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[shipmaster]

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[shipmaster]

It seems simpler, all told.

[dendarii]

Simpler, yes. In the same way it's simpler just to get murdered.

[shipmaster]

A.. Point, certainly. I'd like to avoid that as much as possible.

[dendarii]

See? I think old me had it right - cheat like hell.

[shipmaster]

Hm. We can see how that works out, certainly. We don't have much to lose, as we are.

[dendarii]

No names, even. Which we really ought to rectify.

[shipmaster]

Pity I don't remember any... Of course, most names here seem to be descriptors more than names.

[ They drum a beat on their knee with their fingers, thinking. ]

I suppose Cheat would give far too much warning. Tiny certainly seems not to your liking.

[dendarii]

[ Predictably, he makes a face. At both. ]

I'll likely get called Tiny anyway. Best not to make it my name.

[ Cheat would have promise if it weren't a tactical misstep. He frowns a bit, moving to pace. ]

And I've no idea what to use for you. Something pretty, perhaps.

[shipmaster]

[ They smile, not at all displeased. ] Flatterer is a bit too long, I think.

Flourish, perhaps.

[dendarii]

... I do rather like the sound of that. All right, Flourish it is.

[shipmaster]

It seems to suit.

[dendarii]

I have substance too. I think.

[shipmaster]

You think.

[dendarii]

Look, your guess is as good as mine at this point.

[shipmaster]

True. I imagine it would make a good bet at this point, anyway.

[dendarii]

[ Flourish's eyes light up with glee. ]

... You want to bet something, then?

[shipmaster]

I would. But there's a trouble with it. What can be the wager? The only thing I've seen of value here is light and food.

[dendarii]

What about a kiss?

[shipmaster]

[ There's a blink, a delighted laugh... and then a dangerous smirk. ]

Ah, so you'll have to wait until you can prove it? Deal.

[dendarii]

[ Hell, that backfired. Flourish makes a face as he realizes his mistake. ]

I'll prove it quickly then. In our very first game.

[shipmaster]

Ah, all or nothing? That DOES make it quite a bit more exciting.

[dendarii]

[ Hey. Two can play at that game. ]

So you're agreeing to more than just a kiss? I accept.

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[shipmaster]

[ What did you... ]

[shipmaster]

[ u lil shit ]

[shipmaster]

Good lord, we really should have gone with Cheat.