Destiny & Free Will, #7 [Period 1, Monday, August 18th]

[atreideslioness]

The students should have gotten a handwaved notice to dress nicely and meet at the Causeway, where they were met by a large portal and a disgruntled looking Ghanima. 

If you thought you heard her muttering nasty things in a variety of languages regarding "stupid brothers," "stupid Spacing Guild," "damned stubborn Naibs with more pride than sense," "crazy detectives," or "never taking Faith Lehane anywhere ever again," well, you might not be wrong. 

"Right."  Reaching inside her coat, Ghanima retrieved a deck of the Dune Tarot and fanned the cards at them.  "Step right up, and ask me what today holds for you.  Through there -" she gestured at the portal with the cards,  " - is Monaco.  Home to some of the most wonderful casinos this Earth holds.  Your mission is to take the future I forsee, and try to beat it.  If I tell you that you are destined to win big, sit outside and give away money.  If I say you fail, go cheat the casino by whatever means you choose.  The one rule is not to get caught, because I am not paying for bail.  I want to see how many of you manage to flaunt destiny." 

"After all," she grinned humorlessly, flipping up the Hanged Man with ease.  "Navigating the future is a family talent.  Who wants to try and beat the oracular Atreides?"


[OOC:  Please to be waiting for the OCD DONE!  Feel free to tag me ooc if there's a future you want Ghani to give your student!  Otherwise, it will be randomized.]

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Re: Get Your Future!

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

"What's the damage this week?" John asked, smiling politely at the teacher.

Re: Get Your Future!

[atreideslioness]

"Damage? How depressing!" Ghanima answered, quickly drawing cards. "You make me think my TAs did something terrible last week."

"They did, didn't they?" It wasn't really a question, and Ghanima sighed before bending to look at the discs she had chosen. "I'm not quite sure I want to know."

"For you, however, we have two possible futures today, and I encourage you to find a third. The first possible outcome is a reversed Wheel of Fortune. Inauspicious atmosphere, strange omens and dark auguries. I would guess this would be a loss at the tables," she said sadly. "It's the Two of Coins that's luring you in that direction with unexpected difficulties and untried emotions."

"The second possible outcome is guarded by The Emperor. He brings worldly authority and professional success. A life of action and decision, especially in politics and business. It is the Five of Coins that marks that path, with impoverishment and barrenness, and yearning for one absent. Possibly you'd win after a major loss?"

"Your critical factor is the Queen of Swords. A person of sharp insight, persuasive, powerful and thorough. When she's in a good mood; extroverted, an administrator, an organizer, a firebrand, splendid as a summer's day - and sometimes as overwhelming. If turned inwards, she is a person of deep sentiment, susceptible to flights of ecstasy, of the flames of inner torment. Encountering her should be a warning that either future may be near, and you'll have to take steps to avoid them." Ghanima smiled at him reassuringly. "Perhaps try some modest winnings today, and avoid large losses."

Re: Get Your Future!

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

Well, that destiny certainly hit a few sore spots. John tried not to let it show, maintaining a slight smile and nodding at the professor. "Thanks. I'll try not to lose." He felt he'd already lost pretty big this week. No need to add to the pile.