 Why was zarquil not played often by those in the area?
Everyone in the room was aware of the big young man, and most of the humans present were resentful, for he handled himself consciously and arrogantly, as if his appearance alone were enough to make him superior to anyone. And that, coming on top of Gabriel Lockard's spectacular appearance, was too much. There he inserted a coin in a locker, into which he put most of his personal possessions, reserving only a sum of money. "Games?" the driver finally asked, although he could guess what was wanted by then. Each time it happens, there's a ... well, there's no experience to match it at a thrill-mill." Only when she started to struggle out by herself did he seem to remember her existence.
 It was an illegal game.
 It was an illegal game.  It was only played by Dutchmen.  It was fabulously expensive.  It was dangerous.