Escape 044

[prefers_chess]

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[7thborn]

Need any help looking?

voice;

[7thborn]

If it doesn't work, I'll sit down to a game of chess with you and lose spectacularly.

[... yes. This is how she tries to cheer him up.]

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[prefers_chess]

I don't play chess against dishonourable opponents.

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[7thborn]

I beg your pardon.

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[prefers_chess]

I have no interest in playing against a competitor who intends to throw the game anyway.

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[7thborn]

I never said anything of the sort. I just know that if you're anything like Ron when it comes to chess, I'll have my arse kicked. Doesn't mean I won't put up a fight, I'm a Gryffindor, after all.

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[prefers_chess]

You have already committed yourself to losing. And I don't need your pity.

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[7thborn]

Maybe I just want to see how you handle a Wizard's chess set. Ever think of that?

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[prefers_chess]

No. I don't think up such weak excuses.

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[7thborn]

[Sigh.]

Fine. I'll take all this stroppy attitude as a no, you're not alright, then?

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[prefers_chess]

I want Mike's pod back. And I want my radio.

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[7thborn]

I know. And while I suss out what my magic can do, can you let me know how you are? It's been an awful weekend for everyone. I'm just concerned.

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[prefers_chess]

Your concern is noted but unnecessary.

[Lies.]

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[7thborn]

I doubt it. I've been here longer than you have and even I get shaken up about the things the City throws at us. We're just people, Rudy. You included.

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[prefers_chess]

Kindly also note that you are not me, and therefore are in no way qualified to speak on my thoughts, feelings, or circumstances.

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[7thborn]

Never said I was that, either. But I'll keep that in mind so long as you keep in mind that maybe, just maybe, I understand too. People going home or the City trying to kill us or whatever. I just want to help.