"A rat that controls fortune has been messing with my family?"
Estelle repeated, her brows shooting up in disbelief.
"Pardon my language," the woman said smoothly, her crimson lips curling into a polite smile.
"In the art of card reading, a rat often symbolizes something, or someone slippery, hard to catch, and clever. Not always a villain, mind you, but certainly a troublemaker."
Estelle's thoughts wavered as she eyed the small stall.
'I wonder if I'll have to pay for this reading... But I only have enough cash for coffee!'
She mentally winced at the thought, her curiosity battling with practicality.
She narrowed her eyes skeptically.
"You're telling me there's some invisible lucky pest messing with me and my father's life?"
The woman's painted eyelids lifted slightly as she gave a soft chuckle.
"The meaning could be figurative, dear."
She said, her tone playful yet serious.