[he's so quick to move on that Olivine almost wants to go back, but... he suspects that would be a disaster choice, at least for now. maybe he'll get him to explain more later.]

Mm, that does sound frustrating.

[that's what he gives in turn, pausing at the question. the crop of his shirt is just low enough to hide the diamond mark, but his hand goes to rest over it nonetheless.]

Ah... yes. I was given the three of diamonds. It's been—[awful. horrible. disgustingly unfair.]—a challenge, but I'm used to finding my way.