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[ Bariyan's new to the game -- the general concept of Texas hold'em, that is, and to this game specifically. Which he manages to sneak into by smiling brightly at the player opposite Koltira and leaning in until the man has to leave his seat (and his cards) to avoid physical contact. Bariyan immediately takes the empty seat and beams at the outed player. Luckily for Bariyan, the man is good-natured enough to shrug in bewilderment and wander off with his chips.

Bariyan returns his smile to the table. ]

Also raise any two! [ His eyes alight upon Koltira as if just spotting him. ] Why! Fancy seeing you here, sir.