u/Traditional_House247

Act II Kael Virelli.

-Hey so i found some cards on the ground, are they yours? Kyle asked, showing me my deck.
-Yeah, these are mine. Hey, do you guys wanna play a quick round of poker? I asked, hoping for some easy money.
-Yea, we could play. Said Ashley.
-Alright I will put out the table and cards, you take care of the campfire and a place to sleep. But i have to warn you, I’m the greatest poker player in the realm
While we were preparing for the poker game I started thinking Ashley agreed instantly the rest just went after her. Was she a real opponent? Or did she just want to have some fun? Anyways, I'm not losing to anyone, not in my game.
-The table is done. Let’s play! I said inviting them to the game.
-Alright let’s make some money! Krane said clearly excited.
We sat at the table and looked at our cards. I had an 8 of hearts and a 3 of spades.
-I raise. Said Thorne. putting 20 silver coins on the table.
His tone was calm, but something felt unsure. There was a king of spades on the table too, so I had literally nothing.
-I call. Said everyone. I can’t back down not after what i said
2 more cards are shown, wait… an ace, and a queen!? and both were spades! Are you kidding me!? If anyone has a ten, ten of spades exactly, that’s an easy royal flush. Now I'm really in deep shit.
-I raise. Said Ashley, pushing her chips worth 30 coins.
-Kyle frowned then folded. throwing his cards away.
-I call. I said hoping I can play them.
-I fold too, said Thorne.sliding his cards away.
Now it’s just me and the assassin. The last two cards are shown it’s a 6 of hearts. Okay, alright it’s not a straight flush. I thought, and then a jack of spades. If she has a 10, 10 of spades she beats me, and, and I lose.
-I raise! I said not putting any money
-How much? She asked.
-ALL IN! What am I doing? Have I completely lost my mind? I’m throwing away 300 Silver coins. Why isn’t she saying anything? Goddammit say something! She wouldn’t move, not even a finger. She looked at me with her empty black eyes, it was kind of unsettling.
-I fold. She said, slowly putting away her cards.
No way I did it! I played them!
-I knew it. I had nothing. I said trying to sound as calm as possible
-So much for my flush. She said regretting her choice.
-well, what are you gonna do? Right?
-Okay, team, let's go to sleep. We got a big fish to catch tomorrow. Kyle said making sure we will be ready for tomorrow's hunt.

 Act I Kyle Krane.

-Aw, come on man! Why won’t you give me that bounty? I asked, clearly frustrated.
-Because,  you need a team of four to claim it.
-WHY?! I asked again, frustrated even more.
-So people like you won’t claim every single one. He responded, finally giving me the reason.
-So you’re saying I'm too good for my job? I asked mockingly.
-No… ah! just go to hell!
-We could help!
Some random girl offering me help? Normally I wouldn't even consider it, but well I don't have much of a choice. I went up to her table, she was sitting with 2 other guys playing cards. I think it was some kind of poker, I don't know… She had a white hoodie and a damaged scarf. She was wearing a weird wooden mask with a scar on it and blank dark eyeholes. On her belt there were two daggers. She looked like an assassin, maybe I could use her. There was a tank too, he looked very solid. Strong armor, massive hammer under his hands. Yeah he could be a help. Then there was this guy, he was giving out cards. I don’t know much about him, but that's a complete team of four. I guess that means I get the job after all
-You think you have what it takes to be a bounty hunter? To fight mythical creatures? I asked
-Do you? Tank responded with his deep voice
-Hey bar-man give me that bounty I have the team! I screamed excitedly.
-Alright boys! I started my speech.
-Ahem…! The assassin girl looked at me like I committed a crime.
-And ladies. It’s gonna be a tough mission so i don’t want anybody backing down alright? Let’s start with your names and a little something about you. I’ll start. My name is Kyle Krane, and I’m a bounty hunter. I hunt mythical creatures. -I said trying to get to know them
-I guess i’ll go next. The girl calmly said. I’m an assassin. I also hunt, but people, for money.
My name’s Ashley, Ashley Ravenwood.
-Wait aren’t you the girl whose parents died from the hands of a bloody murderer in the Ironwalls? I asked curious.
-Yes, I don’t wanna talk about it
-I’m a tank, the name is Thorne Kade… - Said very calmly
-That’s it, nothing else you wanna tell? - I asked, trying to get him to open a bit more.
-I’m Kael Virelli. I used to work at a circus place in the Adzaran Empire. But Well… Let’s just say I got fired.
-Alright, So the bounty is a classic skinwalker, it lives in the forest north-west from here. I presented the bounty to my companions.
-I’m sorry. What's a skinwalker? Ashley asked looking at me like she didn’t just ask the dumbest question in the world.
-A skinwalker is a witch that can morph into other creatures using its skin and rituals. I answered her as fast as I could.
-Well let’s get going before it’s too late, Oh and I shotgun the kill. Said our tank.

Act I Kyle Krane.

-Aw, come on man! Why won’t you give me that bounty? I asked, clearly frustrated.
-Because you need a team of four to claim it.
-WHY?! I asked again, frustrated even more.
-So people like you won’t claim every single one. He responded, finally giving me the reason.
-So you’re saying I'm too good for my job? I asked mockingly.
-No… ah! just go to hell!
-We could help!
Some random girl offering me help? Normally I wouldn't even consider it, but well I don't have much of a choice. I went up to her table, she was sitting with 2 other guys playing cards. I think it was some kind of poker, I don't know… She had a white hoodie and a damaged scarf. She was wearing a weird wooden mask with a scar on it and blank dark eyeholes. On her belt there were two daggers. She looked like an assassin, maybe I could use her. There was a tank too, he looked very solid. Strong armor, massive hammer under his hands. Yeah he could be a help. Then there was this guy, he was giving out cards. I don’t know much about him, but that's a complete team of four. I guess that means I get the job after all
-You think you have what it takes to be a bounty hunter? To fight mythical creatures? I asked
-Do you? Tank responded with his deep voice
-Hey bar-man give me that bounty I have the team! I screamed excitedly.
-Alright boys! I started my speech.
-Ahem…! The assassin girl looked at me like I committed a crime.
-And ladies. It’s gonna be a tough mission so i don’t want anybody backing down alright? Let’s start with your names and a little something about you. I’ll start. My name is Kyle Krane, and I’m a bounty hunter. I hunt mythical creatures. -I said trying to get to know them
-I guess i’ll go next. The girl calmly said. I’m an assassin. I also hunt, but people, for money.
My name’s Ashley, Ashley Ravenwood.
-Wait aren’t you the girl whose parents died from the hands of a bloody murderer in the Ironwalls? I asked curious.
-Yes, I don’t wanna talk about it
-I’m a tank, the name is Thorne Kade… - Said very calmly
-That’s it, nothing else you wanna tell? - I asked, trying to get him to open a bit more.
-I’m Kael Virelli. I used to work at a circus place in the Adzaran Empire. But Well… Let’s just say I got fired.
-Alright, So the bounty is a classic skinwalker, it lives in the forest north-west from here. I presented the bounty to my companions.
-I’m sorry. What's a skinwalker? Ashley asked looking at me like she didn’t just ask the dumbest question in the world.
-A skinwalker is a witch that can morph into other creatures using its skin and rituals. I answered her as fast as I could.
-Well let’s get going before it’s too late, Oh and I shotgun the kill. Said our tank.

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