N-nobody wants to see that, though, they wouldn't ask me to... would they...

[really, he's sure that's a punishment for everyone else at the party, not for him. it'd just be unfair on their part to make their guests deal with that kind of sight. right?

...right??

how many chips does he have, anyway, is he going to be able to cover this if he gives up-- no, probably not. gregor is fairly sure the answer is no, all things considered (especially his luck).

he considers the house of cards. considers the alternatives... pictures himself in one of those outfits... and finally looks down at the card, the source of all his current problems on this bitch of an earth.]

All right, all right-! Haaah... well, then the answer's that there isn't one.

[did he forget he didn't finish reading the question aloud? who can say.]