[ Erik does his best not to grin, though there's a bit of a softness about his mouth, a hint of a twinkle in his eye. ]

Only that you're better card players than I am.

[ He shuffles as Remy speaks. ]

Well. We don't have any hard currency. We make do with what we have, non? You've had some time to accrue little luxuries, though if you're not prepared to lose those, all we have left are drawers and debts.

[ Because Erik is not wagering the bracelet Mizuki gave him. Not now, not ever. It catches the light as he deals. ]