Title: The Gambler Author: Oracle Pastebin link: http://pastebin.com/zrA3EBeK First Edit: Monday 18th of June 2012 06:50:53 AM CDT Last Edit: Monday 18th of June 2012 06:50:53 AM CDT >Be high roller. >Casinos all know you on sight. >You're the man whose entourage is led by a fluffy pony. >Her name is "Lucky" and ever since you met her, you've been on a winning streak. >"Wucky wuv big bawx game!" >She's pointing towards the huge Progressive Jackpot slots machine. "Okay Lucky! Time for Huggies! then we play!" >Give Lucky a gentle hug. >"Wucky wuv daddeh!" "Now hug daddy tight Lucky!" >Pull handle. >Win two million, three-hundred and fifty-seven thousand dollars, and some change. >Somewhere, a pit boss gently weeps. >Lucky squeals with glee at the pretty lights, even if she doesn't like the loud noises. >Tell your assistant to put the voucher for your winnings in the secure suitcase, you'll be taking Lucky for a longer "walk". >Lucky bobbles along happily among the confusion and chaos of a casino. >Come around the high-stakes poker tables. >"Daddeh! Daddeh! Fwuffy WEAWWY wan' pway wif' pahppah!" >Wow, she's never been this excited before. >You find an empty seat, and get dealed in. >Texas Hold 'Em. >Your deal? Ten of diamonds, queen of diamonds. Through years of practice your expression looks neutral. >Lucky can't read cards, but she's vibrating in place. >The flop: diamond king, seven of spades, ace of diamonds. >Start of a royal flush. >Here comes the river. >Fluffy pony drowns.