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The problem with allowing Kevin to explore any market while unsupervised is that sooner or later he will stumble across one gambling den or another, which may or may not result in him being chased by burly individuals a little too eager to fold him into pretzelian shapes. It is not that possessing a knack for estimating probabilities and having God on his side could ever be counted as cheating. It is just that rational explanations and assertions of fair play tend to fall on deaf ears when one's listeners have been stripped to their underthings.

Honestly, some people just don't know when to stop.

Not that Kevin himself is stopping any time soon. After a few twists and turns, one ruined spice stand, three turned trashcans and one stomped cat's tail, he is crashing right into you. Yes, you.

'Excuse me! Excuse me!'

The reason for his haste becomes quite apparent when a group of very angry beings belonging to a surprisingly varied selection of species turn around the corner. In compliance with universal protocol, they are also shouting and waving weapons in a most menacing fashion. A rather impressive feat, considering that they are, indeed, stripped to their underthings.

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"So that must mean you have a good explanation for this?" Odo says, as he points at the group.

The group of people firing lasers.

Odo doesn't like lasers. They're painful, and they're messy.

"They are firing at us." Odo sighs. How more obvious can it get?

'They seem to have lost a large sum of money...and their garments too' Kevin doesn't think he likes lasers either. Since Odo is still holding his arm, he attempts to drag him towards the nearest shelter. 'But I did not cheat, sir! You must believe me!'

Odo scoffs. "I will have their version." He also doesn't let himself be dragged. Moreover, he's quite a bit heavier than a humanoid his size and build, so good luck.

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Odo's morphing has made Kevin's playmates a little wary to say the least. At least that means they are not firing at them anymore.

'COME BACK HERE, YOU CHEATING BASTARD!'

Kevin lets out a small whine when he realizes Odo is not following him. He seems undecided whether he should hide behind him or protect him instead.

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Meanwhile, Odo is staring at the young man. "So, what happened? You did not cheat?"

He doesn't even sound outraged, just confused. The "young man" is kind of shy, so all that starting is making him feel guilty.

'Sir, mathematics is not chea--''

Mister Burly #2 interrupts Kevin's defense.

'No way! No rookie can win seven rounds straight!'

Mathematics? This young man could beat a Ferengi in a contest of bad arguments. Odo scoffs, both at him and at Mister Burly #2.

"Exactly what do you mean?"

'Probabilities, sir! With a limited number of cards on the table and a little luck, it is not that difficult to make an educated guess.'

Their audience clearly has no idea of what Kevin is trying to say. They seem somewhat impatient to go back to shooting lasers again.

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Odo chuckles. The young man almost sounds like someone from Starfleet.

But this doesn't deny the fact that there are people with weapons ready to shoot at everyone. Odo reports his attention to them.

"You are not going to shoot us I hope?"

Kevin gives Odo a hopeful look. Did he say anything funny? Meanwhile, Mister Burly #3 steps forward, though Odo presence seems to make him a little uncertain.

'We just want the cheating bastard! Don't stand in the way or you'll get some too!'

"Ha!" Odo scoffs. "Put this down, or I'll take you to Security. All of you." He puts the most authority he has in his words.

Odo's authority is enough to give Kevin's former playmates pause. Unfortunately, it is not enough to stop them from charging toward them as a group, waving their guns. Certainly five big guys can take down two weirdoes, right?

'Sir, be careful!' says Kevin, while kicking Mister Burly #1 in the face.

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Seeing this, Odo separates the young man and Burly the First.

"Now your are all going to follow me." to Security. He'll be willing to grow extra arms if needed, to drag everyone.

See, that is precisely why Kevin was never a guardian angel. It is the sort of thing that only gets you in jail. He is about to attempt to explain himself when Burly the Second & Fourth start shooting.

Things are becoming serious. Odo grabs their wrists with extra hands he morphed and twists them in order to make them release their weapons before they shoot anyone. Especially him.

Oh, so that is where the liquid came from. Kevin does not resist at all, but the other gamblers are cursing and struggling quite a bit.

'Sir, please forgive me for asking, but what are you?'

Not a demon, he is quite sure, but still somewhat disturbing. Regardless, the strange man seems very keen on avoiding shootings of any sort, which Kevin cannot help but approve of.

Can't Kevin see Odo is busy? Odo will answer anyway, but there is such a thing as having to drag four people to Security, if not all of them, and watch everybody. Besides, he doesn't like bringing up the subject with unknown people. But he morphed in front of everyone and Kevin's curiosity is understandable.

"I'm a Changeling."

Changeling?

'...

...

A fairy?'

Seriously, he doesn't look like a being that exchanges places with human babies for a living. Still, noticing the man's annoyance, Kevin stoops to collect the abandoned weapons and follow him like a good boy.

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A fairy? "What?" Odo noticed Kevin took the weapons and watches him more closely. He looks trustworthy, but Odo doesn't trust appearances and will not release him.

Odo's what? indicates he committed yet another faux pas. He doesn't seem intent on doing anything with the weapons besides keeping them away from the disgruntled group.

'I-I could tie them up, if that helps...'

The gamblers object fiercely and with very colorful language.

"I don't need help!" Odo almost snaps. He catches himself right on time. "Unless you too want to work for Security, that is." Yes, Odo is trying to recruit someone.

Mister Changeling is so grumpy. Kevin shakes his head, looking a little flustered.

'I-I am merely a butler, sir.' And a smiting angel of divine retribution, but that is neither here nor there. 'Are you a policeman?'

He most certainly acts like one.

While this conversation takes place, Odo is dragging everyone towards Security.

"Yes, I am one. I was one back on Deep Space Nine." Good times, good times.

He follows him meekly, hoping he is not in too much trouble. The gamblers are still grumbling quite a bit.

'A policeman from space?'

The things God has never told him about!

Odo scoffs. Police work is police work, whether in space or anwyhere else. "Yes, a policeman from space."