I Unleash the Dragon

Desdemona Reese, 21 A thief believes everyone steals,

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Sheppard looked up from his copy of The Cursed Child and shook his head, a grin on his face.  “I don’t think strip poker is the best idea in the middle of a coffee shop, so we better stick to the regular version.  But I warn you, I’m a pretty good liar.”

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“A little shy?” she teased lightly, though the offer had been more of a joke than anything. “The regular version suits me just fine.” Quickly she began shuffling with swift movements, an eyebrow rising. “Are you now? Then I guess we’ll just have to see which one of us is better.”

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Would you ever leave Caston?

Anti-honesty hour

“Anything for a life of fame and fortune. If that’s what it takes, I’m out of here.”

[rubusrosaceae]

Anti-honesty hour. Ask me anything and I will respond with blatant lies.

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Guy’s inbox

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“I guess you’re right but I’d like to see you strip a little too, I think that sounds fun.” Bo couldn’t help but smile. “I’m sure you’re better than what you’re letting on but I guess we’ll find out. You at least have an advantage over me though right?” She raised her shoulders in a shrug watching as the other dealt the cards. “You may need to explain the rules to me before we start, how do I win this?”

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“Poker’s a game of luck so I wouldn’t worry your pretty little head about it. I’m sure I’ll be stripping plenty. Or, after a few drinks, I’ll gladly do it without the cards,” she commented with a smirk. “I’ve played one or two times, but really never more than for fun. I’ll be happy to teach you.” She gestured to the cards. “It’s pretty simple. This is your hand. You can exchange the cards in it to try and make the best hand you can out of it, whether that be a pair, a flush or a straight. You can choose to stay in or fold, but if you lose the hand you have to strip. Simple.”

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Sitting nearby, Hayden looked up from her book, surprised that someone was talking to her. The look quickly changed from surprise to distrust, her gaze shifting between Desdemona and the cards. “I think I’ll pass. I don’t know how to play poker.”

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At the look of distrust, Mona openly laughed, more than a little amused at the suspicion. “It’s never a bad day to learn something new though, is it? Someday you could be happy you learned.” She shook the cards again as though trying to tempt the other girl.

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Bo looked up from her phone confused as to who the other was talking to until she realized it was probably her. A smile spreading across her lips although she hesitated before answering. “I don’t really know how to play poker but I’m pretty much up for anything that involves stripping. I don’t mind playing for money either, maybe I’ll be a natural who knows?”

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“Well if the stripping is your favorite part then not knowing how to play is almost an advantage. And this is the perfect chance to learn, isn’t it?” Mona grinned, always excited about the prospect of a game regardless. “You never know. Like I said, I’m not very good either but whatelse is there to do? A little simple fun never hurt anyone.” Smiling, she shuffled the cards quickly and dealt them.

[svenruud]

“That’s what happens when you’re not the from the minute we open and until the very last second - you miss things. Shame. Or maybe it was for the best, it was really hot in there today too so we were all really sweaty and nasty.” He chuckled. “Not personal. I’m hearing what you say, but I’m sorry, that’s not gonna happen.”

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“You say that like I’m not in there from open until close pretty much every day. Hell, I’m probably in there more often than you are. Tsk. Maybe I’ll just set up shop at the bar and never leave at all. That sounds like a solid plan.” She leveled a mild glare at him. “Well you’re no fun. It’s things like this which make me want to revoke your status as my favorite bartender.”

[svenruud]

“Depends,” he replied and turned towards her. "Poker? … Fine, I’ll play with you. Once. Why am I not surprised you’re suggesting strip poker? They played ‘Pour Some Sugar On Me’ earlier so I think I’ve done my share for today.”

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“Seriously, the one time I wasn’t there? You know, I’m pretty much starting to think it’s personal." She clicked her tongue at him. “One of these days you need to have a private strip show just for me to make up for this, I hope you know that.”

[micxhrivera]

“I’m not one to turn down a game of strip poker if you are offering, I don’t have any cash left for high stakes but if it’s just nudity you’re after then I am pretty open for game.”

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“Then strip poker it is. I’m plenty happy with either money or nudity so you’re not going to hear me arguing. You’re on pretty boy.” She shuffled the cards deftly before dealing them out.

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“Interested in a game?” Mona called out, raising an eyebrow curiously at the nearest person. She held up a pack of innocent looking--though marked--cards with a smirk. “As long as we’re both just sitting here, might as well make the most of the time. I’ll admit I’m not the best at poker, but it’s usually fun whether we play for money or not. We could always make it strip poker too, of course.”

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elspethmaclennan:

“Oh! That sounds amazin’! I never met a magician before. Last time I even saw a magician was my friend Andrew’s eighth birthday. I got so scared, my gran had to take me home. I’m sure, though, that the fear’s well an’ past by now, o’ course.” Elsie gave a small, self-deprecating laugh and took a sip of her tea. “How’s it ya came about becomin’ a magician? Don’t suppose that’s any more common a career in the States than in the UK, aye?”

“There aren’t a lot of us out there. Or so everyone seems keen to tell me, since I’ve met a shit ton of them. I don’t blame you, I’d be scared of someone who made a living lying and manipulating people, particularly little kids.” Mona snorts and takes another sip of her tea, still half wishing it was alcoholic. “Runs in the family. By that I mean my parents are magicians so whether I wanted to learn or not, I was going to know some magic. Might as well make a career out of it.”

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venusmercer:

“Had I known who it was, the outcome would’ve been different. I also didn’t feel like kicking everyone in sight, so I’m just letting it slide for today.”

“Where the fuck were you that you couldn’t tell on sight? A strip club?”

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venusmercer:

“I don’t know which one of you losers smacked my ass as I got out of the car this morning, but hey, I missed you too dude.”

"Someone slapped your ass and you didn’t kick them in the crotch?”

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nikolaikovalenko:

“I would sell out my own family if it kept me from doing less work, honestly.”

“Not a bad philosophy all told. And exactly why I was never planning on trusting you.”

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justinxjustinjustin:

What are you gonna do all your clothes from now on, then? 

Who ever said we were ever talking about my clothes?

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Because you're confusing me, like AUs do.

I don’t like the question ‘how are you?’ Understand now?

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justinxjustinjustin:

That’s awesome! If you ever do do it again, you should come to the place I volunteer at. We don’t have enough shirts. We take them to Nicaragua once a month. Well, I don’t, but someone does. 

Oh no, never again. I’m over the whole Robin Hood thing. So very over it. Besides, I don’t give a rat’s ass about Nicaragua. I’ve never been out of California, why would I care?