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Tweak says, "I like cheerios better"

Dr. Spencer Reid (thisiscalm) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2013-08-23 21:00:00

Entry tags:

:mingle, calliope-caliborn, data, euphemia li britannia, helix wamtani, kitty pryde (aoa), klara guildsen, lelouch vi britannia, lyle dylandy, spencer reid

233 // video/action // open
[ Although the other day was far from as traumatic as the last inmate influx, it left Reid a little pensive. Made him think of extreme aggressors, of 50 000 chess games, of expecting different outcomes in a game that would only end with check mate, but unlike a few years ago this is not a depressive thought. Instead, it makes him crave interaction and so he hits up the network. ]

Hey, guys. I was wondering... there's quite a few of us here that know how to play chess. How would you feel about an impromptu tournament? Nothing fancy, just... I don't know, anyone who's interested could drop by the library and we'll set up a few games. Bring a board, if you got one.

[ A bit of an awkward smile and then he cuts the feed. ]

(( OOC: MINGLE-STYLE! Email notifs are off, so thread to your hearts content! Reid will have a video response thread here and an action response thread here for your Reid-y needs! ))

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	lostababyfang 2013-08-25 09:04 pm UTC (link)
	[She pauses for a short while longer, but eventually nods.] Okay. Tell me if I'm boring you and we can find you a better opponent. [She moves to sit down, putting her book to the side of the chessboard.] You're okay with that color? [Just in case Callie wanted to change anything.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ophiuchus 2013-08-25 09:37 pm UTC (link)
	[She giggles, but kindly.] It's the only color I play. And you'll do just fine, I'm sure! Should you need a refresher on any rules, or advice on tactics, don't be shy. White moves first, so...! [She scoots out a pawn.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lostababyfang 2013-08-25 10:12 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you. I'll ask. I think I remember most of it. [Klara watches as Callie moves her piece and then wonders what she should do herself. She has to move a pawn, but which one? After a minute she moves the one furthest to her left.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ophiuchus 2013-08-25 10:30 pm UTC (link)
	[Calliope has already decided to take it easy on Klara, unless she ends up showing more claw and fang than expected.] [So she opts not to bring her bishop out immediately, moving another pawn instead.] How have you been, dear? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lostababyfang 2013-08-26 08:29 pm UTC (link)
	[Klara takes a moment to put out another pawn, E5.] I've been fine. [As fine as she can be lately.] It's been really...busy, but I stayed out of the way. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ophiuchus 2013-08-26 11:15 pm UTC (link)
	[She frowns, though not at Klara's move.] I should have done the same. [Nudging a piece forward with a casual air, and her voice light despite the insult to herself.] I feel awful for those whom I startled with my appearance. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lostababyfang 2013-08-31 06:02 pm UTC (link)
	[Klara has found that she really does not like it when Callie speaks that way about herself. She reaches to move another pawn forward.] There's nothing wrong with how you look. It's not like you can help it. No one should expect you to hide. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ophiuchus 2013-09-02 02:23 am UTC (link)
	[Glancing up at Klara after making another move, she offers her a weak smile.] You're terribly kind, love, but it's not so much about expectations as personal comfort. I can't help what I look like—you're right about that. Which is why it is all the more painful when people point it out. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lostababyfang 2013-09-02 09:54 pm UTC (link)
	They shouldn't in the first place. It's rude and shows their poor upbringing and lack of manners. [Politeness, even false, is something she learned at an early age. She can't imagine how people could be so blatantly rude. She moves one of her pawns toward one of Callie's. Still enough space that they haven't overtaken each other.] (Reply to this) (Parent)

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