"Texas Hold 'em is a form of poker where..." Arsenio began to explain before Donald interrupted.

"Work?" Arsenio asked, feigning ignorance. "Pilots don't work, we play. We play the game of death, we either kill or train to kill. The simulation is, after all, just an over glorified video game, and this," Arsenio began shuffling the cards he had on hand at incredible speed, "though but a simple game, is a game nonetheless, and a form of training to kill in its own right. Besides, I expect we'll be fighting together as a team. Since we don't know each other at all, what could be more important than teambuilding and getting inside each other's heads through a game of poker?"

When Kaiser mentioned Richard, Arsenio simply shrugged, "If you were suspected of fraternizing with the enemy, wouldn't you put in extra effort to appear extra devoted and hardworking to dispel such suspicions? Or perhaps he really is a spy and is trying to familiarize himself with the Calamity's systems as soon as possible so he can steal away with it or stab us all in the back when we least expect it?" Arsenio smiled as if none of this concerned him. Arsenio actually respected Kaiser for his combat ability, but Arsenio talked back to everyone, regardless of his respect for them.