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She nods, watching his hands as he shuffles. His fingers are skilled and quick, not surprising, but interesting to watch. She slides the dealt cards across the table and glances at them, determining her options. It's a good hand.

She pretends to think about it for a few more beats before she looks back up at him. "How's everything else going?"

It's a loaded question, she knows. She waits for it to land, watching him carefully.