Author Topic: Poker Night! (Read 5600 times)

Admiral Regis Hermitage · « **on:** February 03, 2012, 03:41:43 AM »

After the refugee crew had been settled in, Aki had changed out of her Class B, and into her usual black dress (A tactic which she uses to distract the men at the table). It is pretty well known that Aki hosts her famous Poker nights once a month, and its another known fact that she almost always wins. Even without her distraction tactic, she was as fierce a poker player as she was anything else... Ask Maxis.

OOC:

Her place was ready. The poker tables were out, the dealer had arrived early to set up, and catering had come and gone. She looked as her watch clicked to 6:50. 10 more minutes. She sat in a nearby chair chatting with Agent Tarkov, who was wearing his typical G-Man suit, it was the only thing he had packed other than his combat uniform. She had explained to the refugees what was going on tonight, and offered them a chance to play, on the house, but whether r not they wanted to was really up to them... They had a busy day.

The poker game itself wasn't easily accessible though. You needed a special black poker ship with a golden "A" embroidered onto it. Most first time players came as guests, and are offered a chip from Aki if they do well enough. Several people carried these, Director Hermitage, Senator Decadea at one point, and the Mechera General Thel Valdamee' is rumored to own one as well, but he rarely shows up. Aki continued to wait for Maxis and the other with Tarkov.

Beware Ye Who Enter Here · « **Reply #1 on:** February 03, 2012, 04:44:10 PM »

Maxis entered the room, dressed in his casual black undershirt, showing off his leanly muscled arms, and black combat trousers and boots. His electric blue eyes scanned the room and sat next to his girlfriend, grinning and pulling his black poker chip out of his back pocket.
"well, Tarkov, better just put our money out right now."

K2 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 04, 2012, 03:14:42 PM »

OOC: http://images.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/2010328//293.KristenBell.tg.042810.jpg

It had been a long day at work. Amy had been the one coordinating the Hand's cleanup and investigation after Zere's attack that morning, with Hermitage in a safehouse somewhere. She'd escorted K2323 and Chal to Hermitage later. Hermitage had been acting strange ever since the attack, and she didn't know why, but he seemed to make particular note of how she needed to be careful. Then he had sent her... Here, to play poker with the boys (and Aki)? She wasn't even good at poker.

She timidly walked into the room, clutching Hermitage's black poker chip in her hand as her eyes scanned the room for someone she knew.

Admiral Regis Hermitage · « **Reply #3 on:** February 04, 2012, 05:13:39 PM »

A few people had arrived, a few Senators from the armed forces sub-committee, another one of the Zarethian Fleet Admirals, There was Agent Tarkov, who immediately recognized the Assistant Director and promptly stood when she walked in, Maxis, and the refugee crew. Most were standing around the bar and talking, Aki was sitting next to Maxis and staring at Tarkov as he suddenly stood at the presence of Amy.

"Um, um, Admiral Sora?" Tarkov asks. "Why is Assistant Director Jacobs here?" he sounded somewhat frantic.

Ragnar the Red · « **Reply #4 on:** February 04, 2012, 05:33:27 PM »

Captain Ivilantar of the Crew walked in, and after looking puzzled at the table asked, "What's going on?"

K2 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 04, 2012, 09:01:15 PM »

Amy walked across the room, towards Aki, smiling as she heard a few of the guests behind her comment on her ass. When she arrived at the bar, she casually and slightly bowed to the present company. "Heya, boys," she said aloud, "Admiral, hope you don't mind if I kick some ass tonight."

...She was going to make a damn fool of herself.

Admiral Regis Hermitage · « **Reply #6 on:** February 07, 2012, 12:57:39 AM »

Tarkov sat down once more, and laid back in his chair. "I guess Hermitage isn't coming..." he says to Maxis. He was looking forward to playing cards with his boss.

"Nice ass..." Aki commented to Maxis about Amy. A slightly common practice of hers. When Amy yelled to her she smiled. "Of course Miss, Assistant Director. I take it that Regis isn't coming?"she calls back.

K2 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 07, 2012, 05:29:48 PM »

"Afraid not," she called out, "He sends his best though!"

Ragnar the Red · « **Reply #8 on:** February 07, 2012, 09:35:28 PM »

Ivilantar sat down next to Tarkov, awkwardly not knowing what was going on.

Admiral Regis Hermitage · « **Reply #9 on:** February 07, 2012, 11:01:43 PM »

"Oh right..." Aki jumps up. "Like i was saying earlier to you guys, every month I host a poker night for some friends. You all were lucky enough to come today Now the standard buy in is 500 credits, but if you all want to play, its on the house." she explained.

"The first round is Blackjack, followed by an optional round of Acey Deucey, and finally Texas Hold'em. Winner takes all." she said in her ecstatic tone of voice.

Beware Ye Who Enter Here · « **Reply #10 on:** February 08, 2012, 05:12:46 PM »

Maxis grinned and nodded. "Well, you know I'm in." He said, leaning back in the couch.

