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[harpbeat]

[Eater is spending most of the day in the hotel lobby. She has a table set up, and the curious can come and see that she is giving readings with her Tarot deck for anyone who asks.

She's also wearing pants today, which is probably more remarkable than that.

(If anyone has a specific result they'd like to get from their Tarot reading, they can tell me - otherwise, I'll whip out my new real-life Tarot deck and do the reading myself.)]

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[harpbeat]

Of course. Please think of your question while you're shuffling them.

[She hands the deck over.]

[devola]

[Accepting the cards and beginning to shuffle them, Devola quickly becomes lost in thought. Prospero's brought many questions, both new ones and questions that have gone unnoticed for a very, very long time.

Still, there's one question that never really goes away. Both imminently pressing, and something that feels like it shouldn't be rushed. Her mind settles on it quietly as she finishes shuffling the deck, gingerly returning the cards to Eater.]

...Probably a pretty common question, when I think about it. There's so much stuff I've left halfway finished back home; why am I here in Prospero instead of back there? Is there a reason for it? Am I supposed to be doing something in particular here?

[harpbeat]

[Eater nods and deals out the cards.]

Your past is represented by the Page of Pentacles. The Page sticks to the commitments they've made and is practical, setting events in motion.

Your present state is represented by Strength. Enduring events, being patient, showing compassion, and soft control. The strength shown by this card isn't physical, but rather the kind shown by resolve and not giving up.

You are helped by the Three of Pentacles. A card for teamwork, planning, and competence. Few other cards focus so much on the group as this. If everyone is organized, then this card promises the job will be able to get done.

The obstacles are presented by the Nine of Pentacles. While the Nine of Pentacles is a card of discipline and refinement, it is also a card of solitude and withdrawal. In this position it suggests that trying to do everything by yourself will hurt you.

The attitudes of others are shown by the Five of Swords. There will be discord, people acting in their own self-interest... Perhaps even dishonor. When all the other cards have encouraged you to work together with others, this card reminds you not to lose your head.

Indeed, Justice represents your best course of action. Justice wants you to to act on fairness and carefully consider your decision. You must understand what is right and what led to your situation.

Finally, the Six of Wands shows the outcome of your question. A card of triumph, acclaim, and pride! If you follow the path led to by the other cards, the Six of Wands shows that you will be able to be acknowledged and see reward for what you've done.

[devola]

[The accuracy is... somewhat eyebrow-raising. Still, when it's all been said, she smiles faintly.]

"Try to keep everyone working together, and keep a cool head. Furthermore, stop wandering off on your own," is it? ...That's some advice I think I can take to heart~

[harpbeat]

I hope that what I've said will be able to help you.

[devola]

Even if it doesn't, it was kinda fun! True or false, it's interesting to hear what each card means.

[She could add that one's brain might automatically reach for connections on hearing each card, but that'd be against the point.]

Is this something you do a lot?

[harpbeat]

Every so often. It's good to help other people even in a limited way like this.

[devola]

Is there any particular trick to it? Or does it all center around knowing the meanings of the cards?

[harpbeat]

Mostly knowing the meanings.

[devola]

Hm, like I said before. Sounds like fun. What would you say if I learned 'em and gave you a reading later on?

[harpbeat]

I would be very grateful!

[devola]

I'll make a point to look it up sometime this week. Hopefully work'll keep slow. [A moments pause to realize the obvious question before she adds it.] Would he want one, too?

[harpbeat]

There's no need - our futures are intertwined. A reading for me is a reading for him.

[devola]

Mm, I had an inkling that was the case. Woulda felt quite rude if I didn't ask though.

[harpbeat]

You are polite as always, but it really isn't necessary.

[devola]

[Devola nods.] Like I said, just wanted to check.

[Still standing, she stretches a bit more, ending with a rather prodigious crack from her neck.]

...Oof, I think that's a sign I need to go take a walk around outside or something.

[harpbeat]

Perhaps I should take a stretch soon, as well.