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Bumblebee · 02-05-2024, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Chelliephone

Having approached quietly, it did give Drake some time to observe the gameplay. Which... he wasn't sure if it was because he didn't really know the rules of the game, or if he just was not a natural strategist - but it all seemed random and like the movements of the pieces didn't make much sense to him. But it was certainly entertaining when they entered each other's spaces and then smashed each other to smithereens. But they led him to wondering... was there a spell to make the pieces revert to their usual state again? Or was chess just the most expensive game to exist because you had to buy a new set every time?

That certainly would have been silly.

When he had broken the silence and Etta looked up at him, Drake returned her smile with a small laugh. "If it's your alter-ego, aren't you technically still winning?" Which would have meant she was good at chess! At the question though of his own skill, the second year's head quickly shook in a no - his hair bouncing from side to side as he did so. "I'm terrible at it. It takes too long and I get bored. Also, why does every piece move differently? This game was made to set us up for failure." In his own opinion.

Which speaking of, had he known how she saw him he would have been tickled! He liked Etta a lot too - felt a kindred spirit with her own shyness that often mirrored his. And of course she was also nice, even if her best friend intimidated him to no end. At least... he thought she and Sloane were best friends!

Etta scrunched her nose and grinned followed by a giggle, ”Touché.” She laughed softly. Though technically both her and her alter-ego would be losing if the game was being played correctly.

The youngling admired Drake’s hair, from the texture to the curl pattern. It was beautiful! ”Make total sense.” She nodded. ”I really only play it to pass time.” And clear her mind. ”It definitely makes you think a bit.” Etta giggled. ”Well, my friend, they are moving differently because I am not playing the game correctly.” A small bashful yet cunning grin. ”I just needed to clear my head. My friend Ezra taught me how to play, but I still have not acquired the skill to win. At least not competitively against an opponent.” She chuckled. ”And I like watching them smash each other.” Etta laughed softly.

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Bumblebee DMLE Puffskein Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Night Court Posts: 1,191 Hogwarts RPG Name: Henrietta J. Han Slytherin Fourth Year Gryffindor	Quote: Originally Posted by Chelliephone Having approached quietly, it did give Drake some time to observe the gameplay. Which... he wasn't sure if it was because he didn't really know the rules of the game, or if he just was not a natural strategist - but it all seemed random and like the movements of the pieces didn't make much sense to him. But it was certainly entertaining when they entered each other's spaces and then smashed each other to smithereens. But they led him to wondering... was there a spell to make the pieces revert to their usual state again? Or was chess just the most expensive game to exist because you had to buy a new set every time? That certainly would have been silly. When he had broken the silence and Etta looked up at him, Drake returned her smile with a small laugh. *"If it's your alter-ego, aren't you technically* still winning?"** Which would have meant she was good at chess! At the question though of his own skill, the second year's head quickly shook in a no - his hair bouncing from side to side as he did so. *"I'm terrible at it. It takes too long and I get bored. Also, why does every piece move differently? This game was made to set us up for failure."* In his own opinion. Which speaking of, had he known how she saw him he would have been tickled! He liked Etta a lot too - felt a kindred spirit with her own shyness that often mirrored his. And of course she was also nice, even if her best friend intimidated him to no end. At least... he thought she and Sloane were best friends! Etta scrunched her nose and grinned followed by a giggle, ”Touché.” She laughed softly. Though technically both her and her alter-ego would be losing if the game was being played correctly. The youngling admired Drake’s hair, from the texture to the curl pattern. It was beautiful! ”Make total sense.” She nodded. ”I really only play it to pass time.” And clear her mind. ”It definitely makes you think a bit.” Etta giggled. ”Well, my friend, they are moving differently because I am not playing the game correctly.” A small bashful yet cunning grin. ”I just needed to clear my head. My friend Ezra taught me how to play, but I still have not acquired the skill to win. At least not competitively against an opponent.” She chuckled. ”And I like watching them smash each other.” Etta laughed softly.