Tarot post mark 2.

[harpbeat]

I do believe I'm in the mood for Tarot readings. Would anyone like one?

[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 you your fortune.

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

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[technologic]

[And here's an April. Though she looks different from the April Eater knows, if the scruffy and worn clothes and rather wary look is any indication.]

... Cards can do that?

[harpbeat]

It is a well-known method of divination.

[quasistellar]

I'm not normally much for divination, but they do say we run across the people we're meant to run across when we need advice from them.

[She sits down and begins shuffling the deck, focusing on the question at hand.]

All right. The question: will the struggles with interpersonal relationships I've been having end soon?

[harpbeat]

[Eater takes the deck and flips over seven cards one by one.]

Your past is shown by the Page of Cups. The Pages can represent children in your life or simply energies. The Page of Cups is intuitive, emotional, and loving.

Now, your present is shown by the Magician. The Magician is about taking action, knowing what you are doing and the effect you wish to cause in the world.

You will be helped in this instance by the Fool. The Fool is about taking seemingly risky or foolish actions and trusting that things will work out for the best. Open yourself up to new possibilities.

You will be harmed by the Page of Wands. Another Page, hm... do you work with children? This one is about confidence, and enthusiasm, perhaps to the point of foolhardiness.

The others around you are shown by the World. The World is a card of synergy, the Major Arcana most revolving around working together to achieve one's goals and accomplish what one desires.

Your actions are shown by the Five of Pentacles. This card shows hard times, ill health, and rejection. These are things you must keep a wary eye for: not only for being rejected, but for rejecting others.

The result: the Sun. Energy, vitality, and greatness.

The answer, then, is: perhaps not soon, but if you allow for the possibility of risky or foolish choices, and do not fear rejection, you will be doing better than you are.

[divinitysoiled]

Amusing. You claim to wield the power of the cards?

[harpbeat]

I do my best.

[disarmingsmile]

[... Tarot. Okay, fine. He has been through stranger things lately. Sigh.

Wait how are they even talking OH WELL.] Well... I can't offer payment, unless you take virtual money.

[harpbeat]

I'll do these for free.

[dowhatyoudecide]

The same cards we have? It looks interesting. I'll try!

[harpbeat]

[Hands the deck over.]

What question would you like the cards to answer?

[korralate]

[And on a short stint outside the walls and wastes of Adstringendum is Korra, but a bit leaner than normal due to the diet she and the rest of the city are on: hunt, find, or trade for what you can.

As she awkwardly shuffles the cards, she tilts her head to peek at the one at the bottom. She manages to contain her curiosity after that and continues shuffling. Eventually, Korra hands back the deck.]

So... I'm stuck in this partly-destroyed city with some of my friends, people from the past of my world, and a lot of others from other worlds. Sometimes they go home, and I know that's a good thing with all the weird things that go on, even though I do miss them. But what I want to know is, will the rest of us be alright? Will I be able to protect my friends if Amon returns or some new evil force is brought into the city?

[harpbeat]

[Eater nods and deals out seven cards, flipping them up one by one.]

Your past is shown by the Sun. You were full of energy, confidence, and vitality. You were made for great things.

Now your present is the Two of Pentacles. You are trying to juggle all of your responsibilities and be flexible to changing situations.

You will be helped by the Nine of Wands. This is a card of protection - yourself and others. In the context of the question, this is a good sign.

You will be hurt by the Five of Wands. Discord, dissension, and competition. Remember that you must work together.

Others are shown by the Four of Swords. At the moment, they are at rest, preparing for the next big change.

Your actions should reflect the Fool. When you take normally foolish choices, trust that they will turn out all right. The Fool stands for new beginnings.

Then, the result is the Page of Pentacles. The Pentacles are a prosperous suit, representing practical results and success.

[bittydragon]

[Yamato had heard of tarot readings, and although many said that it was simply smoke and mirrors, there was some semblance of truth in divinity.

Besides, childish curiosity!]

Can those cards tell me what lies in store for my future?

[I.e Will he be a good JP's leader? : D?]

[harpbeat]

We can see, if you would like to.

[bluesteelranger]

::He's curious, having heard of similar things before. Just don't mind him possibly running into things. And yes, his English...::

Haow yeu do it? Mah-gick touch Rrrrenne?

[harpbeat]

The cards themselves hold the power.

Let's have some fun, shall we?

[pledged_to_me]

You're knowin' the proper use of these, lass?

