Tanner returned to the card table today with a flourish. He could tell the difference between Kings and Jacks and knew what to do when he saw one. He even won a few hands.
The problem is that he is so passive. You have to remind him constantly to participate and not just watch. And once Tanner faces the least bit of resistence (which Brennan will supply in spades - pun intended), you almost have to beg him to keep playing. When Brennan faces a setback, he only gets more competitive. This in turn only drives Tanner away. Such is the plight of the younger brother.
I don't mind so much that Tanner is not cutthroat, especially considering his other fine traits, but there's a fine line between being laid back and being a doormat.
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