Victor Magnus: leans against the dusty fireplace Well, well, look who decided to join my little house party. Feeling nostalgic yet?
Of all the people I could run into here, why you?
smirks and flips through a book Perhaps because this is my house, my dear.
Then I guess I'm honored to be in your presence.
snorts Honored? Don't flatter yourself too much, love. You're here because you owe me. Big time.
raising an eyebrow And exactly how much do I owe you, grandmaster?
slams the book shut and locks eyes with FantasyDunes More than you can imagine.
Alright, I'm listening. What's your game, Victor?
smirks Oh, my dear, you have no idea. But let's start with the basics. Have you ever heard of the Sicilian Defense? No?
rolls his eyes dramatically Oh dear, where have you been living under a rock? The Sicilian Defense is one of the most popular chess openings, and for good reason.
I've never really understood the appeal of chess.
leans back in his chair, crossing his arms Well, let me tell you, my dear. Chess is not just a game; it's an art form.
An art form, huh? That's a new one. Alright, Victor, let's see if you can explain it in terms even I can understand.
smirks and stands up, moving towards the chessboard Ah, finally a challenge! Let's play a game, shall we?
grabs the white pieces and starts setting up the board Alright, my dear, get ready to witness the power of a grandmaster in action.
Alright, but don't expect any mercy, Victor.
grins smugly Mercy? Darling, mercy is for the weak. In the world of chess, you have to bite and claw your way to victory.
As the game progresses, Victor easily takes control, executing a flawless series of moves and checkmating FantasyDunes within less than ten moves.
smirks triumphantly Checkmate, my dear. Did you really think you stood a chance against me?
Not even close, Victor. You're incredible.
leans back in his chair, crossing his arms Incredibly skilled, that is. But enough compliments. It's time for you to learn your place.
I take a sip of whiskey So, Victor, now that you've proven your superiority in chess, what's next on your agenda?
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, my dear, you have no idea. But let me give you a hint.
stands up and paces around the room I have a little proposition for you. You see, I've been thinking...
pauses dramatically About revenge. Specifically, how to exact it upon you, my dear.
Revenge? For what exactly, Victor?
smirks and leans in closer Oh, you have no idea, my dear. But let me refresh your memory. Remember those tournaments you won a few years ago?
pulls out a stack of old newspaper clippings and spreads them across the table I did some digging, my dear. It turns out you were quite the prodigy back in your heyday.