[harpbeat]

I have been using them for many years now.

[grey_grief]

[Even years on the community and Akako haven't convinced this girl this works.] Really? Tarot cards?

[harpbeat]

What is wrong with divination?

[failtsuninari]

[There's a man who just stares at the cards for a second. This was something his wife was more into but if what he heard was true, then maybe it was worth a shot.]

I'd like a reading, please.

[harpbeat]

[Hands over the cards.]

You may have one.

shelly invited me OuO

[blackberries]

I have never seen the cards before--

though I confess divination is an interest of mine.

There were some things disallowed us as children.

Enjoy~

[harpbeat]

Feel free to look all you wish, then.

[capax_infiniti]

[Folk magic is curious enough, and he'd like to see what she can make of him with her divining tools.]

If you have a moment, I would not be adverse.

[harpbeat]

I have plenty of time. [She hands him the deck.]

[liquidouroboros]

This is completely absurd...

[Liquid rolled his eyes, not quite believing he was putting up with this as he shuffled the deck.]

But very well, I'll play along. I have work to be done back at home--tell me just what degree of success I'm to be met with.

[harpbeat]

Your past is shown by the King of Cups. Is there a man in your life, a wise man who worked well with others, who remains important to you?

Your present is shown by the Three of Cups. You are in the midst of a community of people, and this occupies your attention now.

You will be helped by the Moon. Hm, this position of the card suggests that the situation you return to will be unusual, perhaps bizarre, and you will be better off if you can accept it for what it is.

You will be harmed by Justice. The actions you take have consequences, each one - remember that.

The others around you are shown by the Nine of Cups. They have what they think they want, but true success has yet to be found.

Your actions should reflect the Four of Cups. Understand yourself a little more.

Finally, your result - the Emperor. Control, authority, creating order out of chaos.

As a whole, I would say... think carefully about yourself, what you're doing, and what you really want the results to be. If you can do that and not be led astray, you will succeed in full.

i'm a friend of disarmingsmile & agaricagoraphobe!

[castlecaptured]

Oh! My stepmother did tarot readings on occasion. May I request--?

[Cassandra folds her hands in her lap and nods at the deck.]

Welcome, welcome!

[harpbeat]

Of course, miss. [She hands the cards over.]

[justforyou]

A fortune-teller, huh? Alright, then. Why not, right. I've got nothing to lose!

{Kirika is shuffling the cards with quick, jerky movements. Divination was something that she knew could be useful - seeing as she considered herself the bodyguard of someone who could see the future.]

A friend of mine is planning something big. I want to know how I can help make it succeed, yeah. [She passes the deck back.]

[harpbeat]

[Seven cards.] Your past is shown by the World. Involvement with others has been very important to you and to achieving your goals.

The Nine of Pentacles shows your present. A card of refinement, of taking time to relax and enjoy yourself.

You will be helped by Temperance. All things in moderation - don't come on too strongly or be roused too quickly to anger.

You will be hurt by the Nine of Cups. What do you really want out of this? It may not be as simple as you think, and you shouldn't settle for less.

You are helped by the Page of Pentacles. A young person focused on seeing material and practical results.

Your actions should reflect the Knight of Cups. Again, like Temperance, balance is important to you. Try not to become overemotional.

Finally, your results are shown by the Hierophant. A card of group identification, structure, and learning.

Hmm... may I hear a bit more about what they're planning?

[dragony]

I suppose it couldn't hurt.

[the girl, age fifteen but sounding older, gently takes the deck in gloved hands, beginning an imperfect faro shuffle.]

You take very good care of these cards, don't you?

[harpbeat]

They are too useful not to.

[under_my_umbrella]

Oh! Oh! Do me, do me!

[harpbeat]

[Hands over the cards!]

Question?

[warriorscribe]

*Enoch approaches the table, looking curiously at the cards.* "Tarot"?

[harpbeat]

A method of predicting the future.

[mercuryangel]

[Today, Mia and her companions had taken the day off from the constant battling that was part of traveling across Weyard, and this was really the kind of thing she'd come to expect out of Tolbi. This was different, though. No bets, no wagers...]

I think I will.

[She takes the deck and halfmindedly shuffles it, also concentrating on how to make her question as vague as possible.]

Three friends and I are working towards a goal. What is the best way to go about achieving it?

[OOC: Mid-canon, i.e. before Venus Lighthouse]

[harpbeat]

The Four of Wands represents your past. Freedom, excitement.

