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Ruby + Sapphire

Through the doors, you find yourselves in a small circular room that seems to be decorated much in the same way as the ring is decorated today. The curtains are in alternating colors of your teams, and in the center stand are three surprisingly lifelike, but faceless sculptures. They stand with their backs to one another, facing out to the chairs. About each of their necks is a cord that holds a sign written in a fine, looping cursive.

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I don't play it too much, because the people I play with are the kind of people that cheat at cards. But I still think it's enjoyable.

That is one way to win.

It's a good way if you want to win no matter what, but it's not as fun for the people who keep losing.

Losing can be fun too, for the right stakes.

You mean because you learn something from it?

Perhaps something like that.

What do you like about losing, then?

Perhaps what you give up is something better shared.

Oh! Like food, maybe.

Food, yes. Few people prefer to feast alone.

But if it was like that, I wouldn't bother with a game to begin with. I'd just share.

For the fun of it.

Oh, I see. I guess that might be fun.

You do not flirt much, do you?

F-flirt? N-no, not at all.

[what is that faaace]

It would make more sense, if you did.

[suddenly everything about this conversation is embarrassing]

Are losing and flirting connected...?

It can be a kind of game.

A game...oh! Like teasing?

A great deal like teasing.

[trying to process]

But flirting and teasing are still different.

Sometimes. Some times people flirt by teasing.

But then how do you know if they're just teasing, or if they're flirting with teasing?

Perception... Or you could simply ask.

Mm. Then I'll ask if it comes up. Thank you.

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