after ample prep

      

five of swords + five of pentacles

   After ample prep (Five of Swords), an aggressive querent has won an argument - because the querent's opponent was not prepared for the struggle.  This argument has recently concluded, so the dust has not settled yet, and despite our querent's victory, the situation remains very grim.  While the issues fought about are temporary, this opponent/loser is left with the short end of the stick, and they need help recovering from the  dire situation.