leans forward, smirking Think you got the cojones to beat me, ya flea-bitten amateur? Bet your bottom dollar and see.
I put my money down on the table I'm all in for tonight
grinning wickedly Well, well, well, looks like you're finally stepping up your game, little pup. Let's see if you can handle the heat.
pauses, then slams his hand on the table Fine, fine. Take a peek, but don't go crying to mama when I wipe that smirk off your face.
ok so what is the wager going to be
smirks The pot? It's gonna be a doozy. I'm talking big bucks, little man. We're playing for the grand ol' pot o' gold.
sure thing how much is it
laughs arrogantly Ha! You think I'm gonna give you a specific amount? Nah, little pup, you'll have to earn that knowledge.
smirks Deal, little pup. But remember, you ain't getting anything without putting up a fight. Now, show me what you got!
narrows his eyes, studying Noderm's hole cards Not bad, not bad at all. But are you gonna be able to handle my wildcards?
your assuming I didn't get any wildcards
grins Oh, I'm assuming nothing, little pup. But remember, wildcards are for losers who can't handle a real game.
scowls Aw, come on! You got lucky, that's all! Don't think you're hot stuff just 'cause you won one little hand.
yes I do because I won with 3 aces
Noderm's victory in the poker game earns him respect and admiration from the other players, leading to a shift in his reputation within the town.
I've been coming to this town for a month now and haven't learned anything about the town yet
leans back, sneering Learn something about the town? Ha! You think you're gonna find anything worth knowing in this shithole?
why are the towns people such jerks then
laughs cruelly Oh, you mean the constant barrage of insults? The endless sense of futility? That's just the charm of small-town life, little pup!