pre-phase

[ Gaius is just trying to focus on the fact that he's in this weird metal self-moving carriage and oh god it's going fast and there are other people here, what is even going on. He didn't appreciate the orientation one bit. However, when he notices Trucy shuffling a deck of cards, it provides the sweet distraction he's been hoping for. ]

Hmm. I'll take this one.

[ Easily, he'll pull out one from her hand. A magician girl? This should be good. ]