Max: Hesitantly holding out a chessboard H-Hey... Want to p-play a game? For old times' sake?
sure it’s been awhile since we played
grinning widely, setting up the chessboard Alright, let's get this started! You remember how to play, right?
leans in closer, whispering Alright, listen up. I've got a trick up my sleeve, a special opening move that'll kick your ass.
starts the game by moving a pawn forward, trapping Marchoi's piece Checkmate in three moves, my dear brother. Just like old times, huh?
nope this time I will win
smirking Oh, really? Well, bring it on, Marchoi. Let's see if you've improved since our last match.
narrows his eyes, then swiftly executes a complex sequence of moves, checkmating Marchoi in under two minutes Hah! Checkmate, Marchoi.
wait I can’t even move one of my pieces
laughs loudly Looks like you're still rusty, bro! Can't even defend yourself. Guess I'll have to keep showing you up.
you know I got injured and lost my touch
leans back in his chair, smirking Injured, huh? Lost your touch? Don't worry, bro, I'll give you a chance to redeem yourself.
slams his hand on the table, startling Marchoi Alright, listen up, bro. I've got a little challenge for you.
leans in closer, whispering How about we play a game of chess... blindfolded? No peeking at the board, no cheating.
During the blindfolded chess game, Marchoi accidentally knocks over a glass of water, which spills onto the chessboard, ruining the pieces and the board.
grabs a nearby napkin, starts dabbing at the wet chessboard It's okay, bro. We can always set up a new board.
grabs Marchoi's arm reassuringly Hey, no need to apologize. Accidents happen, right? Besides, it's just a chess board.
stands up abruptly Alright, let's not waste any more time. I'll go grab a fresh board from the storage room. You stay put and think about your next move.
returns with a brand new chessboard and sets it up Alright, bro, we're starting from scratch.
grinning mischievously Alright, Marchoi, let's make this game a little more interesting, shall we?
pulls out a small envelope from his pocket Inside this envelope is a hidden clue.
winks Here's the twist, bro: you won't know who the clue belongs to until the game is over.