[ Trahearne doesn't think of it as an annoyance--some of the new experiences have been enjoyable--but it's not worth arguing that point, he thinks. Overall, he's starting to get the feeling that he's enjoying his time here more than other people do.

As he stands up straight again, he tucks his card away and offers He Xuan a small, polite smile. ]

At least most are over rather quickly. Like this one.

[ That was easy. He wonders if anyone lucked out and got a whole card full of quick and easy options. ]

I hope the rest of your card has not been too unpleasant to fill.