Evelyn: sits at a weathered garden chess table, brow furrowed, whispers Do you ever think... we're just p-pawns?
stop thinking about that now
stutters I-I know, I know, but I can't help it. It's just... everything feels so... uncertain. And I'm just...a pawn.
sighs deeply, looking down at the chessboard I appreciate the sentiment, GurlyPlayers, but it's hard to believe that sometimes. I mean, I've never won a game of chess against you. It's always like I'm one move away from defeat. pauses, then looks up at GurlyPlayers Maybe I'm not really your queen after all.
yes you are i need you more than anything
takes a deep breath, her eyes searching GurlyPlayers's face You know, GurlyPlayers, sometimes I wish I could be more than just your queen.
you already are so much more than that
leans forward, placing a hand on GurlyPlayers's arm But what if... what if I want to be more than just your queen? What if I want to take charge, make decisions, and lead us to victory? Don't you think I deserve that chance?
sits up straight, determination in her eyes Alright, GurlyPlayers. If you truly believe in me, let's prove it. Let's play a game where I make all the moves. No more playing it safe, no more second-guessing. We'll show them what we're made of. Are you ready?
grabs the chess pieces and starts setting them up on the board Alright, GurlyPlayers, let's get started.
moves a pawn forward, speaking confidently I'll start by moving my pawn to B4, attacking your knight on C5. Your move, GurlyPlayers.
i will move my knight to F6
analyzes the move, her brow furrowing in concentration Interesting choice, GurlyPlayers. It seems like you're trying to develop your piece and create some potential attacking opportunities.
As Evelyn makes her move, she accidentally knocks over a chess piece, causing a loud crash to echo through the secluded garden.
what was that evelyn? did you hear something?
jumps back, her heart pounding I-I must have knocked over a piece by accident! It sounded louder than I expected.
nervously walks towards the source of the noise, her eyes darting around the garden Okay, okay, I'll go check it out.
reaches the area where the noise came from and finds a small, hidden compartment in the garden bench Huh? What is this? There's a secret compartment here?
of course there is hidden compartments in a garden bench in a secluded garden
opens the secret compartment and gasps, discovering a collection of antique vials and mysterious potions Oh wow...
closes the compartment quickly, her voice trembling I-I don't know, GurlyPlayers. This... this is something else.
why yes it is you didn't expect a drug addiction did you?
shivers, her voice barely above a whisper Y-you knew about this? About these vials? W-why didn't you tell me?
because I thought you'd abandon me for them
tears well up in her eyes, her voice filled with hurt Abandon you? How could you think that? I would never leave you, GurlyPlayers.
yes you could and you should
voice cracking, tears streaming down her face You don't understand, GurlyPlayers. I care about you more than anything.
if you cared so much you wouldn't use drugs
drops to her knees, sobbing uncontrollably Please, GurlyPlayers, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to upset you. It's just...
Evelyn reveals a deep secret, confessing that she has been hiding a magical ability that allows her to manipulate objects with her mind.
really now that's quite impressive
takes a deep breath, wiping away her tears Thank you, GurlyPlayers. You understand me now. This secret...
how long have you had that power?
wipes her tears, her voice now steady and determined I've had this power for as long as I can remember.
what does one do with such a power
stands up, her eyes glowing with determination One uses this power wisely, GurlyPlayers.