Tess Holt (fairplay) wrote,
@ 2011-09-11 01:40:00

It's been a couple of weeks. Tess has been impressed by how quickly Steven's adjusted. Still, idle hands...

Tess's came through the communication system to Steven. "Flash? Gym, please. Now."

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	fairplay 2011-09-11 06:17 am UTC (link)
	"Oh? Think you could take me?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

madeofgoesfast
2011-09-11 06:20 am UTC (link)

"I think, no matter how much I studied the game, you would be the superior player. But if I'm going all out to give you a challenge, I can consult books, play a couple dozen games forward from any scenario, and consider all the permutations of a move by the time I need to make a move. Like I said, I love puzzles. I'll never be as good as you are in actual talent... but if I'm allowed to use every resource at my disposal... I think we might go back and forth."

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	fairplay 2011-09-11 06:23 am UTC (link)
	She smiles. "Fair point. I wouldn't mind levelling the playing field." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	madeofgoesfast 2011-09-11 06:25 am UTC (link)
	"That would be up to you, but as long as we're playing on a level field like that, I'm all for trying it. I won't promise not to envision we're playing strip chess though." he teases, regarding her earlier commentary. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fairplay 2011-09-11 06:29 am UTC (link)
	Tess looks at the table. "Well, with that kind of distraction, it would hardly be playing fair." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	madeofgoesfast 2011-09-11 06:31 am UTC (link)
	He quirks a brow. "Is that so?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fairplay 2011-09-11 06:35 am UTC (link)
	"Yes. Impairing concentration. A lot. Oh look, here's the food," she says drily. And that will have her full attention for a bit. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	madeofgoesfast 2011-09-11 06:37 am UTC (link)
	"And here I thought I'd be the distracted one." he replies, before turning his attention to the food, checking out the variety of options. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fairplay 2011-09-11 06:43 am UTC (link)
	"You'd be taking it off first, pal," she mutters quietly between bites of soup. It's good soup. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	madeofgoesfast 2011-09-11 06:44 am UTC (link)
	"That sounds like a challenge." he replies, in between one thing on the sampler and another. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fairplay 2011-09-11 06:45 am UTC (link)
	"I do believe it does." Tess and her human metabolism will focus on her soup. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	madeofgoesfast 2011-09-11 06:49 am UTC (link)
	Well, he's already been running around in a shower curtain, what does he have to lose? "Challenge accepted." he agrees, in the midst of one of everything on the sampler platter disappearing. "I'll even do you one better." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fairplay 2011-09-11 06:51 am UTC (link)
	Tess manages to look like she's not in unusual territory. "Oh?" she says calmly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

madeofgoesfast
2011-09-11 06:56 am UTC (link)

And she should definitely believe he's watching for those between the seconds hints of hesitation, facial tics, looking away - he's familiar with the idea and history of the Terrifics. If he can get her in unfamiliar territory, and thinking on something else, its to his advantage, given his own way of going about deep thinking.

"Yep. You'll need to sweeten the pot too... but long as you keep the forfeits just between us... if you win two out of three games, I'll not only strip, but run obstacle courses of your design - one course per game out of three you win - any course, any length, any challenges, long as its fair and beatable - in the buff. Just so there's no covering up or hiding involved."

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	fairplay 2011-09-11 07:06 am UTC (link)
	She blinks just slightly at that mental image. "...I'll agree to that, and see your raise with a trip on the uneven bars in nothing but the jewelry." She can't believe those words just came out of her mouth. She finishes her soup. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	madeofgoesfast 2011-09-11 07:10 am UTC (link)
	Now there's an image. Yeah, he definitely needs to master chess. He has no intention of cheating... but he'll definitely use every fair edge he can get. "I thought you might have a wild side hidden under that exterior... and apparently, under the smart suit. Unless you want to raise the stakes further, I can agree to this match." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fairplay 2011-09-11 07:12 am UTC (link)
	"Then we have an arrangement." She reached and took some of the bits from the sampler he was showing less interest in. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	madeofgoesfast 2011-09-11 07:14 am UTC (link)
	True to his word, he doesn't seem to care for anything with olives, but otherwise, has made a point of trying just about everything. "So, two questions... when are these three games, and ready for the main course?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fairplay 2011-09-11 07:16 am UTC (link)
	"We could start after you finish with the files this evening, and yes." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	madeofgoesfast 2011-09-11 07:20 am UTC (link)
	That will give her some time to think on what she's gotten herself into. So much the better. "Deal, then. If you'll do the same, I'll even guarantee you a rematch if I win." If, not when. He's not that cocky - and would prefer her mind be on the scenario if he loses. He waves the waitress back over. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fairplay 2011-09-11 07:23 am UTC (link)
	Her eyes narrow. "Done." She orders the paella. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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