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[[The Gamester turns and begins walking out of the "spotlight" in which he and Nick have been standing. Nick follows him uncertainly.]]
Nick: Where are we going?
Gamester: For a short walk. I want to show you something...

[[They come to a stop in front of a vast cosmic panorama. Nebulous tendrils writhe and curl into a breathtaking vista.]]
Nick: [In awe] It's... beautiful...
Gamester: [Grimly] It's unfortunate you should say that. This universe is in its death throes. Everything you see is on the verge of collapse.