A while later, two of the players at Antonin's table decided to call it a night. Antonin also excused himself from the game, sliding a black chip to the pit boss with his thanks.
He walked to the bar where Morag was sitting and ordered a firevodka, the first drink in some time. Turning to Morag, he asked her, "Have you seen our little fair-haired Firebird in a while?" while he looked around the room.