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[solitaire]

_{( Remy’s hanging out in what passes for one of the classier taverns, leaning back in a wooden chair as his hair falls over his eyes. He’s eyeing the communicator a little devilishly, and, as ever, he’s shuffling a deck of cards. And though the process is constant, he eventually pulls out exactly the card he meant to: the Ace of Diamonds. )}

Diamonds are called Coins, sometimes. If it was gonna be an element, it’d be Earth. Has ta do with the physical, your body an’ your wealth. People who do work like that, too—merchants, traders.

Sometimes it jus’ means you’re an achiever. Y’like gettin’ things done.

_{( He nods, solemnly, before replacing the card in the deck and continuing with his shuffling. He pulls out the Ace of Clubs, next. )}

Clubs’re different. Called Wands, in the old days. They’re Fire, willpower. People who do hard work, wit’ their hands. If you’re someone who likes destruction, that’s your suit. But that’s no so bad. The world needs breakin’ down an’ buldin’ up.

_{( Another nod, another tilt of his head. The next card is the Ace of Hearts. )}

Hearts’re special, some people think. Used ta be called Cups. They gotta do with Water, with emotion. People who do things spir’tually.

Hearts’re socializers. They like other people, more than things.

_{( He kisses the card lightly before shuffling it back in, pulling out the last. The Ace of Spades. )}

Now, Spades. Also called Swords, sometimes. They’re Air, freedom. But wit’ that comes unpredictability. If you’re a Spade, y’like havin’ authority. But that comes wit’ responsibility, an’ consequences.

Spades’re explorers. They like the unknown, seekin’ out what they might be ‘fraid of o’ what might bring ‘em joy.

_{( That card goes back into the deck, too. Shuffle, shuffle, shuffle. Remy smiles at the communicator once more. )}

So, here’s a question. Which’re you?

Comments

[solitaire]

Dunno if you can ever know all their secrets, darlin'. But I try.

[affections]

I think you're doing well.

Now, let's see. I rather think I'm a Heart, but I think I'm far too shallow for that. ( A long moment, regarding Remy. ) How do you figure you fit into this scheme?

[solitaire]

Y'got the passion for it, I'd reckon.

_{( he pauses, hums. )}

Joker.

[affections]

I should hope so.

( Ahh, hmm. She hums, too, thoughtful. )

Of course. You would look very fetching in one of those hats with the bells.

[solitaire]

I been told I pull off stupid costumes very well.

[affections]

Excuse me, sir, but my suggestion was entirely serious and my passionate and delicate Heart constitution is most dreadfully hurt by your cruel dismissal of my lovingly compiled fashion suggestions.

( huff! )

[solitaire]

Apologies, darlin'. How can I ever make it up ta you?

[affections]

Chocolate!

( Too much enthusiasm?

Too much enthusiasm. )