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[suigojin]

[This video is strangely lit. Anyone who's been to Ka'Pandol would recognize the slight bluish tint the bioluminescent lighting gives everything there, and this bedroom is no exception. Though the only way one can tell it's a bedroom is that there's a on the screen, partly obscured by the young man draped upside down over the side, head resting on the floor.]

So, you all know about the tournament coming up, right? If you don't, you need to pay more attention because it's sort of a big deal. Anyway, I've got a proposal for anyone who wants a chance to make some quick gil and doesn't mind gambling.

Gambling isn't legal, kupo.

[The moogle interjecting is offscreen, and Gi huffs at her.]

It's perfectly legal! Just...not for kids.

You'll still get in trouble.

[He rolls his eyes this time.]

For anyone interested, I'm setting up a pool for the upcoming Blitzball tournament. It's two weeks away, I believe, but may as well gauge interest early. Let me know!

[Or let him know what you think of this video/gambling/sports/etc.]

Comments

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[despairing_hope]

You want to bet on which team will win?

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[suigojin]

[He's still peering at the camera upside down, but he's holding the iMog at arm's length now. Hi.]

Pretty much. It's more fun that way.

[despairing_hope]

I've never really found gambling very fun, it always ends up the same way.

[suigojin]

Ah, that's fair. It's not for everyone. That said, I'm not going to make anyone participate if they don't want to.

[despairing_hope]

I'm curious, what do you find fun about it?

[suigojin]

Dunno if I find the gambling part fun, but I like to see how much luck is on my side sometimes.

[despairing_hope]

Ah, if that's it, I suppose I can understand the appeal. I never have to question that, so no wonder I would find it boring.

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[likewishes]

That didn't take long.

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[suigojin]

what do you mean?

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[likewishes]

It didn't take long for someone to realize money could be made.

[suigojin]

I'm surprised I'm the first. Maybe just the first to say something publicly.

[likewishes]

Are you only betting on the outcome?

[suigojin]

that or set up a brackets system where you get points for guessing what team will win each tame.

[likewishes]

I was also thinking along the lines of point margins and, perhaps more in the future, on specific players.

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[chosehope]

Are you sure? I don't want you to get into trouble!

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[suigojin]

I'll be okay, it's legal in most places.

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[chosehope]

If you say so. It'll be horrible if you got in trouble and especially when I warned you too!

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[mech_and_mutt]

Hey, can we bet on our own teams? 'Cause I got a good feeling about these guys!

[suigojin]

You can bet for any team you want, as long as you pay up.

[mech_and_mutt]

Alright, I'm game. How much is the buy-in?

[suigojin]

I was thinking 50 gil.

[mech_and_mutt]

Alright. Put me down for fifty on the --

--hold on hold on. D'ya think I'd lose my contract if they caught me doin' this?

[suigojin]

[Hold on while he contemplates this.]

Hmm...I don't actually know. I'd think you would be okay as long as you weren't giving away training secrets or anything.

[Why he would in the first place, that's a mystery.]

[mech_and_mutt]

Tch...

Well, so long as I ain't betting against myself, then it's not like they could say I messed up the outcome, right?