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eachdraidh2014-12-01 12:59 pm
depicted) wrote in eachdraidh2014-12-01 12:59 pm
Entry tags:
- ariadne: inception,
- berserker: fate/prototype: fragments,
- buffy summers: btvs,
- dave stutler: the sorcerer's apprentice,
- dorian gray: codg,
- emil castagnier: tales of symphonia,
- erik lehnsherr: x-men,
- jon snow: asoiaf,
- kara beckworth: mercy thompson series,
- lucifer: shin megami tensei,
- merida: brave,
- shijima kurookano: nabari no ou,
- vanessa ives: penny dreadful
video ∞ both courts, dated to Dec 2nd
[A youth appears across the screen. He isn't quite comfortable with the device, holding it low and a little away from himself as one might a snuffbox or cigarette case when admiring the work in its design. Also, the image might be just a little shaky, but it's rude to comment on that. The boy musters a smile, an expression that seems to flicker in its uncertainty.] How do you do? I'm Dorian Gray—is that—is that how these are used? I'm so sorry, I can't tell if it is better to use one's manners for introductions or for telegrams.
[There's a fluttering laugh as Dorian tries to inexpertly use humour to diffuse the point. Of course, for lack of a person before him, the strategy doesn't actually make him feel any less awkward, so he tries to move to his reason for talking.]
I was wondering if there were any players here of chess? I mean to say, I'd like to play chess—not that I'm much good, of course, but I'm very much fond of the game—if there are players already and a third would interfere with things, I'd be very happy to just watch. If it isn't trouble. It is only with all of this talk of competing factions, I can't help but think of a game of chess, and it has made me crave the sport.
[Dorian's face falls as he turns the locket away, not in misery but in an awkward embarrassment, and there is the faintest start of a mutter at himself as he accidentally shuts it before he is finished his message.
Smooth move, Dorian Gray.]
[ooc: + permissions for fourth walling for any characters who would know the name]
[There's a fluttering laugh as Dorian tries to inexpertly use humour to diffuse the point. Of course, for lack of a person before him, the strategy doesn't actually make him feel any less awkward, so he tries to move to his reason for talking.]
I was wondering if there were any players here of chess? I mean to say, I'd like to play chess—not that I'm much good, of course, but I'm very much fond of the game—if there are players already and a third would interfere with things, I'd be very happy to just watch. If it isn't trouble. It is only with all of this talk of competing factions, I can't help but think of a game of chess, and it has made me crave the sport.
[Dorian's face falls as he turns the locket away, not in misery but in an awkward embarrassment, and there is the faintest start of a mutter at himself as he accidentally shuts it before he is finished his message.
Smooth move, Dorian Gray.]
[ooc: + permissions for fourth walling for any characters who would know the name]
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I don't have a coin on hand, so—would you prefer white or black? [Always be nice to ladies! Especially kids, really.]
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[SETTING UP PIECES YEAH YEAH YEAH]
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[Dorian laughs; she's amusingly enthusiastic.] Black it is.
[Dorian definitely gets his ass kicked in this game.]
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Aside being super good, the most notable thing about her chess playing is she sure has no issues sacrificing every other piece to lure him into defeats.
...y'know if their matches last that long.]
...well. I guess that, ah, settles that one...
[He really does suck wow. Written all over her face that that's what she's thinking.]
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And let's be honest, he's not a good loser even with a hundred more years to mature anyway.]
I want a rematch! I can play better than that!!
[Not again Lucifer you can't, boy.]
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[Returning her pieces to her original positions...]
Who taught you how to play, out of curiosity?
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[Because he is not just a soulless loser: he is a friendless one, too.]
ill assume you dont mind me making up how he sucks at chess
[She pauses, pawn in hand and leaning it against the board.]
I can give you a few pointers if you want.
now you know the truth of how he sucks
1/2
[She starts tipping the pawn back and forth against the edge of it's base, looking at it as she speaks.]
You keep focusing so hard on trying to do one thing you lose sight of everything else. For example...
[She releases her pawn, reaching for the queen.]
This is a really good piece. So if you were to decide "if I get rid of that, it'll be a huge advantage" that's fine, but...
[She gestures to the King on Dorian's side of the board, and there's one of her pawns sitting beside it.
Coincidentally, the pawn she was messing with a moment ago is gone.]
You lose track of what's important in the long run. It's too reckless.
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That and you suck at prediction! It's one of the most important things.
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He pouts a lot.] That isn't fair! That isn't chess; it's slight of hand!
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