Grinning slightly at her hopeful expression, he nods and tosses out another card.

Ellie had been hoping for a low numbered card she could build with; thats why, when she saw the Jack, she frowns a bit... "Player has 16." he announces as his grin faded slightly as well... It would be foolish to press her luck further...

Ellie could see this too... Sighing resignly, she digs out a coin and hands it, along with the cards, back to the dealer. "Deal again?" he questions and was surprised to see her musing on it. It was getting pretty late... And she'd already bought herself, so she and the woman were safe. Plus, since returning she'd only won eighteen more coins... "Y-you know... I-I think I'll quit w-while I'm ahead... T-thanks anyway." she says shyly in a soft tone before getting up.

Nodding, he shuffles the deck and turns towards a new player. However, he does glance at her as she leaves before shrugging slightly. What was he thinking? Only he knew.

[Casino Coins: 21 - 1 = 20]