Tar looked up, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. "Let's just say, my friend," he said, "that I have a few tricks up my sleeve. And a deep understanding of the game, of course."
I took a seat at the bar, ordering a room for the night and a hot meal to go with it. As I waited for my food to arrive, I noticed a group of patrons gathered around a large wooden table in the corner of the room. They seemed to be engaged in a heated game of Star Tree Games, a popular card game that was sweeping the land. I watched with interest as they laid down their cards, their faces a picture of concentration and excitement.
"You're a remarkable player, Tar," I said, approaching him. "But I have to ask: how do you do it? You seem to have an...unnatural edge."