A Different Set of Cards

Fate shuffles the cards.

But you play the game.

Chamber Chapters presents

My Name...doesn't really matter right now.

But believe me, you will hear it soon enough!

What matters, is why I'm here. Well, for one thing, to find out exactly that.

And for another, to play a game. Poker!

This game has it all. I love that moment when the cards are being dealt.

From this moment, everything is up to you.

In the wink of an eye, you can win it all.

Out of nowhere and just as soon, you can lose it all!

The most important thing, are the people who are playing with you.

The key to a successful game is sizing up your opponents

and being able to predict their next moves.

What's their strategy? How well can they hide their emotions?

And, above all, to what extent will their cards influence their game?

At the beginning of each game, that's left to speculation.

That guy with the apple, for example, seems to me to be the typical Bad-Ass!

That kind of man, who has a big mouth and slapping your face if he doesn't like you!

But I don't think he's for real.

When it comes to the crunch, he will piss off!

As they say, barking dogs never bite!

Now the baldy, on the other hand, is harder to pin down.

More of an introverted type. His posture is like a Scaredy Cat, almost fearful!

Still, there's something about him that I can't quite put my finger on.

And then, there's her. The beautiful stranger!

I have to admit it, I have an issue with women playing poker.

Don't get me wrong. I'm no sexist or anything!

I'm just trying to be cautious!

Because her character is hard to weigh up.

I mean, she doesn't exactly strike me as the innocent type,

but what does that tell me? Just that I need to be careful!

The moment is here!

All players have been dealt their hands. Now they can make their bets!

The cards have been dealt, the bets have been made. Now the game can begin!

The Salesman

The Cop

The Unknown

The Accomplice

What's up with that fucking bag? Holidays?

Yeah. Gonna hide for a few days.

Good idea. After all we did during the last months!

Shit! Reminds me of my ex-girlfriend. She always said we should spend our vacation together.

So?

We never did. In the end, she was a pain in the ass!

Would have been the worst fucking holiday of my life!

Here is the deal: Me and Mr. Unknown will meet alone.

Mr. Unknown doesn't know you're here. So you wait here.

If I'm not back in 15 minutes, come on in...

...and save my ass!

Alright!

My name is Ben Borgmann.

I was... let's say a problem solver, if you know what I'm talking about!

People called me when they did not want to get their hands dirty.

But life goes on...and when you do something for too long you start asking yourself- why?

I had no answer to it and that is why I decided to back out.

As you can imagine I need money... a lot of money to do that!

If my plan works out, my partner will return in a few minutes with a suitcase full of cash.

This will be my ticket for a new life. He is the only one who stands in my way.

On our way back home, I'll give him a fucking bullet to the head...

...drive to the airport, get on the plane and be gone before anyone notices what happened!

Hm, I must say, the location looks great!

I'm glad you like it.

I will choose better clothes for the next time!

What would it bring?

Well, clothes make the man!

I'd say that does not always fit!

You remind me of my ex. She used to talk shit like that!

I guess that's why she left you!

You have a pretty big mouth! But I got it!

You are just trying to impress me, but I tell ya...

Do me a favor! Let's just do our business...

And then, let's see what happens!

Was just testing you! So let's see what you got for me.

Shit, are you crazy!?

Is anybody else here?

Take that gun down, bitch!

Just answer my question!

It's just you and me! Take down the gun!

Raise your hands!

Ok there are up...see?

Now turn around and put your gun on the table!

I don't have a fucking gun!

Ok, calm down... calm down!

I drop my gun!

Ok...get over here now and sit down!

So what? Is this supposed to be some kind of a fucking interrogation or what...?

Throw the gun away! Raise your hands!

Throw the gun away! You hear me?

Who are you?

I'm a cop! So it's better when you... just do what I say!

Put the gun on the floor!

Ok, I got it. If you're a cop you're about to make a mistake...

Shut the fuck up and put down the fucking gun!

Stay there and don't move!

Stay calm!

Turn around, put down the suitcases and gun, then go back into the hall!

Got that?

Ok, stop!

Cross your arms behind your back.

I don't know who you are, but...

It don't matter who I am! And I don't care who you are!

Here are two dead bodies and it wouldn't make much sense to ask you that happened!

So just shut up!

In that suitcase...

I know what's in there. The suitcase isn't the problem.

You are the problem!

Don't make it worse!

Walk slowly down the hall, arms behind your back, and don't turn around.

Got that?

Ok. Go!

In the first round, it has much to do with the cards in your hand, whether you win or lose.

Cause you don't know the tactics of your opponents.

I had a good hand, and my tactics worked.

I kept a low profile. I was patient, observed and slammed at the right moment.

I benefited from the fact that the two guys took each other out of the game.

The guy with the apple has more or less stayed true to my first impression.

A Bad Ass with macho affectations who's talking shit even if no one listens.

One thing I was wrong about, though.

When I already thought he was out of the game and completely out of the blue,

he was back with a vengeance and came out on top for a while.

A property that makes him dangerous.

Because I think he will go very far to get what he wants!

The baldie, on the other hand, has revealed himself to me in the first round already.

A strictly systematic player, always sticking to his plan.

But that's not how this game works. You can't play by the book. Just as life doesn't follow rules.

Only one move can destroy everything! And then?

You have to improvise, adapt to the situation. Stay in control and try to outplay your opponents.

He didn't do any of this!

In the end, I only played against her, the beautiful stranger.

I had the chance to finish the game, but for some reason I let her go on.

I can't tell you why. But I know that I have to find out exactly that.

What would she have done in my place?

Would she have given me a chance — or taken me out, stone cold?

That is one of the key questions in this whole game.

Before we go on, a quick recap on what's happened so far.

The stranger is in the warehouse, waiting for the salesman.

The salesman shows up, together with his accomplice.

He enters, the accomplice waits outside and goes into action whenever there are problems.

But what about the cop?

The cards have been shuffled and dealt. Another chance, another bet.

The bets have been made. I've been dealt a new hand.

Let a new round begin!

The stranger

The salesman

The accomplice

The cop

The cop

My name is Ben Borgmann. I'm a cop.

It's important to be concerned about the details,

no matter how small or unimpressive they appear to be.

You have to try to be a step ahead!

A few days ago I discovered such a detail.

The hint wasn't sufficient for my boss to induce an observation.

But a smart cop has to trust in his intuition and go his own way.

And that's exactly what I'm doing right now!

Shit! You're late!

Look at this apple. I started eating when I came in!

Can we begin?

I don't like people who are late. Reminds me of my ex, you know?

No matter what time we had agreed, she always came too late.

Once I told her specially the wrong time... but she came too late again!

Would you please stop talking, I don't care!

The deal was to meet you here at 9:30pm. It's 9:31pm and 15 seconds right now.

I walked through the door at 9:30pm. That means I was absolutely right on time!

So...here are the goodies. Check it. I will check the money. Undisturbed!

Did you understand that?

Calm down man! I don't like it when someone talk to me like that!

That's not my style. So fuck you and take care!

Did you understand that!?

I just want to check the money... so what's your problem?

I just wanted to test you.

Count your money boy!

Who the fuck are you?

Just shut up and raise your hands! I'm a cop.

You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and so on...

You're making a big mistake...

Raise your hands!