K2 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 08, 2012, 05:27:08 PM »

"Sounds good to me," Amy replied, smiling.

Beware Ye Who Enter Here · « **Reply #12 on:** March 02, 2012, 10:36:44 AM »

Before they started though, the doorbell rang.
Maxis looked up and frowned. "Wonder who that is?" He muttered as he got up and manuevered his way over to the door, undid the lock and opened it. "Yes?" He asked the woman in a uniform he had never seen before. She wore a gray cotton coat over the same gray trousers. THere were black buttons that kept it clasped together and two white lines moving down the side of her arms and legs. Ivilantar and Tarkov, on the other hand, would recognize it as the uniform worn by the guards at Rapture.
The woman, tall, lean and fierce looking with black hair and red eyes looked down at Maxis over her hooked nose. "I am under orders to bring Mr. Ivilantar and his crew to another location. They are to be helped home." She said with no emotion, scanning the whole room.

Admiral Regis Hermitage · « **Reply #13 on:** March 02, 2012, 01:11:51 PM »

Tarkov effectively pulled out his sidearm and took cover behind a couch at the sight of here. Aki looked up with a quizzical look. "Which office are you from?" She calls to her.

Ragnar the Red · « **Reply #14 on:** March 02, 2012, 06:15:27 PM »

OOC: Ivilantar's a Ms, not a Mr

Ivilantar sat still, not having moved a muscle. She hadn't seen anything to make these guys seem like horrible criminals or anything, but Tarkov's reaction put her on edge.

After a moment, she responded with a single word. "Home?"

Beware Ye Who Enter Here · « **Reply #15 on:** March 03, 2012, 10:36:53 PM »

(Your names make no sense

)
The woman nodded, disregarding Tarkov and Aki for the moment. "Yes, Ma'am. We wish to make contact with your people as soon as possible in order to reassure them of you and your crew's safety but also to open diplomatic negotiations." She turned her head ever so slightly towards Aki. "I'm not from a department per se. I come here due to orders from the highest possible authority. "

Ragnar the Red · « **Reply #16 on:** March 03, 2012, 11:10:42 PM »

OOC: That's because Ivilantar is her last name 0'.0'

"We'll help you find our home," Capt. Ivilantar started, "But my crew has been training for this exploratory mission for years. We're not yet ready to go home."

Beware Ye Who Enter Here · « **Reply #17 on:** March 03, 2012, 11:13:58 PM »

The woman raised an eyebrow. "As you wish but it may be wise to let your government know what has happened. Either way, I must insist you come with me."

Ragnar the Red · « **Reply #18 on:** March 03, 2012, 11:16:40 PM »

Ivilantar paused for a second. She glanced at Tarkov, and then back at the woman here to collect her. Reluctantly, she stepped forward.

(Now wait for Lyoko's post. As much as i'd love to keep going, I think he deserves a reaction)

Admiral Regis Hermitage · « **Reply #19 on:** March 03, 2012, 11:49:30 PM »

Tarkov was still in cover behind the couch with his side arm. He kept trying to get the attention of Aki, and signalling her strategic orders, but to no avail.

"Highest possible authority, huh" Aki stood up with her hands on her hips. "So, the Council wants them i presume, and you have written orders to prove this?" Aki asked and stepped forward as well.

Beware Ye Who Enter Here · « **Reply #20 on:** March 03, 2012, 11:53:12 PM »

The woman snapped her fingers and a teleconference sheet appeared. It listed two council members and this woman, referenced as Agent Liselle talking about the new comers and them giving her orders to collect them. She floated this over to Aki with magic.
"So to speak." She said.

Ragnar the Red · « **Reply #21 on:** March 04, 2012, 09:30:05 PM »

Ivilantar looked at Tarkov. He was acting so strongly she knew there was something wrong with the new girl. But what could she do? She was backed into a corner. Going with her seemed to be the only viable option, but she was no sheep. She would not be sheared or slaughtered. As she fiddled her hand through her pocket nervously, showing no other signs of fear, she spoke up.

"Give me an hour to get my crew together and ready to move," She responded.

Beware Ye Who Enter Here · « **Reply #22 on:** March 04, 2012, 09:36:30 PM »

The woman raised her eyebrow but nodded. "As you wish. I'll be back in an hours time." She said, nodding to Aki before turning around and walking past Maxis and out the door.

Maxis stared as she walked out then closed the door.
"Well, um... What was that all about?" He asked, leaning against the wall.

Ragnar the Red · « **Reply #23 on:** March 04, 2012, 09:49:32 PM »

Ivilantar barely any attention to Maxis. She walked to Tarkov, pulled him up by his shoulder, and said to him in an aggravated tone, "A word?"

Admiral Regis Hermitage · « **Reply #24 on:** March 05, 2012, 12:11:00 AM »

Tarkov holstered his sidearm and nodded. "I suppose you want to know what that was all about?"