Why do things never go his way? Oh right, the universe hates him, that's why. He could probably fight his way past the cards, but then all hell would break loose. Best to go along for now and hope for a chance to make a break for it.

"Oh hey, card guys. You know I'm not really a... whatever the hell that game is supposed to be kind of guy. Maybe I could sit this one out?"

He shrugs, he had to at least give it a shot.