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

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?"

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"The future always lies along multiple paths, Mr. Winchester," Ghanima said tranquilly as she passed her hands over the cards. "Two of which I'll tell you now, and it's up to you to find a third option."

"Your first path today is guarded by the Two of Cups," she said, smiling slightly. "The bond between two people, invisible but formidable. The Knight of Coins moves you in this direction; a responsible and hardworking young person, usually an organizer, cataloguer, and pathfinder. Someone who is serious yet quick to laugh." She looked up at him and grinned. "No quickie marriages in Monaco, Mr. Winchester, I do not wish to explain that to my boss."

"Your second possible outcome stands with the Knight of Swords; one who confronts the world at full speed, with head held high. Sunny but fierce and leonine person. An uncompromising judge of character, like Michael the archangel. It's a reversed Nine of Coins that pulls you in this direction, with stormy relationships and unstable circumstances. Perhaps meeting an entertaining encounter with a charming Pit Boss after a rather large victory or defeat," she mused. "I would avoid him, if I were you."

"Last is your critical factor, the card that decides what will come to pass. Queen of Coins, when reversed: A cornucopia emptied and a heart of stone. Preoccupation of wealth and security that stifles enjoyment of both." Ghanima rested one hand on that card thoughtfully. "Don't let your goals get in the way of making sound decisions, especially at the cost of your heart."

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

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