Filtered from Jadis, the White Witch

[treadingdawn]

I have notes for the unaware.

One drink is a twelve ounce beer, a four ounce glass of wine, a ten ounce wine cooler, or a one and a half ounce shot of "80 proof" liquor.

Remember that.

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[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

You went to his flat?

[Just curious, because he knows what else lives there. Here Peter, have your coffee with a taste of french vanilla.]

What kind of game is poker?

[lionrampante.livejournal.com]

We talked about drinking habits for a bit.

[Slight shrug. Maybe Peter mentioned Caspian was an alcoholic. Maybe.]

It's a card game, where you win depending on certain card combinations. You're dealt a hand, and whatever combination you can make with that hand is what you use to win.

[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

[Didn't Peter see his notes? Do some math, High King.]

I have played card games before, but not this "poker" specifically. I can learn.

[lionrampante.livejournal.com]

It's easy enough to learn. You'll pick up after a few hands.

[While Blue & Peter clean you out! Small sip of coffee. Mm, French.]

[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

I have played primero before if that helps.

[Sitting down with his own cup. Vanilla is growing on him.]

[lionrampante.livejournal.com]

[Trying to associate this with a game he knows. No luck.]

I've never heard of it.

[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

[He can't associate poker with any game he knows either anyway. Sip.]

It cannot be so different. I should let you know that I am very good at card games.

[Lying? Boasting?]

[lionrampante.livejournal.com]

[Staring at Caspian over his mug.]

Well, we'll just have to see. I'm quite accomplished at the game too.

[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

[Chin up, scoff.]

And you have an advantage, knowing it. Fortunately I learn quickly. You won't be bored at such a game with me at your table.

[Siiiip.]

[lionrampante.livejournal.com]

Well, good. The game's much more interesting when you have more than two players.

[Pride goes before a fall!]

[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

[Shh don't burst Caspian's bubble. Night time is good for talking.]

Do you remember Eden?

[lionrampante.livejournal.com]

We met her at Blue's bar, I believe?

[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

Yes. She's still worried she may have caused a problem. That isn't the case is it?

[lionrampante.livejournal.com]

Why would she have?

[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

[Quick wave of his hand. Distracted sip.]

I don't know, she asked me today that if someone had a concern she would want to speak with them.

[lionrampante.livejournal.com]

About drinking? That's a bit silly.

[Sip. This is such a wacky coffee conversation.]

[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

[He has to stare at Peter. But his lack of catching the subtlety is an answer enough.]

Yes, it is a bit silly.

[It is, but at least it tastes good!]

[lionrampante.livejournal.com]

[That? The silence is an answer itself.]

[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

[Caspian doesn't like this silence. Where's the stereo when you need it to play some Santana or Enriqué.]

Are you angry with me? I don't mean about only Eden.

[lionrampante.livejournal.com]

I'm not angry. I just didn't think you'd bring it up again over coffee.

[Or maybe it's just an awkward topic Caspian.]

[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

She asked. I don't want Eden to feel guilty over nothing if that is the case, Peter. That's all.

[Sip.]

[lionrampante.livejournal.com]

It wasn't her fault.

[Sip.]

[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

I'll tell her that.

[A nod. Hey Peter better not be implying something.]

[lionrampante.livejournal.com]

[Peter just raises his eyebrows over his cup. Wouldn't you like to know, Caspian!]

[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

[Pff. Sip, and by the way.]

Whether I lose any stakes or not at this 'poker' you still owe me this root beer.