Tarot post.

[harpbeat]

Would anyone like a Tarot reading?

[A deck is on the table in front of her.]

Simply focus on your question while shuffling the deck, and inform me of your question when you return the deck to me. Then I can read your fortune.

[Any game, any character will be read with a real shuffling of a real Tarot deck!]

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[harpbeat]

I am glad to hear that.

[technologic]

[She finishes shuffling the cards and hands the deck back to her.]

Ah, here.

[harpbeat]

What is the question that you focused on?

[She deals them facedown.]

[technologic]

Will things get better? And I, ah, meant that in general...

[Cause TVK!April is still a sad derp.]

[harpbeat]

[She nods and starts flipping them over.]

The past is represented by the Nine of Wands. Despite all setbacks, you have continued. Whatever hardships the city has thrown at you, you have made it to this point.

Your present is represented by the Queen of Wands. The Queen of Wands asks you to feel like she does - cheerful, self-confident, enthusiastic in her work. These are the qualities you're seeking in yourself, aren't you?

You are helped by Strength. Strength represents inner strength, soft control - not trying to force the situation to change, but rather working patiently and enduring.

Your obstacle, fittingly enough, is the Chariot. The Chariot is hard control, trying to force things to go your way. You cannot.

The attitudes of others are the Two of Cups. This represents connection between people. In this time of need, the desire to come together will be incredibly important to you.

The action you should take... my, the Two of Swords. In this position in the reading, it suggests that you are at a stalemate. You're stuck, and you need to make a change in your life or your thinking.

Finally, the outcome of your question is... [She winces. The card has a picture of a woman weeping on it.] The Nine of Swords. Guilt, worry, and anguish.

[technologic]

[She sighs.]

... I see. Guess I shouldn't be surprised.

[harpbeat]

The Nine of Swords is one of the more depressing cards of the deck to receive in that position, but even so it does not make failure certain. It can serve as a caution, that if you continue to let things stagnate, then its warning of doom and gloom will come true. I highly impress upon you that you should take some action.

[technologic]

[April frowns to herself.] ... I'm not sure what to do though, other than continuing fighting and helping the others out.

[harpbeat]

I am terribly sorry!

[technologic]

Eh? What for?

[harpbeat]

Not being of more help. Although I do not control the cards and can only interpret them as they fall - as a former visitor to Prospero, I feel that I should be able to do something.

[technologic]

It's fine, really. I guess if I got myself stuck in this rut, I've got to pull myself out of it...

[harpbeat]

Good luck, April.

[technologic]

Thank you, Eater. [If anything, April seems more determined now.] ... Though, ah, would it be alright if I ask something else?

[harpbeat]

Certainly!

[technologic]

Thanks. [So she'll gather up the deck and shuffle it again, before handing it back.]

[harpbeat]

[Dealing!]

Your question, please.

[technologic]

Um, how are my relationships gonna go?

[Another 'in general' question.]

[harpbeat]

Your past is represented by the Wheel of Fortune. Things were constantly changing. You had a personal vision that led you to your destiny. At home, perhaps?

Your present is shown by the Empress. You are in a motherly, caregiving role, providing for others in Prospero.

You are helped by the Sun. Vitality and assurance will always serve you well in any relationship.

The Knight of Cups hinders you. The Knight may be a specific figure who cannot balance his emotions, or he may represent too much moodiness on your part.

The attitudes of others are shown by the Emperor. As you are the Empress and have feminine energy, the ones shown by the Emperor will have strong masculine energy and will lead.

Your actions are shown by the Ten of Pentacles. Affluence and permanence. Do not be afraid to give generously, of your time and of your feelings.

Finally, your result is represented by Justice. Justice here, with this question, shows cause and effect. If you treat others well, then you will be rewarded.

[technologic]

[April smiles and laughs faintly, nodding a few times.]

Yeah, that sounds about right. Especially the motherly role thing.

[harpbeat]

I am sure you'll do well in your relationships!