Marked by fate
“It just forces action. You’ll get used to it.”
O’Hara deals clockwise. The cards slide across the table smoothly, practised hands at work. When two land in front of me, I hesitate, then copy what the others do, lifting the corners just enough to peek.
Seven of hearts. Jack of clubs.
I stare at them for a beat longer than I should. Different suit. Different numbers. Based on what I was just told, that’s… nothing. Not a pair. Not even close enough to a straight to feel comforting. And the suits don’t match, so I’m not building a flush from my own hand.
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