A daring gamble

"I could be your servant!" Ashley blurted out.

The Asari was taken aback. "Like, proper indentured servitude?"

"Full contract and everything. You see, If we don't get out of this casino before closing time, then we'll enter a 6 week contract working for the casino anyways. So, if you do 75 pulls and you don't earn a jackpot within those pulls, then I'll sign a 6 week contract and you cut me loose from these cuffs. But, if you do get a jackpot in those 75 pulls, then I walk free instead."

"Isn't getting cut out of your cuffs cheating?" interceded Shepard.

"Jack never specified how we were meant to get free. Just that we had to get out before the day was over."

The Asari quietly considered Ashley's offer.

"Are you sure that is wise Ashley?" Liara questioned.

"I'm damned either way, may as well allow myself a roll of the dice for a good outcome."

The asari finished her consideration and turned to face Ashley. "Since that T'Soni lady's information is is an actual guarantee for the high amount of lever pulls, I think it's only fair that you lower your the pull count. What say you 40 pulls?"

"50!"

"45, and that's my final offer."

"Deal."

As the asari began feeding coins into Ashley's and Liara's machines, the colour from Ashley's face slowly began to drain as it dawned on her what she had signed up for. She had never been much of a gambler, she'd always been the first to get cleared out on the rare occasions she joined in alliance poker games. And now she was bartering a full blown living situation for 6 weeks. At least at the casino, she would have had the guarantee that she'd only remain within the building, and only be seen by patrons and staff. But this asari? She could take her out in public and parade her around in her birthday suit if she so wished. She could traverse the entirety of Illium in those 6 weeks and be seen by everyone!

The coins went in, and Ashley pulled the lever down with her cuffed arm. Freedom or servitude in 45 pulls. The Game was on.

Pull 1: no matches. As expected. Ashley’s luck had never been that good.

Pull 12: two matches ruined by a korko route, it did give the asari some extra coins at least, though it became awkward when her hand brushed against Ashley’s butt to retrieve them.

Pull 23: Halfway through, and no jackpot. Ashley’s heart was starting to beat faster.

Pull 30: Word spread of Ashley’s bet, and other patrons were beginning to circle around and watch the game. Unable to cover herself, Ashley squirmed in her cuffs.

Pull 39: 6 Pulls left. The odds were stacking up against Ashley. Her body was starting to glisten in sweat.

Pull 44: No luck yet again. The colour drained from Ashley’s face as the asari turned and gave a wicked grin. But they still had one last roll of the dice.

Pull 45: Everyone watched with bated breath as the images began to roll on. Even Shepard and Liara had stopped what they were doing to watch. Everyone gasped when they saw the results…