Posted by Gamemaster Narwhal the nefarious (GMT) in Side-Sim: Naxels Poker Night

Posted by Gamemaster Narwhal the nefarious (GMT) in Side-Sim: Naxels Poker Night

Posted by Captain Kelly Bordeaux (Commanding Officer) in Side-Sim: Naxels Poker Night
Posted by… suppressed (5) by the Post Ghost! 👻
OOC: Hey everyone!

Just a quick note to let you know that anyone is welcome to join our poker night! I’ll start the game once we have three players, but feel free to jump in at any time. I’ll be randomly messaging players directly with their hands to keep things exciting and fair.

IC:

Naxel Boral, the Bolian bar keep, hummed softly to himself as he moved about the lounge, the soft blue lighting casting a calm glow across the room. His bar was a popular spot on the Atlantis, a place where crew members could unwind after a long shift. Tonight, he was setting up for a much-anticipated game of poker.

With his signature grin, Naxel arranged the poker table with meticulous care. The deck of cards was laid out, freshly replicated chips stacked neatly beside each player’s seat. Naxel’s antennae twitched with satisfaction as he ensured everything was in its place.

He had a knack for creating an inviting atmosphere, and tonight was no different. The scent of freshly brewed raktajino mingled with the aroma of Bolian spiced bread, and the gentle hum of conversation filled the air as crew members began to trickle in.

“Good evening, friends!” Naxel called out, his voice a warm, welcoming presence. “Welcome to poker night. Grab a drink, take a seat, and let’s see who walks away with tonight’s bragging rights.”

As he moved behind the bar to prepare drinks, he couldn’t help but feel excited about the game ahead.

Gamemaster Narwhal the nefarious
GMT
USS Atlantis

Kaden had finished a shift in engineering and headed to the bar. He had heard the bar where Naxel bartended was a really nice place to hand out. The bartender was always doing things for the staff. He was curious to see what was going on and headed down to the bar. After a few minutes, he arrived at the bar and entered. He saw a poker table with cards and poker chips. He walked over to Naxel and said, “Hello, I believe you are Naxel. I see you have a table set out for poker play. I would love to be involved if I’m allowed to join.” He took a seat and waited to see if he was going to be dismissed by the bartender.

Lt. Buchanan
Chief Engineer

Naxels face lit up with a bright, ecstatic grin as Kaden approached the poker table. “Welcome, welcome!” he exclaimed, his voice brimming with enthusiasm. “It’s always a pleasure to see new faces at poker night.”

With a flourish, Naxel reached behind the bar and poured a drink. “What can I get you? Tonight’s special is a Bolian Breeze, but I can whip up anything you like.”

He gestured to the seat at the table. “Please, make yourself comfortable. We’ve got a couple more players to join, and then we’ll get started. In the meantime, enjoy the drink and feel free to chat with the others.”

Naxel’s antennae twitched with excitement as he watched Kaden. “Poker night’s all about fun and friendship oh and a bit of bluffing ofcourse,” he said warmly. “So relax, have a good time, and let’s see where the cards take us.”

With that, he moved back to the bar, his mind already buzzing with anticipation for the game ahead. As more crew members began to trickle in, he welcomed each one with the same enthusiasm, making sure everyone felt at home.

Gamemaster Narwhal the nefarious
GMT
USS Atlantis

Kaden noticed Naxel seemed extremely exciting. Kaden thought maybe this was extra exciting for Naxel but he was not sure. Before Naxel got out of ear shot, Kaden said, “I will try one of the specials for tonight. Lets start with a small one so I can taste it.” Kaden figured this was a good way to meet some folks on the ship since he had only been around for a short time. He was trying to branch out and find ways to meet people which did not make him feel totally awkward. He was not only curious of who was going to show up but what the drink was going to taste like. He went ahead and sat down and waited for his drink and other folks.

Lt. Buchanan
Chief Engineer

OOC: Two more to get this thing going!

Gamemaster Narwhal the nefarious
GMT
USS Atlantis

“Naxel how is my favorite Bolian doing this evening,” Kelly quipped walking up to the bar. Se squeezed in beside Buchanan on her right and a rather large Vulcan on her left. Her presence caused the Vulcan to look over and nod a quick hello before gathering his drink and moving to another table. “Shot of Jameson,” Kelly stated, before following it up with, “what’s the drink d’jour?”

“Lt. Buchanan,” Kelly said warmly. “How has the transition been?”

Kelly Bordeaux CO

Naxel looked up from the poker table setup with a broad grin as Kelly approached. “Ah, Kelly! My favourite human,” he replied with a playful wink. “I’m doing splendidly, as always.”

He noticed the Vulcan’s subtle reaction to Kelly’s arrival and chuckled softly as the Vulcan moved to another table. “Jameson, coming right up,” Naxel said, reaching for a glass and the bottle of whiskey. With practiced ease, he poured her a generous shot and slid it across the bar.

“Tonight’s drink d’jour is a Bolian Blue Martini,” he announced, his eyebrows perking up with enthusiasm. “It’s a perfect blend of gin, blue curacao, and a splash of Bolian citrus extract. It’s refreshing, zesty, and just what you need after a long day. Fancy trying one after your Jameson?”

Naxel continued to smile warmly, his friendly demeanour inviting her to relax and enjoy the evening. “Also, we’re about to start a game of poker if you’re interested. Could use a sharp mind like yours at the table, we’ll be starting once we have one more player.”

Gamemaster Narwhal the nefarious
GMT
USS Atlantis

Bump: One more to start!

Gamemaster Narwhal the nefarious
GMT
USS Atlantis

“Good evening, Naxel,” Jareth greeted, taking a seat at the poker table. “I heard there was a game tonight and thought I’d try my luck.”

“Ah, Petty Officer Voss! Welcome!” Naxel beamed. “Glad you could join us. What can I get you to drink?”

“I’ll take a whiskey, neat,” Jareth replied, settling into his chair and eyeing the stack of chips in front of him.

Naxel swiftly prepared the drink, placing it in front of Jareth with a flourish. “Here you go, one whiskey, neat. Now, let’s get this game started, shall we?”

Naxel moved to the dealer’s position, expertly shuffling the deck of cards. The anticipation in the room grew as he dealt two cards to each player, then laid out the initial community cards for Texas Hold’em. The house showed the first three cards: the flop revealed an Ace of Hearts, a Seven of Diamonds, and a Jack of Clubs.

“Place your bets, thrill sellers,” Naxel announced, a twinkle of excitement in his eyes.

Gamemaster Narwhal the nefarious
GMT
USS Atlantis