Cups
Spades
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Both words in one sentence
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When speaking to Kitty after Ben has been kidnapped, he briefly shows her the three of spades (swords) meaning betrayal, referencing what she's soon to learn about Balthasar's show, and the ace of hearts (cups), standing for love and her impending marriage.
Source: Literature / Kitty Norville - Blade represents Spades, Garren (based on the word galleon) represents Diamonds, Chalice represents Hearts (parallel to Cups in the Tarot), and Leangle (a type of Aborigine war-club) represents Clubs.
Source: Playing Card Motifs
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