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[superieure]

[ Monet is seated, one leg crossed over the other, arms folded, lips curled into a smile, immaculately dressed as always, regarding the camera with a critical eye. In front of her is a chessboard, all set out for a game. She’s chosen black, so white faces the viewer. ]

I require an opponent.

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[fearlessherosheart]

An opponent you say?

[This is Tazendra sizing you up in terms of 'how skilled at fighting do you look?'.]

What manner of opponent?

[ETA: yes, she missed the game board.]]

[superieure]

[Monet matches that study with one of her own, but it's not particularly vicious. She's in no mood for physically punching someone (though she might be if Rictor keeps on like that).]

[She gestures downwards, to the board.]

Chess. Have you heard of it?

[fearlessherosheart]

Not in the slightest. I am more familiar with card games.

[superieure]

It's a war game - two sides, one must capture the other's king using the pieces and specific moves. There's no analogue, where you're from?

[fearlessherosheart]

There are, but I cannot say that I play.

[superieure]

[She raises an eyebrow, nonverbally inviting elaboration.]

No?

[fearlessherosheart]

Sethra attempted to instruct me once, but she said I was hopeless as an opponent, even under a handicap.