[ People he's played may present good tactics on the chessboard, but these tactics, when put together, don't exactly end up forming a brilliant strategy. It's a pity, really. ]
Interesting. I was hoping I'd be unique! [her fingers hover over the board for a moment, and she pretends like she's not sure which piece to move, but she knows. it's all part of the drama! the ruse! the act!
but she laughs at him, flipping her hair over her shoulder.] There's a lot of things you're not aware of when it comes to me. I can't have you know too much!
And yet more and more gets revealed with each move.
[ But he'll continue with the game. There are more pressing matters at hand, after all. His objective is to not lose. If his pieces get eaten in the process, then that's just a consequence he'll face bravely. ]
[ Those two things aren't things he's only learned now, Milly... That's old news??? ]
Get on with it.
[ Capture the damn piece so he can get a move on with his own strategy. He'll slip out of one shoe when she finally takes one of his black pieces off the board. ]
it's swift, how she whisks the piece away, how the disappointment shows on her face when he goes for the shoes first, but there's still time, and she's back to smiling, watching him make his move.]
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[ People he's played may present good tactics on the chessboard, but these tactics, when put together, don't exactly end up forming a brilliant strategy. It's a pity, really. ]
I wasn't even aware you were interested in chess.
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but she laughs at him, flipping her hair over her shoulder.] There's a lot of things you're not aware of when it comes to me. I can't have you know too much!
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[ But he'll continue with the game. There are more pressing matters at hand, after all. His objective is to not lose. If his pieces get eaten in the process, then that's just a consequence he'll face bravely. ]
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[she laughs, but not for long, because one of his pieces is in capturing range. she won't miss the opportunity for it!]
Aha! The first strike. [she wiggles the piece between her fingers, then wiggles her eyebrows right after.]
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Get on with it.
[ Capture the damn piece so he can get a move on with his own strategy. He'll slip out of one shoe when she finally takes one of his black pieces off the board. ]
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it's swift, how she whisks the piece away, how the disappointment shows on her face when he goes for the shoes first, but there's still time, and she's back to smiling, watching him make his move.]
Chess really is that serious, huh?