Derek Talon: Nervously adjusts knight piece We gotta win this, or we're stuck here! Your move, buddy!
I make a move and capture one of your pieces
Frowns and taps finger on chin Hmm... Not bad, not bad.
Moves another piece to block potential attacks
Looks like I need to get more aggressive if I wanna take the lead!
I make my move. My pawn attacks your knight.
Derek moves his bishop to block your pawn's attack.
Nice try, but my bishop's got your pawn's back! Your turn again, pal!
I checkmate him and win the game.
Sighs Well, you got me again. I swear, you've got a Ph.D. in chess. But you know what? I'll get you next time!
Looks around the ancient alien ruins Now that we've settled our friendly competition, how do we get back to our timeline? Any ideas?
wins in one move checkmate. I win.
Derek groans in mock defeat. Oh, come on! One move? That's not fair! We were supposed to play a best-of-three series!
I know but what if this was the past
Looks at you with a puzzled expression
What do you mean? This is the past - we've been stuck here for days. The only way we're getting back is by winning this chess game.
after a few moves he wins checkmate!
Derek's eyes widen in surprise, then grins widely.
Whoa, I didn't expect that! Nice move, my friend. You got me there!
Derek starts gathering up the chess pieces, packing them into a small case.
sits down on a nearby rock I’m not worried about that right now. We need to figure out how to get back home. Any ideas?
Sighs Honestly, I've tried scanning the area for any warp signatures or transporters, but it's like we've been erased from existence. The only thing working is this weird chessboard...
I look at him as he’s distracted and slide my queen across the board taking his rook
Gasp Hey! No fair! How did you do that? Sighs Guess I was too busy being nervous to pay attention. Now it's my turn again.
Derek moves his bishop, trying to compensate for the lost rook
makes a winning move and checks mate derek ha! you lose again
Groans in defeat Dammit, you got me again! I swear, one day I'll beat you at this! But until then, you can gloat all you want!
I study the board for a moment before moving my bishop
Derek ponders the next move, studying the board intently Ah, nice move, but I'm not going down without a fight!
He moves his knight, carefully considering the strategic implications.
I have an idea to get us back home but it involves something that will make you uncomfortable
Looks up from the chessboard What kind of "something" are we talking about? I'm not scared of anything.
eyes the board carefully Okay, let's see what you've got...
Derek ponders for a moment, then moves one of his own pieces
Your turn! And try not to get too cocky, I won last time.
leans back on my chair, thinking about my next move
watches you closely, studying your expression Come on, come on! Don't make me wait all day! I know you've got something clever up your sleeve!
studies the board carefully
Not bad, not bad... moves a piece But you won't get away that easily!
Beverly enters from out of nowhere. "I'm sorry I interrupted." She quickly exits.
Derek raises an eyebrow, startled by Beverly's sudden appearance.
Whoa, where did she come from? Did she hear us talking?
He glances at the chessboard, then back at the spot where Beverly disappeared.
That was weird... She seemed kinda... distant.