Dev was the first to speak up, and Ray couldn't help but smirk at his comment, but before he could even bring up his own challenge, Valanx approached and sat down. He tossed in a more elegant comment on Lady Luck. It was much better than what Ray's comment would have been. He watched as more and more of his crew started to step up and sit down at the table. Anderson would have been proud to see so many of them joining forces to making poor gambling choices and drinking. 

When Rae appeared and gave her own comment, the Captain laughed and shook his head. [color=lightblue]"And that's why, Doctor, that people like you are banned from casinos on Earth. To them, your money should all be left to chance."[/color] He put down the cards, waiting for the crew to appear at the table, and picked up the bottle of Tu'Veerian bourbon. Tango's physical form had appeared to bring glasses. Ray then poured himself a glass, and downed its contents, giving a slight cough. [color=lightblue]"Shit..."[/color] He managed to say.

Now that he had calmed his nerves a bit, Raymond slowly dealt the cards. He nodded a thanks to Tony as he dropped the cigars on the table, and when he called out to deal Rendyl in, the Captain only glanced up at tony, then at the girl, then back down at the cards he was dealing. [color=lightblue]"I think there's an old story about that. Being dealt a hand of cards by a group of cutthroats and murderers. It's like signing your fate."[/color] Raymond knew that Anderson wouldn't want any ill will towards this woman... It seemed she was just as confused as the others. 

[color=lightblue]"Welcome to the Marauders, kid... Teach her how to play fast, because the name of the game is Texas Hold'em, and no you don't need to know anything about Texas to play."[/color] He tossed the group their cards, placing down the couple in the center and laying the deck down. [color=lightblue]"Not only does the winner get the pot, but they also don't have to do their share of Anderson's chores."[/color]