So it looked like the lad would be out again, leaving just Theo and Milo as contenders. Theo's hand could use some improvement -- though even a hidden ace wouldn't have helped that much. He had two sixes and, glancing at the deck, he saw via his marks that the top card was another six, so if he dealt to himself first ...
Theo tossed a few more beads into the pile with an easy smile. He might not be able to bluff Milo, but he could certainly convince the kid to get out, judging by that grimace.
"How long do you think the storm will rage like this?" he added. Wouldn't hurt to distract his opponents from the game a little, and besides, he was genuinely curious. He was getting hungry, and he didn't see much to eat in this particular store -- but he didn't exactly want to brave the elements for a snack, either.
can't say good morning without lying twice
