"They're cheap little knicknacks, but they'll suit our purposes. Seems like the Deck knows where to tune to, too." He's going to keep skirting around the fact until she forces him to address it. But there's a little hint of pride in the fact: Kings, Queens, Jacks and Jokers have called in to defend themselves on his show, or to tear Shuffle down.

He turns in his seat to look at her, not cowering, not challenging. She came to him, but on his territory, rather than calling him to the Ace's office.