Bingo gambit

As Emeri walked into the main lobby of the casino, she let out a heavy sigh. While she could see not just Mimoko, but the gyarus as well, held hostage, getting to them would be no easy feat as not only was a large sum of money required just to partake in a game, but an exclusive club card was also needed. And the only way to get it was to win it at a certain game.

"Ugh, at least all the hair sold well. When I get back home, I'm downing a swimming pool of milk," Emeri thought as she headed towards the Bingo hall.

This was the only place she'd be able to win the card needed to access the games to free the others.

As she sat down, she observed the crowd. Most looked to be typical upper-class denizens, decked out in formal attire. But two that stood out were a scantily clad dark-skinned girl and a boy in a school uniform. Unbeknownst to Emeri, these two were Sherbert and JZ, who had managed to sneak into the Casino and were seeking to try and free their friends.

"I just hope they don't come around checking of ID. If they do, we're screwed," JZ trembled.

"Why? I'm old enough to be here," Sherbert smile.

"I'm not."

"Oh... I'll just say you're my college professor if they ask."

Upon taking notice of Emeri, the two began to get nervous.

"That bald girl doesn't look like she belongs here. Judging by her attire, I wonder if she's some bouncer that just got back from the gym," JZ whispered.

"No way, she's too scrawny for that, but she sure is creepy, and she's staring at us... Maybe if we win she'll go away?"

"I hope."

The game soon began, but neither side appeared to be having much luck. But in the second game, both teams were each a square away from Bingo.

"Just need O70," Emeri thought.

"B1? Come on, that's a rare one," JZ groaned.

"Better than nothing," Sherbert shrugged.

Yet just as the next number was about to be called.

BOOM!

Everyone gasped and screamed as something blasted through the wall of the ship, smashing into the bingo wheel.

"Ugh, why the hell did you do that?" Nika groaned as she wearily rose to her feet.

"Because it makes an entrance. So everyone fine?" Kumi asked.

"Nearly dead," Iori growled as she twitched on the ground.

"Somehow fine," Leona groaned.

"I'm revoking your zapping license," Madoka growled as she clutched her head.

"M- Mado-chan? Kumi-chan, Nika-chan?" Emeri stuttered.

Everyone turned to Emeri and gasped.

"Emeri!? Y- You're bald!?"

"Someone say bald? Who got batsued!?" a revived Iori grinned as she sprung up off the floor to her feet.

But upon doing so, Sherbert was now able to see her.

"AH! You! You unwholesome asshole! You're here to sabotage me!"

"Huh? Who- SHERBERT!? And- OKI-KUN!? The fuck you stealing my man for!?"

"I'm not who you think I am!" JZ cried.

"Oi, Sherbert, the fuck is Oki-kun acting all cuckey for? You fuck him up or something!?"

"He's not Meadow Hay man!"

"OK, prove it by stripping nude."

"Fuck you!"

"Some wholesome channel you turned out to be!" Iori angrily grinned as she lunged for Sherbert.

It was then that Shitty Sal and co entered and quickly restrained the two in rubber bandages along with Kumi and Nika.

"MMPH NGH MMPH!" Iori fumed from within the bandages, struggling to break free.

"NGH MMPH NGH!" Sherbert shouted back.

"Why were we caught too!?" Nika thought.

"Sheesh, can you asswipes NOT ruin my game? It ain't an impossible challenge," Melinda snarled as she hobbled in.

Madoka immediately went on guard, fury welling up in her eyes as Melinda approached her.

"Well hello Escape Witch. Don't worry, I'm not stupid enough to tie you up. In fact, you can keep your rubber mummies. But if you want the keys to free them, gotta gamble. And for putting a hole in my ship, I'm gonna make sure to stuff these in a place that will really wring you dry. Oh, and the number to be called is O70. Any Bingos?"

"Right here," Emeri glared as she slammed her Bingo card down.

"Sure, I'll give it to you. Shit went flying, but I remember all the numbers that were called. Here's your card. Oh, and you're playing solo, so no colluding or sharing cash. Now, allow me to escort you to the next game."

As Melinda led Emeri away, Kumi, now mummified in a cocoon of rubber bandages, managed to get to her feet and hop towards Madoka. Unlike Iori and Sherbet, both her and Nika had also had their eyes covered with bandages, likely to prevent any chance of them trying to escape, as the nostril holes were too small for them to turn into lightning form and escape from.

"Well I guess we have to engage in escapology anyway. So who's up for some gambling?" Madoka smiled.