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[tabiya]

Type: text
Sender ID: un; curiouser
To: public
Subject: chess.
Warnings: none. its chess


hi. my name is xehanort.

i want to buy or commission a chessboard. a nice one, with heavy pieces. and i'd like some people to play chess with. i know a few different versions, so i can teach people to play others if anyone wants to learn. it would be nice to be able to meet up and play sometimes.

that's all, i think. please ask any questions if you have them, as well. thanks.

Comments

text; un: paridisaea

[empyrean_mirror]

I can probably make one, though I haven't done just woodworking in a while. Is there any particular style you'd like?

If you are still looking for a location to meet, I wouldn't mind hosting at Surasthana Cafe.

[tabiya]

i can draw what some of the pieces from my friend's set back home looked like, if it would help give an idea.

would alhaitham mind?

[empyrean_mirror]

That would work fine! I have a basic idea, but if you wanted anything more specific, don't hesitate to ask.

Oh! You must be the young man who came in before. He'll grumble a little, but I don't think he'll mind more people to play chess with.

[tabiya]

yes, that's me. hi.

okay. give me a minute.

[ and after a little bit of time he sends through a much sketchier rendition of the pieces. ]

obviously i'm not expecting this exactly, but it's the kind of size and shape language i was after.

not here

[indispensable]

[Shooting Kaveh a look here like what do you mean "he won't mind"?? This is him minding right now thank you very much.]

text | un: professor

[lecturer]

A splendid idea, Xehanort!
Do let me know once you've gotten the pieces - I'd be delighted to play with you. It's been quite some time since I've sat down for a spot of chess!

[tabiya]

i'm going to make a wild guess and assume this is professor albright?

i'd like that. you'd be a fun opponent.

[lecturer]

An excellent deduction, my good man! Apologies for not saying so - I'm still getting used to this shellphone business and all the ettiquette that comes with it...

At any rate, I agree! I've the feeling you'll keep me on my toes.
It sounds invigorating, indeed. Perhaps you will show me the style you're most familiar with, or some of the others, and we can compare and contrast, yes? A learning experience and a rousing game of strategy, all in one.

[tabiya]

it's alright, you're pretty easy to identify.

i'd say chess is one of my strong points. the standard rules seem to be standard everywhere, which is interesting. my favourite is a variant called alba & ater. it's tied in with some legends from home. the structure makes it difficult to teach, but you'd probably pick it up quickly.

text | un: astudyinviolet

[astudyinviolet]

[ It has been awhile since he last played chess. He and John often played to the point of keeping a chessboard between their chairs in front of the fire. ]

I have not obtained a chessboard during my time here, but I play chess. When Mr. Kaveh finishes your board, perhaps we could play a match or two.

[tabiya]

[ chess really do be the sport of uhhh. tips wrist. ]

that would be good. can i ask who it is i'm speaking to?

[astudyinviolet]

My name is Sherlock Holmes.

[ No relation to detective mice that might live under 221B Baker Street. That he knows of. ]

[tabiya]

[ that would be a Choice for a kh world. ]

okay, sherlock. i'm interested to play against new opponents. have you played for a long time?

text; un: sunsetking

[sunsetking]

I'll play you whenever you get a board.

[It's not often he gets a chance to play chess with other people. Even adults he played against in the past didn't give him much of a challenge. He's intrigued enough to see how well this guy can play.]

[tabiya]

this really is becoming a club. not that it's a bad thing.

[sunsetking]

just don't have it end up becoming a party or something.

Text, UN: 🖕 nunya🖕

[telepathicignorance]

Can't make a board but I wouldn't mind playing.

[tabiya]

okay, thanks. i think the cafe is where we're going to meet, eventually.

[telepathicignorance]

Got it. Text me when you have a schedule.

un: octoblot

[octoblot]

Since it looks like someone has already taken up the mantle for building a chessboard for you, allow me to extend the offer to play a match with you anytime you'd like! It's one of my favorite games to pass the time.

[tabiya]

i'm surprised there's so many people who play, considering how different everyone's worlds are.

thanks for the offer. it looks like we might have a club forming, so maybe there will be meeting times? i don't really know how this works.

[octoblot]

Oh, I could help you with organizing that, if you do decide to get a club formed? I'm part of the Board Games club back home, so I'm used to this sort of thing.

[hence why he also knows how to play chess]

text; un: deepstar

[deepstar]

I see you already have plenty of people to play against. That being said, I'd make myself available if you want to play.

[tabiya]

the more options the better. i wasn't expecting this high of a response rate.

[deepstar]

I'm pretty surprised too. Now I want to know if these people are interested in other kinds of strategy games.