RP: Caractacus Burke, Al Potter Who: Caractacus Burke, Al Where: over one of the chess boards in recreation room When: 8 Oct, 2025 Summary: Al plays chess
"That is... not how it works," Caractacus Burke answered when Al proposed a new addition to the game's proper rules.
"Huh," Al said, placing the pieces in their proper locations. "But there have to be rules! Otherwise, how do you know what's acceptable?"
The answer was even more peculiar. "If you get away with it."
"Hm." Al frowned. "Define, 'get away'." He took out a quill and started jotting down series of notes in his notebook.
The rules of 'deliberate and covert rule deviation with the purpose of gaining a concealed strategical benefit' so far seemed to be elusive and odd and...
If Al studied them enough, he'd figure them out. Eventually.