Lucien simply nodded at his words. Honestly he [i]was[/i] curiously to see what he and Ivory could come up with together if Ivory was willing to put aside her disdain for him. She had a creative mind, and obviously Geralt did too, considering the position he had. He was sure it would work out well. 

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Ivory and Aurel noticed Geralt's approach. Aurel was glad to see that his visit hadn't taken too long, and while Ivory wasn't looking forward to the practice ahead, she knew there was no way around it.

[color=darkgray]"Of course not."[/color] She said. As the game progressed, it was very, [i]very[/i] obvious that Akane was the one who held the Joker. It was easy to avoid trying to draw from her once they knew that. Eventually they found it best to stop playing, and Ivory had made sure to point out Akane's mistakes so that she could correct them for next time. 

[color=rosybrown]"After you left no one wanted to take my cards anymore, except for Cora."[/color] Akane said a little sulkily as she glanced up at the man, considering he had almost taken the Joker. It would have been nice to at least get it off her hands. She would definitely make sure to try harder next time.