Sombreroman
As the Mutalist is being cleared, although there is some standard Calcium build up, there is something underneath, a smooth, black substance, which looks like a sort of flesh.. attempts to remove it prove futile.. it covers the host's entire arm, paw included... his body shifts, as he slowly wakes from being knocked out..
"I apologize for knocking you out so.. Crudely."
The game goes on, some games with higher stakes, and the two exchange currency.. the one who won the last game turns.
"You wanna play? No gambling, just plain and simple."
The other smiles, preparing to leave his seat.
"Simple, place stones, don't let the other surround em, for each player's first, second, and third turn, you may move a stone rather than placing another.. can be useful..but not always."
"The goal is to have the most on the board, and for your opponent to have the least."
The other replies.
"It is not enough to win, but to ensure the opponent loses."
They both nod at each other.