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?
Your belongings aren't the only thing you can bet in a game. Some people even bet their own lives.
[ not that flat wants to do that. did that once, did not enjoy it.
either way, flat's expression doesn't change as he deals florence another card. a 9 of clubs. of course, he has a good idea of what card it should be. and if it is...
for the first time, his eyes narrow slightly, smile widening as he counts the cards in his head. statistically speaking, he should have this in the bag. ]
Well, what you "can" share would increase if you wagered it. Have you never altered your permissions?
[ it sounds like a genuine question. ]
Well, most of the card games are kind of a mix of both? Like, if you know what cards are coming, then your chances of losing are low! You might not win every game, but you won't lose, and that's more important!
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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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[ not that flat wants to do that. did that once, did not enjoy it.
either way, flat's expression doesn't change as he deals florence another card. a 9 of clubs. of course, he has a good idea of what card it should be. and if it is...
for the first time, his eyes narrow slightly, smile widening as he counts the cards in his head. statistically speaking, he should have this in the bag. ]
I'll stand. That means that I don't want a card.
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[Hm.
They look at the card blankly, before they look up at Flat. There’s no hint of any suspicion in their gaze.]
I am over twenty-one.
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[ either way, it doesn't matter! as soon as florence admits their loss, flat flips his cards around to show. ]
19! I win!
[ he beams at florence. ]
What did you think? It's probably not that fun when you're just starting, but you could become good at it if you want.
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[Ah.]
Congratulations, Flat.
[...]
Is this simply a game of chance, or is there more to learn about how to perform well at this game?
[Which is... not really telling him what the think, huh? They don't comment on any fun that might have happened here, either.]
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[ it sounds like a genuine question. ]
Well, most of the card games are kind of a mix of both? Like, if you know what cards are coming, then your chances of losing are low! You might not win every game, but you won't lose, and that's more important!
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[And it's a genuine answer! Or at least as genuine as you can assume anything else Florence has said has been.]
I see. I will take that into consideration.
[So Now Florence Learns How To Count Cards.]
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[ flat tilts his head to the side, his gaze focused on florence as he sweeps up the cards. ]
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[They look back at him, meeting his eyes.]
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[ he shrugs ]
Consider it like...training! Training in learning how to want things.
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