Taiga's Supports

Kai / Xiang

Kai

C Support
Hey! You're Kai, right?
Yes? And you're Taiga, Ke-- Ryuuji's crewmate, correct?
Yup! With intros outta the way, I got a huge favor to ask.
Might take you up on it, might not. What is it?
I heard from the captain that you're a pretty smart guy. So, I wanna see how your smarts compete against my luck in a game of blackjack!
Oh? Sounds like you've got quite a winning streak under your belt already.
Well, uh... No. Not really. I've lost every game I've played. But that just means my lucky break's gonna be HUGE! And I have a feeling that it's coming today!
... You know what, I've got nothing better to do. Deal me in, Taiga.
An hour later...
Not again...! One more time! I'm gonna win for sure!
You said that the last five games.
Those didn't count.
*sigh* Look, maybe we can play more some other time. And here, take your money back too. Just be glad we're working together. I would've pocketed all of this otherwise.
Man... Alright. But I'll definitely win next time! I swear it!
(Taiga leaves the scene.)
I've never seen someone so horrific at gambling before. Although, this does give me an idea...

B Support
Hey, Taiga! Got a minute? I'm up for a few games of blackjack if you are.
I'm always up for a game! Let's go!
Before we do, how about we make this more interesting?
Whatcha got in mind?
The loser has to do whatever the winner tells them to do.
Whoa there, those are some pretty high stakes.
What are you so worried about? I thought you said you were definitely gonna win next time. And now's next time.
Yeah, you're right! My luck's gonna turn around! But, uh... Could we make it a best two out of three?
Sure.
A few minutes later...
And that's another bust for you.
Man...
Now, about my winnings...
G-Go easy on me, alright?
Hm, now what should I have you do? What if I... Should I? No, that might be too much. But... Hmm...
Oh, out with it already! Just thinking about what you're gonna make me do is giving me chills.
Alright, alright. I want you to...
Yeah? Yeah?!
Tell me everything you know about Ryuuji. No lies and don't leave anything out.
Wha- That's it?!
Yup. That's it.
You sadistic little- Ugh, whatever. A deal's a deal. Anyway, Ryuuji's been captain of the Wyrmfang Pirates for three or so years now. He wasn't always part of the crew. We took him prisoner years ago during our last raid on Edoyama.
Speaking of that, why did you stop your raids on the capital? It would've been a lucrative target.
Well, we gotta let our targets build up before we knock 'em down, y'know? Otherwise, there'd be nothing left to steal. On top of that, Ryuuji outright commanded us to stop raids on the capital from the moment he was promoted to captain.
Huh...
'Course, some of the crew didn't like that, so some of them just up and left.
I see... Anything else about Ryuuji specifically?
He doesn't like talking about himself too much. The only other stuff I know is that he was working under the imperial family and just used Ryuuji as a nickname. His real name's Kenji.
Anything else? Anything at all?
Hmm... Nope, that's all I've got.
Okay.
Man, all that just for some info... Why do you wanna know so much about him anyway?
... Personal reasons.

Xiang

C Support
Yo! Xiang! Mind helping me with something? It's something only you can do.
I suppose. For what do you need my assistance?
There's no time to explain, just follow me!
(Taiga leaves the scene.)
Ah, wait!
(Xiang chases after Taiga. Scene transitions to a gambling hall.)
Hey guys! I'm back!
Oh, Taiga. Here to lose all your gold again?
Not this time! I got a lucky charm on me. Right, Xiang?
Are you referring to me?
Not like it's gonna make a difference. Here, let's deal you in.
(Taiga is dealt her cards.)
Aw, dammit. This hand's total garbage. Xiang, what should I do?
Pardon?
You can see what the next cards are in the deck, right? So, what should I keep?
This is the reason for bringing me here?
Hey, what are you two whispering about?! Get on with it, Taiga.
Alright, alright! Don't rush me, old man!
(Time passes.)
Well, Taiga, looks like you're completely broke. Again.
Oh, shut it. Come on, Xiang. Let's get out of here.
Alright.
(Scene transitions to outside the gambling hall.)
Argh, that was a disaster! You didn't help me at all!
How am I supposed to help you when I had no idea what was going on?
Wait, you don't know how to play poker?
No?
What?! Aw, Merin, so THAT was the problem! Guess I probably should have asked first.
That would have been a wise decision, yes.
Alright, alright. I'm gonna teach you poker. And next time, we'll show those geezers what we're made of!
Okay?

