The problem was even with his advice the pieces were giving advice as well, which complicated the issue. The question was whether to trust their judgement or not. Figuring what did she have to lose, she paid attention to both Hugo and the pieces and only after she'd watch her piece move did she let out the breaht she'd not realize she'd been holding.
"With me and Dad it's books. I don't remember a time when I couldn't read at some level. Well that and dance. I never figured out if ballet was to make me feel close to Allegra or just because he thought it would be good for me." Nor had she asked but it was all moot now.
Okay now to see if she was going to have any luck in this game, which was about all she could hope for. The next day the library was open though, she was going to get a book or two, or five, on chess.