He watched quietly as Kadaj fluttered around the area, obviously a tad too eager for his own good. It was nice to note how… simple this all had been. Pleasant, really. While Luxord always enjoyed a good challenge, something nice and simple was welcome as well. Besides, if the other's words were true, that meant he hit three birds with one stone.

A job well done, he thought.

"Keep in mind," the Gambler began, plucking the cards back from the boy's hands, "the first message." He glanced at the aforementioned Queen of Spades, deciding to hand it back. "While you will see her, it will not be what you wished. Keep this card and remember that; this hospital runs on lies, and only the truth," he narrowed his eyes, all charming smiles as he held out the visage of a darkly dressed queen, "will set you free."

Of course, it took all his strength not to snerk at II graciously dumping his cat friend on the floor. The blond took it as his cue, placing the other cards back into his pocket before giving the boy a polite bow. "And if you or your brothers ever need me, my name is Luxord. I, or one of my coworkers, would be glad to assist you."

He turned around and began to walk away, a lion's smile growing across his face. "There are Thirteen of us. X marks the spot."