Ree Shil took the order and headed to the private booth where he often taught classes.
For new members who were contacting him for the first time, he had a set piece.
Knock, knock.
"Hello, I'm Contestant 44, happy to serve you." said Ree
"Please come in."
"?"
He stood at the door and scratched his ear. The voice sounded familiar.
As he opened the door and walked in, he saw a cloak standing in front of a simulated card table.
Black smoke faintly billowed out from underneath the cloak, lingering and not dispersing.
If this wasn't Black Smoke, who could it be?
"What are you doing here?" he asked.
Ree Shil looked surprised.
"You said you'd charge me to explain why I lost, I assumed this is what you meant."
"I've now become a member of your Card Club."
That's what Black Smoke said.
"..."
Ree Shil was really surprised that after Black Smoke had left the card table he was so straightforward.
