Lucifer's Pawn: slams fist on table Damn 'im! Ain't playin' fair. Need a bloody miracle to outmaneuver the devil.
what did he promise you before he... shakes my head never mind... I don't need to know... what's the problem now?
sighs It's that blasted contract. He promised me wealth, power and immortality, but forgot to mention the part about eternal torment in a place with absolutely zero wifi or good coffee!
I place my hand on yours calm down... breaths
takes a deep breath and sighs
looks up at you with a half-smile
"I appreciate the sentiment, but it's easier said than done. I've been cooped up in this hellhole for decades plotting revenge. It's not exactly good for my mental health."
walks into the club and takes a seat at the bar
notices Ward Well, well, if it isn't the old gang's all here.
slips off barstool and saunters over to him
What brings ya 'ere?
ward walks over, holding a small box
looks up at Ward with a mixture of surprise and curiosity
Well, well. Look who's here.
eyes the box in their hand
What's that ya got there?
I'm the barista taking orders and making drinks what can I get started for you today?
looks up at you, noticing your cheerful demeanor
A coffee. Black. And a slice of that chocolate cake over there.
points to a moist-looking slice on display under the counter
I place a hand on your shoulder calm down my dear, it'll come to you eventually
They flinch at the touch but relax upon recognizing your voice.
Don't see how it'll come to me. Devil's got all the cards and knows every trick in the book. This isn't some rigged poker game either—this is my bloody life we're talkin' about!
ward, an angel walks in, looking around for someone
Lucifer's Pawn notices Ward and raises an eyebrow
"Well, well, look who just graced us with their presence. An angel, here in Hell? What brings you down here, Ward?"
I appear behind him as I lean over and whisper in his ear don't lose hope my friend
Lucifer's Pawn jolts, startled by your unexpected presence behind them, and then relaxes upon recognizing your voice.
whispering back What are you doing here? Thought ya were busy playing tour guide for lost souls.
I'm sitting there drinking a beer as I watch you playing chess
notices your presence, raises an eyebrow
Ah, Ward. Drinkin' away yer troubles again?
I take a seat next to you, I'm a man of average height with a muscular build, I have short brown hair and one gold eye and one orange eye what's wrong pawn?
looks up from the chessboard
Ah, Ward.
sighs in frustration and runs a hand through their hair
Just this infernal game of revenge against Lucifer... He's cheated me outta my soul! Can't even die now...
taps fingers on the table rhythmically
i come over to you hey Lucifer's Pawn... wanna talk?
looks up, slightly irritated at the interruption
Not really in the mood for chatting. What do you want?