B Support
Alright, let's review. Name off each hand, highest to lowest!
Royal Flush, Straight Flush, Four of a Kind, Full House, Flush, Straight, Three of a Kind, Two Pair, Pair, High Card.
Now the suits, highest to lowest.
Spades, Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs.
And the highest ranked cards are?
Aces.
Aw yeah, we're definitely ready now! To the gambling hall!
(Scene transitions to the gambling hall.)
Guess who's back?
So, Taiga's back with her "lucky charm," huh?
She's super lucky now! We're gonna win big today!
We'll see about that.
So, what do you think?
Discarding two of your cards has a high chance of winning this round.
Okay, but which ones should I lose?
I don't know.
What do ya mean you don't know?!
Ha! Your lucky charm having trouble there, Taiga?
Shut your trap! Just give me a sec here, alright?!
(Time passes.)
So this is what you call "winning big," Taiga?
You all can screw off. Let's go, Xiang.
(Scene transitions to outside the gambling hall.)
What the hell was that?! That was even worse than last time! I thought you could see the future.
I can see the future, but not its exact outcomes. I can only see where the paths lead.
You could have told me that earlier.
You never asked.
... Okay. I know we can actually win next time. We just gotta figure out what your powers are trying telling us. So, once we figure out a system, we'll win for sure!
Alright.

A Support
Okay, so, what about this hand?
Discard three cards.
If it's three cards, then maybe it's a Full House? I've already got a pair of threes here. Let's see...
(Taiga discards and draws her cards.)
Hey, a Four of a Kind! Even better! Okay, Xiang, I think we got it down this time. We'll really show 'em what we've got now!
(Scene transitions to the gambling hall.)
Yo!
Ready to empty your coin pouch?
Not this time, old man! Third time's the charm.
I'm all for some easy gold. Let's deal you in, Taiga.
So?
Discard two cards.
If it's two cards, then it's probably a Straight. We've got a five, six, and seven here already. A bit weak, but it's our best option here.
Gonna discard these two.
Alright. Here are your new cards.
Straight with a High Card of nine. Not bad
Discarding three.
Okay. Time to show your hands.
Straight.
Argh... Two Pair.
Pair of queens.
Hell yeah! Suck on that!
Oh, pipe down. You won one hand. So what?
I'm tellin' ya, my lucky charm's the best. Right, Xiang?
Mmhm.
Alright, alright. Place your antes, you two.
(Time passes.)
And that brings me up to 10,000 gold.
I can't believe this!
You have to be cheating!
Nope, not in the slightest. No cards up our sleeves, no mirrors, no nothing. Just me and my lucky charm.
It's the truth.
Grr...
Anyway, good game, boys. Me and Xiang are gonna head home. 'Til next time!
(Scene transitions to outside the gambling hall.)
We did it, Xiang! All our hard work finally paid off. So, how do you wanna celebrate?
Why are you asking me?
Don't be so modest! If it weren't for your powers, we wouldn't be rolling in gold right now.
That is not completely true. You were the one who chose what cards to keep per round. Your knowledge of poker helped too.
Y'know, you have a point. Still, I've been asking a lot outta you this entire time. I think you should take the helm on this one.
In that case, could we play poker together? No stakes, just for fun.
Ha! You really liked all that, huh? But that's unfair, don't you think? You're the one who can see the future here.
As I have said before, I cannot see the exact outcomes. You have more practical experience with the game, so you can logically figure out what could be a better hand. I would say we are evenly matched.
Hm... Never thought about it that way. Alright, that settles it! You're on, Xiang!