The Page of Wands represents your present. A young person who is bold, brave and creative.

You are helped by Death. Not a literal death, but unstoppable forces that you must accept.

You are harmed by the Four of Swords. Taking too long to rest can result in failure.

The others around you are represented by the Ten of Swords. Bottoming out, martyrdom, and being at the very lowest point.

Your actions should reflect the Five of Wands. A bit of competition is healthy now and then.

Your results: Judgment, representing a rebirth.

I'm Liechtenstein's mun from Arc, btw. But this one I have an easier time thinking of a question for

[garantundkraft]

::Prussia stares at Eater and the table, before pulling the empty chair out and having a seat. He supposes he has some time for a bit of fun. After all, it's not like the cards actually can tell you anything, right?::

So all I gotta do is shuffle these? ::Picking up the deck.:: Just one question or can I ask another depending on the results?

::He shuffles idly as he waits for her answer.

[harpbeat]

You may ask as many as you wish.

[picturelock]

I'm not sure I believe in this kind of thing but...I do have a question.

[Shiori shuffles the cards before placing them back on the table.] I did something, a long time ago, that I'm not proud of. My friend was hurt because of that and I want to know what would come of me talking to her about it.

[harpbeat]

The past is shown by the Four of Swords. You've been waiting on this for a long time, not taking action.

The present is shown by the Star. Hope for the future, and generosity. Wishing to help.

You are helped by the Ten of Pentacles. Primarily, the Ten of Pentacles represents permanence and affluence.

You will be harmed by the Ace of Wands. This bold and creative force may also lead one to bad decisions.

The others around you are represented by the Queen of Cups. Perhaps your friend? The Cups suits are indeed more prone to being hurt by a friend's betrayal...

Your actions reflect the Nine of Swords. From what you've told me, you have a lot of guilt over this action, and the Nine of Swords shows that you are still dwelling over it.

The results - the Moon. Confusion and bewilderment.

Hmmm... It may turn well or it may turn badly, just judging by the Moon. From the rest of the reading, I would say that the Ten of Pentacles encourages the option that leads to more permanent happiness.

[travelingtheworlds]

Oh! A tarot deck! They're so interesting~ I love getting my fortune told! Can I ask about what kind of people and events I'll see in my future, or is that too vague?

[harpbeat]

I will accept that as a question. [Hands her the deck.]

[second_destiny]

...All right, I'll give it a shot.

[He takes the deck and shuffles it, focusing on the chief question in his mind.]

I'm involved in a war that's been going for over forty years. I want to know if it will end soon.

[harpbeat]

[Eater takes the deck back and deals out seven cards.]

Past: the Three of Pentacles. Teamwork, competence, accomplishment.

Present: the Hierophant. Strong group identification. In your case, falling apart along group lines and not being able to work together...

You are helped by the Four of Cups. Self-reflection. Truly considering who you are and what you're doing.

You are harmed by the Queen of Swords. Hm, a woman who is like the Queen of Swords, or else merely her energy of the Swords suit... While the suit is intelligent and possesses great fortitude, it can be unfeeling and quite stubborn as well.

Others around you are shown by the King of Swords. Again, this is either a specific man or merely the energy prevalent, but there is quite a bit of stubbornness, isn't there...

Your actions should reflect the Ace of Swords. A run of Swords like this predicts tremendous activity and acceleration before the final result.

Finally, the result: the Sun. Good health and vitality. Accomplishment.

Your answer seems to be: it will end, but prepare for much more activity before the end of it.

[didyoumeanbane]

Eh, might as well.

[He's not too serious about it (then again, when is he ever serious aside from issues with Shirou) when he's shuffling the deck.]

Oh great cards, will my future get better soon?

[harpbeat]

Your past is shown by the Nine of Wands. Defensiveness, perseverance, stamina in the face of attack.

Now, your present is shown by the Fool. You have a new beginning. You are free to make foolish choices and hope they turn out well.

You will be helped by the High Priestess. Recognize and understand the unknown. Know when it is time not to take action.

You will be hurt by Justice. Actions have consequences, yours included. Always be careful what you do when you decide to take action.

Others around you are shown by the Four of Wands. There is freedom and excitement going on around you.

Your actions should reflect the Nine of Cups. Take the time to enjoy the simple things, bodily pleasures, and things that may not be your ultimate goal, but are certainly quite nice.

Your results, the King of Wands. Inspiring, charismatic, and bold.

You have been granted a new future already.