a fourth miracle

[mirakill]

[ A girl is sitting... mid air, legs crossed, as if seated amongst the stars. She's pretty devotedly shuffling a deck of cards, every which way she can. ]

I've decided I'm bored with chess. It has its elegance, certainly holds to the test of time, but I'm not above holding appreciation for newer games.

[ After all, she'll be playing it with more

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[enduringwinter]

[eyes narrow at the set of rules]

And exactly what does a 'loss upon loss' entail?

[someone has no faith in his luck at all and he makes no attempt to take a card]

[mirakill]

Two questions. What did you think?

[ A perfectly innocent answer, oh yes. ]

[enduringwinter]

[oh Bern... This is still a very suspicious look because really? That simple? He has a hard time believing it.

After another moment, he reaches out to take a card (unsure)]

[mirakill]

[ And what did you draw, my good sir? ]

[enduringwinter]

[he frowns at his card before revealing the ten of diamonds. So close to a face card. So close]

A question, then.

[mirakill]

Why do you return to the plane?

[enduringwinter]

[...]

To see a friend.

[and he'll just be returning your playing card now]

[mirakill]

[ Takes. ]

If you care to play again, I have another question I'd like to ask. And who knows? You may win this time.

[enduringwinter]

Winning just means I walk away without having to answer a question. There's no reason for me to play again if that's the case.

[mirakill]

Winning means you can ask me any. When did I say there was no victory clause?

[enduringwinter]

Hmph.

[there's a mildly suspicious look but he takes another card anyway. This time, the eight of clubs]

[mirakill]

What makes it important to see that friend here? Not of your world, or...?

[enduringwinter]

I can only see him again here. [again, he returns Bernkastel's card before turning around]

If that's it, I'll take my leave.

[mirakill]

Death?

[enduringwinter]

[he stiffens slightly and that should be enough of a clue for Bern that, yes, said friend was dead]

I don't see how that would matter to you.

[mirakill]

I'm getting a feel for the heart of this kakera. This universe.

Why its existence is so important, and where to start is with the people.