[... Oh, hm. Point values...? Interesting. He's not sure why Dextera is changing it up (he hasn't even caught onto his own somewhat detrimental thinking re: his pieces' movements), but he's willing to roll with Dextera's judgement.
So.
He nods, contemplative.]
... I think I've got it. They're each worth different points, right? I'll do my best. [It's not just about gaining points, then, but also about losing the fewest possible amount of points, right...?]
[ it’s funny, a little, seeing the way that guren and minato have each approached the game. guren had some experience with a shogi background, but his real-world approach to the pieces has been his downfall a few times.
the same is probably going to happen with minato! but dextera is busied enough thinking about all this that he’s forgotten to be sad, and that makes minato the real tactical master here. he was outmaneuvered on the most important playing field of all... the real world.
he nods, and maybe there’s not the competitive gleam in his eye that would suggest he’s 100% fine, but he’s... better. ]
[Funny how that works--though really, all Minato's doing is what he's always done. People aren't simple by any means, but there's always that underlying fact. They like doing what they like to do. They like to share their passions and hobbies with other people. It brightens people, it lights them up and lets them show more of themselves to the world, and that's a beautiful thing.
He's glad, too, that Dextera can do that here and now, even if it means he's going to lose an embarrassing amount of chess pieces and chess matches.
Eventually, he does settle back in his chair after another loss, expression... sincerely impressed.]
Wow. You are really good at this, Dextera-san. I can't think of any strategies that would beat you.
[ dextera immediately shakes his head, a little self-effacing even though he is pretty good at chess. he doesn’t want to gloat... but he also doesn’t want to insult minato by pretending he’s only okay! so he’ll just do this much, and let that be enough for his need to gently downplay his skills. ]
Heh.
[ minato gets a quiet laugh out of him when he slips into another gesture—motioning to the board, to minato, and then he tries to communicate growth with a languid sweep of his hands. they played a few matches, and minato has already improved considerably! ]
[ dextera nods. he’s had more people over at his house just to spend time together than he’s ever even known before, and each one is a treasured guest...!! especially when they play chess with him, but it’s not a necessity to have fun.
all that is a bit complex for his hands, however, and so he makes a beckoning gesture instead, and then broadens it to the room around them. minato is welcome any time. he pointedly touches the pieces, pauses, and then lets his hand rest in his lap in a beat of silence.
they don’t have to play, if minato wants to just chill. ]
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So.
He nods, contemplative.]
... I think I've got it. They're each worth different points, right? I'll do my best. [It's not just about gaining points, then, but also about losing the fewest possible amount of points, right...?]
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the same is probably going to happen with minato! but dextera is busied enough thinking about all this that he’s forgotten to be sad, and that makes minato the real tactical master here. he was outmaneuvered on the most important playing field of all... the real world.
he nods, and maybe there’s not the competitive gleam in his eye that would suggest he’s 100% fine, but he’s... better. ]
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He's glad, too, that Dextera can do that here and now, even if it means he's going to lose an embarrassing amount of chess pieces and chess matches.
Eventually, he does settle back in his chair after another loss, expression... sincerely impressed.]
Wow. You are really good at this, Dextera-san. I can't think of any strategies that would beat you.
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Heh.
[ minato gets a quiet laugh out of him when he slips into another gesture—motioning to the board, to minato, and then he tries to communicate growth with a languid sweep of his hands. they played a few matches, and minato has already improved considerably! ]
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Thanks. I think it's going better too, even though I have a lot of work to do, too.
[Which is fine, because--]
Is it okay if I come by more often to play? I'll only get better with practice, right?
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all that is a bit complex for his hands, however, and so he makes a beckoning gesture instead, and then broadens it to the room around them. minato is welcome any time. he pointedly touches the pieces, pauses, and then lets his hand rest in his lap in a beat of silence.
they don’t have to play, if minato wants to just chill. ]
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I'd like the company too.
[His roommate is currently turned to stone? So. It sounds nice.]
So... thanks, Dextera-san. I appreciate it.