Swamped

You drop the seven, and Starling takes a turn.

She draws a card, then looks around for a while before glancing at Rivers. She puts down the card she just drew; it's a Seven of Stones.

"Rivers, I'm betting this matches your card's suit."

"How much of a bet?" Rivers asks.

"Oh... oh. Two cards?" She looks unsure?

"Well, you lose. Hand 'em over."

Starling passes two cards along to Rivers, and now it's your turn. You draw a Nine of Leaves.

What's your move? Suit, rank, pass, or challenge?

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SpoilerI didn't say it explicitly, but Rivers drew a card before giving her challenge.

Status of the game:

Your cards: Nine of Blades, Six of Leaves, Two of Stones, Seven of Blades, Ace of Leaves, Nine of Leaves

Starling has six cards in hand. Details below, since this is the first I've noted it.

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SpoilerStarted with six.
Used one in the challenge. (5)
Gained three. (8)
Discarded. (7)
Drew. (8; no discard necessary until after playing)
Lost two in a bet. (6)

Rivers has seven cards in hand.

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Started with six.
Drew one (7).
Used one in the challenge (6).
Discarded one due to failing the challenge (5).
Won two from Starling's bet. (7)