss was about.]

Regarding your point, I was fulfilling duties expected of me. My station necessitated I treated your behaviour with the discipline it deserved. I hardly made you an exception from the rest of my men.

But accuse me by all means, if it helps you sleep.

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[bufudine]

[Serph's been in Luceti for a while now, but he still doesn't understand the purpose of this building. His attention is currently on a game of cards -- Blackjack, specifically -- not actually playing, but watching others play from a short distance, trying to work out the rules. He's a bit too far from the table and the room is a bit too noisy for him to clearly hear the words being exchanged, however.]

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[beauchevalier]

[After two men give up on the game, Angelo's eyes turn to see Serph in the corner and notices him watching him. An admirer or someone looking to play? Well regardless, he does what he usually does and gets up from the table for a moment to approach him.]

You interested in a little game of Blackjack?

[bufudine]

[When the stranger stands and approaches him, Serph watches. Because the stranger doesn't appear to be aggressive or have malicious intent, Serph allows him to approach.

He tilts his head. He associates games with Twinklebell, rather than whatever is happening here.]

How do I play?

[beauchevalier]

[Angelo looks Serph up and down at first, almost leering at him like a hawk stalking its prey. Sure he wasn't a woman, but a unique individual none the less especially with that mark on his face. He then gestures for the other to follow him as they go back and sit at the table.]

I'll show you once you've joined me.

[bufudine]

[Serph does follow, alert, but despite the crowdedness of this area, the people do not seem dangerous. He takes a seat -- he'd seen all the other 'players' sitting. Those standing, he'd noticed, did not play -- before his gaze returns to the stranger, curiosity marking his expression.

A tilt of his head, to indicate the stranger should explain.]