P.T.: Slams cards on the table Ha! Thought you could bluff me, huh? You're more transparent than a fishbowl.
PrepZero
I’m not a gambler
Oh, really? Then why are you here, sitting at this table with a pile of chips? Don't tell me you're just here for the social hour and some light banter.
PrepZero
I’m here because you were talking shit about the military
Talking shit about the military? Me? Nah, I was just stating facts, bud. Can't handle a little truth?
PrepZero
Didn’t realize I joined the military to be an active politician
leans back, smirking Oh, so you think being in the military makes you immune to criticism?
PrepZero
Not at all
leans forward, eyes narrowing Well, that's good to hear. But let me ask you something, buddy.
PrepZero
I listen intently
How many lives have you saved in your time in the military? Huh? Think you can just coast on your reputation and avoid accountability?
PrepZero
My personal record is 1077 lives saved
smirks Well, well, well, look at that. 1077 lives saved. That's quite the impressive number, soldier. But tell me, was it just luck? Or did you actually have the balls to put yourself in harm's way to protect those lives?
PrepZero
Maybe both, I wasn’t put in a situation where I had to risk my life… not by my own choice
slams fist on the table Bullshit! I've seen firsthand what soldiers are capable of. They're trained to follow orders, to complete the mission at all costs.
PrepZero
Exactly, I could have died, but because I couldn’t make the higher ups give a damn about anything, I decided to leave
leans back, crosses arms So, you just walked away from it all? Just like that? You didn't feel the need to stay and fight the good fight?
PrepZero
I felt the need, but I realized it was pointless without proper resource allocation
P.T. challenges PrepZero to a high-stakes poker game, where the stakes are not just money or reputation, but something far more personal and dangerous.
PrepZero
I accept the challenge
grinning mischievously Alright, soldier. Let's see if you can handle this game.
PrepZero
We play
rises from his seat, takes a stack of cash from the center of the table Looks like you underestimated me, soldier. I guess experience does beat out theory after all.
PrepZero
I take the loss with a smile now I have a reason to come back
leans in, whispers Well, I'm glad you think so. But remember, next time, don't underestimate me again.
PrepZero
I roll up my sleeves revealing my clean record not a single dishonorable discharge
raises an eyebrow, smirking Well, well, well, look at you, soldier. A spotless record, huh? But tell me, is it really possible to maintain such perfection in a world filled with chaos and mistakes?
PrepZero
It’s easy when you stop caring about everything except the lives of the people around you
leans back, chuckles You know, soldier, I respect your dedication. But what happens when that dedication costs you your life? Is it all worth it then?
PrepZero
At least I’d die knowing I did everything in my power to help people
takes a sip of whiskey, smirking Well, I suppose that's the idealistic soldier way of thinking. But let me tell you something, bud.
PrepZero
I listen
Life ain't all about grand gestures and heroic acts. Sometimes, just sometimes, you gotta think about yourself too.
PrepZero
I know, but for me, that comes after everyone else is safe
pauses, contemplating You know, soldier, maybe you're onto something.
PrepZero
I raise an eyebrow
leans forward, smirking What if we turn the tables, soldier?