[ The turn of phrase makes Rook unexpectedly uncomfortable. Cold seems to wash over him. He's quiet, and any words that he thinks to say to just move the conversation along get stuck in his throat.
Finally, he just nods a little. He picks up the jack of diamonds, and sets down the 10, jack and queen of diamonds.
He doesn't quite dare make eye contact, or maybe he can't bring himself to. ]
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Finally, he just nods a little. He picks up the jack of diamonds, and sets down the 10, jack and queen of diamonds.
He doesn't quite dare make eye contact, or maybe he can't bring himself to. ]