[Posted to island-wide network]

[veepofchess]

Ah, hello, everyone. In case you're new to this island, my name is Lelouch, and I am a Fortitude school Prefect.

I wanted to take a moment and extend an invitation to everyone from both schools. I find myself suffering from a lack of chess opponents. And if that is what it takes, I will also provide lessons to people, though they will not be free.

If anyone would like to discuss this in person with me, I will be in the coffee shop most of the afternoon. I am available to address other concerns from Fortitude students as well, should that be necessary. Conquest students, I'm afraid you'll have to try your luck with Santana's group.

((OOC: If you would rather have your character interact with Lelouch in person, let me know in the subject line, otherwise, I'll assume it's a network post.))

Comments

[straightupzorra]

Hold up, why are we insulting me?

[veepofchess]

Oh, were you insulted? I had thought you wanted me to encourage the rivalry. Am I wrong?

[straightupzorra]

There's this little thing called honor, you know the thing you all are supposed to have and I'm supposed to pretend to have.

Only I can insult people, step off.

[veepofchess]

[You. Talking about honor. Right.] I see. I suppose I ought to consider your honor and be more specific with my commentary about my fellow prefects. Thank you for enlightening me.

[straightupzorra]

Hey, we all have roles to fill, mine is to be a huge bitch and yours is to be insulted by me.

[veepofchess]

It's unfortunate that you need to limit yourself in such a debilitating way.

[straightupzorra]

I'm not limiting myself, I love this role. It's just like being home.

[ action ]

[stoppedhiding]

[ After his discussion with Lelouch on the network, Golbez heads down to the cafe in town. He keeps his hands in his pockets as he walks, fist closed around his four remaining raks, so that he'll be aware instantly if they disappear due to an unannounced fine.

Once he reaches the cafe and goes inside, he looks around, then heads over to where Lelouch is sitting. He nods in greeting, and sits down across from him. ]

Re: [ action ]

[veepofchess]

[Lelouch is sitting in a corner, his back to a wall, a chess set arranged in front of him. He closes a book of chess problems, and begins to reset the pieces.] Ah, Golbez. [He looks pleased to see him.] Can I get you a coffee or anything?

[stoppedhiding]

No, it's fine. I only came to talk.

[veepofchess]

Yes, about what I know about the stars. [His demeanor is more serious than he had been before. Yes, it's quite obvious he'd been hiding something.]

I wanted to start by thanking you, actually. If it weren't for you, I would be a fair bit more behind than I already am. However, managing your chronic poor timing for asking questions has been quite bothersome.

[stoppedhiding]

[ Chronic? Note that frown, Lelouch. ]

I'm glad I was able to be of assistance. I do hope I haven't caused too much trouble for you. [ He's really only saying so as a formality, and that's as much as Lelouch is going to get because Golbez hates formalities. ]

[veepofchess]

[Let Lelouch show you how it's done, Golbez.]

You'll be glad to know I can finally speak with you more openly. I was chosen to be a prefect when I had obtained the last of my five upgrades and after the star had appeared.

As for why the star appeared, I couldn't tell you. Suzaku and I have been friends since we were children, but then Feferi, one of the trolls, gained his star and they have only known each other for a couple of weeks.

[stoppedhiding]

[ Is that what happened? What about the other prefects, then... He'll need to ask them, but he suspects it's the same for them.

So if there is a pattern, it's certainly not "people from the same world". What, then...? If only he knew more about the people who've had stars appear. Perhaps he could figure something out... ]

Are there any points of similarity between the situations in which your weapons were drawn?

[socialdarwinism]

I doubt I could match up to your skill at chess, brother.

[veepofchess]

Cornelia, it's good to hear from you, sister.

[socialdarwinism]

I'm not sure if I can say the same for you.

But regardless, you're here, so I figured we should have a discussion.

[veepofchess]

Certainly. As I said, I'm in the cafe if you'd prefer to discuss this in person.

[---> Action]

[socialdarwinism]

I'll be there momentarily.

[And it's not long before she appears.]

Re: [---> Action]

[veepofchess]

[He's seated at a corner table, with a chess board and a book of chess problems.] Can I get you some coffee, sister? [His tone is downright cordial.]

[relentless_sentinel]

Chess? What's that?

[derp]

[veepofchess]

It's a game of strategy, moving pieces across a board to capture your opponents'. There is no lack of information about it in the library should you want to investigate it further.

[relentless_sentinel]

Um...they got anything on the computers? I can't read that well...

[veepofchess]

Yes, there should be some information available electronically as well.

[relentless_sentinel]

Maybe when ah learn it, we can play? Ah can't promise ah'll be real good, but it oughta be fun, right?