I have considered learning an instrument myself, actually, though that may be largely because of the increase in instruments on campus. Those I could also build card towers like you said…
It's simple! So I'm going to deal two cards, one face up and once face down. You can't tell me what the face down card is, but you have to see if both cards, when added together, are equal or close to twenty-one. Like...
[ he'll draw two cards as an example, a six of hearts and a ten of clubs. ]
Like here, you have a six and a ten, which is sixteen. So if you want another card then the dealer gives you another and...
[ he pulls out another card from the top. a five of diamonds. ]
See, twenty-one. As long as the dealer doesn't have a better hand than you, you'd win, in this case. Ah, but if you go over twenty-one, then you lose. Simple!
[ which doesn't really answer the question, actually. does it hurt? does it not hurt? who knows.
anyways-- ]
Aaalright, sooo... [ he shuffles the cards swiftly, clearly experienced in this. he'll hand florence a 3 of clubs facing up and a 2 of clubs facing down. ] Don't tell me the face down card. Just look at it and add in your head.
[ flat places on his own side a six of clubs and, facedown, an 8 of hearts--and here i thought random was just giving me clubs. he glances at his own cards and does not seem to react one way or another. ]
flat shuffles another card. unfortunately for florence, they are dealing with someone that's not only an avid gambler, but also a cheater and a genius.
which means that he has a good idea of the hand that florence has. he hands them an 8 of clubs facedown. if his math is correct, then they should still be far enough away from 21.
as for flat, he deals himself another card; a 5 of diamonds. awesome, 19. ]
Usually people bet in these games. But since we're just practicing, we don't have to! [ flat laughs. ] Another card?
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You have obtained a trombone.
[Okay...]
Is that all?
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[ probably because it was annoying and it was for 10 hours. ]
Have you thought about what you're going to do that isn't in your profile?
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[:worry:]
I have, but I am not sure if any of them are satisfactory.
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[ anyways. ]
You really have? What is it? It's okay if it's something boring.
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[Huh.]
I have considered learning an instrument myself, actually, though that may be largely because of the increase in instruments on campus. Those I could also build card towers like you said…
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[ he nods. ]
Is there anything that you'd want to take into account? Like what would you think is better to do first?
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It might be easier to obtain playing cards, so that would also make it easier to accomplish.
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[ huge win for the flat escardos today. ]
How about right now?
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...]
I have some time to spare, I suppose.
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[ he pumps his fist into the air as if having scored a huge win, and pulls out a pack of cards that he had taken from the common area. ]
Is there any game that you might know about? I don't mind teaching you, though!
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[Of course he’s come prepared with cards…]
But I have no preference, so you can pick the game.
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[ he beams innocently, as he begins to shuffle the cards. ]
Okay, let's play Blackjack. It's the easiest game for beginners.
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[ he'll draw two cards as an example, a six of hearts and a ten of clubs. ]
Like here, you have a six and a ten, which is sixteen. So if you want another card then the dealer gives you another and...
[ he pulls out another card from the top. a five of diamonds. ]
See, twenty-one. As long as the dealer doesn't have a better hand than you, you'd win, in this case. Ah, but if you go over twenty-one, then you lose. Simple!
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There are cards in a standard deck that do not have numbers on them, though. What happens if one of them is drawn?
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[ never mind that momentary hesitation. it's okay. ]
Aces are worth eleven, while the King, Queen, and Jack are worth ten, each. The Joker isn't used in this game, so you don't have to worry about that.
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[Sorry, too late.]
But I see. I will make note of this. Will you be the dealer, then?
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[ a n y w a y s ]
Yep! That way you can learn how the game is played.
[ and flat can cheat with more ease. ]
Ready?
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[It is probably not the most tactful thing to ask, but...
Flat is kind of here to share the pain.]
I am ready, yes.
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[ which doesn't really answer the question, actually. does it hurt? does it not hurt? who knows.
anyways-- ]
Aaalright, sooo... [ he shuffles the cards swiftly, clearly experienced in this. he'll hand florence a 3 of clubs facing up and a 2 of clubs facing down. ] Don't tell me the face down card. Just look at it and add in your head.
[ flat places on his own side a six of clubs and, facedown, an 8 of hearts--and here i thought random was just giving me clubs. he glances at his own cards and does not seem to react one way or another. ]
Do you want another card?
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They look at their cards, face as impassive as ever, and nods.]
Yes, please.
[They probably don't have to be so polite, but.]
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[ nothing wrong with politeness!
flat shuffles another card. unfortunately for florence, they are dealing with someone that's not only an avid gambler, but also a cheater and a genius.
which means that he has a good idea of the hand that florence has. he hands them an 8 of clubs facedown. if his math is correct, then they should still be far enough away from 21.
as for flat, he deals himself another card; a 5 of diamonds. awesome, 19. ]
Usually people bet in these games. But since we're just practicing, we don't have to! [ flat laughs. ] Another card?
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[Thirteen… There is a chance to risk going over twenty one, but there is a higher chance they won’t.
Hm.]
Yes, please.
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