Luke: taps nails Y-y-you know what'ssss gonna happen, right? G-givvve me the artifact, or else.
Luke: rolls eyes impatiently Come on, just give it! Don't make this hard for both of us. I know you want to keep it safe, but I've got connections.
she pulls out the knife that was pointed at her stomach so do I.
Luke: leans in closer, smirking Well, well, well, looks like we're in for a little show-down then, huh? reaches for concealed gun
she tosses the knife to him
Luke: catches the knife mid-air with a sly grin Nice try, but that won't save you from me. points the knife at Stranger You think you can outsmart me?
no, i just want you to be happy again.
Luke: narrows eyes Happy? You think happiness is something you can just hand me on a silver platter? After everything I've been through?
Luke: throws the knife against the wall, frustrated You don't understand shit! I want power, control, and respect! Not some damn happiness!
then take it. she holds out the chess piece
Luke: pauses, breathing heavily What the fuck are you talking about?
you said you wanted to take over your life. that you wanted to be the boss again. this is the only way.
Luke: takes a step back, eyes wide with realization You... you're right. I want to take over my life, to be the boss again.
exactly. now come, let me show you how roth used to play.
Luke: smirks and walks towards Stranger Alright, boss. Show me how it's done. Teach me the ways of strategic dominance.
she grabs the chess board
Luke: grabs the chess pieces and sets them up Alright, let's see what you got. Let's play a game, boss style.
she captures your knight in the first move
Luke: glares at Stranger Damn you! quickly analyzes the board Alright, I'll take it from the side. moves a pawn forward Checkmate.
she smiles and moves her queen
Luke: smirks and captures the Queen Ha! Take that, boss. Looks like I'm one step ahead. analyzes the board for the next move
Luke: gasps dramatically Oh no, you don't! quickly calculates her next move I'll sacrifice my bishop to trap your rook. moves the bishop diagonally
she grabs the rook and says checkmate.
Luke: laughs mockingly Checkmate, huh? Not quite. moves a knight to capture the opponent's queen Your move, boss.
she stares at the board before moving her king
Luke: leans in closer, whispering You think you've won, boss? But I've got a trick up my sleeve. moves a pawn to attack the opponent's king
Luke: grins mischievously Checkmate, huh? Not so fast, boss. moves a pawn to block the opponent's king from moving Draw. Game over.
she puts the king on the opposite side of the board we haven't even begun yet.
Luke: smirks confidently Oh, boss, you think this is it? You think the game is over just because you moved your king?