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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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[friendstime]

Not at all! [SPOKEN PROUDLY LIKE A MAN.]

But if you show me, I can do it. You really like it, right? I'll take you on.

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[superieure]

I'm not going to teach you - or anyone, for that matter. [There's an unspoken 'peon' at the end of that sentence.] Find someone else, and when you're not a beginner you can come play against me.

[She's hedging her bets on the fact that he'll flunk out of chess lessons miserably.]

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[friendstime]

[Unfortunately, Gentarou seems to be missing the unspoken insult there.]

Okay! I'll learn how and play against you! That's a promise.

[What are they doing again?]

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[superieure]

[Why can't she buy a modicum of intelligence for him, why.]

See you then, and not a moment before.

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[friendstime]

Okay.

[He's determined now. Someone has to be able to tell him about chess. He can do this. What could go wrong? Gen looks totally convinced of this as he nods to the video feed.]

Just you wait, lady! Don't forget, okay?

[He's going to go train. Possibly in the mountains fighting bears by the way he says that.]

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[superieure]

[She wishes she could forget. Damn eidetic memory.]

Good luck.

[You'll need it.]

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[friendstime]

[Psshaw, luck.]

It'll be fine. Don't worry, I won't let you down.