A friendly competition

[no_souls_here]

WHO: Ami Mizuno & Ciel Phantomhive; Closed
LOCATION: Disney Castle
TIME: Midday
WHAT: Being two of the only chess players, Ami and Ciel meet to have a match.
RATING: G - Most likely

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[innerflow]

It was beautiful, really. That was Ami's first thought. Even here, Ciel Phantomhive had managed to make a place of beauty and elegance for his home. She found it inspiring. Perhaps Makoto would redecorate the senshi's lodgings (she couldn't think of it as home here, yet).

When she came upon Ciel, she was smiling. "Thank you very much for your invitation," she greeted him politely. "It was kind of you to go out of your way for a stranger." But perhaps that was the way of things here. Certainly, she was more outgoing herself already, more likely to take the initiative to meet people. It seemed prudent, when all of them needed to work towards the same ends.

[no_souls_here]

As soon as he saw her approach he stood up. It was the polite thing to do after all. Much of the Disney Castle area's architecture was already eyecatching, acting as the perfect backdrop for the scene. "Think nothing of it, it was no trouble at all." .. Which wasn't entirely true, still he preferred to maintain that air that things like this were easy for someone from his household to achieve.

He motioned to the other chair and returned the smile, albeit a little faintly. Smiling was not something Ciel did often, but it was necessary for certain situations. At least he'd had some practice before arriving here. "Please be seated, I trust you had no difficulty in finding this place."

[innerflow]

"I don't think anyone could miss it," Ami admitted. She allowed herself another open look at their surroundings before politely returning her attention to her host. "Thank you."

She sat with notably proper posture; a small sign of her own nervousness in meeting someone new. It was easier to rely on the ingrained courtesies and hope they worked out for the best. She glanced at the remnants of Ciel's practice, and took note of the likely moves to bring himself to that point.

[no_souls_here]

"Perhaps not," He replied nonchalantly. As she looked around taking in the full scope of the area, Ciel was patient and remained quiet. However when she addressed him again he felt the need to ask,"Is this the first time you've come to this world?"

After she was seated, he sat down again forgetting that there was no one else here to serve the tea, should either of them fancy a cup. It was within reach but should the need arise it would be more fitting to serve it while standing up. He smirked slightly as he followed her line of sight but swiftly it faded. The last thing he intended was to choose more predictable moves. At least the game provided several alternatives.

He moved the pieces gently back to their starting positions.