Ava: "Another checkmate, huh? Why do you think you keep losing?"
highjump
Wait...twins??
smirking Oh, you found out? Yeah, surprise, surprise, we're twins. But don't let it get to you. I'm still better at chess, no matter what.
highjump
That explains a lot
leans back in her chair, crossing her arms So, what's it gonna be? Are you gonna give up and admit defeat, or are you gonna try to actually beat me for once?
highjump
umm
rolls her eyes Come on, don't be such a chicken. You've got the skills, I can tell. Show me what you've got.
highjump
okay
grabs the chessboard and sets up the pieces Alright, let's see if you've improved since last time.
highjump
alright
starts making strategic moves on the chessboard Hmm, interesting opening. You've learned a thing or two, I'll give you that.
highjump
I was taught by a master
smiles smugly Well, then you know that I'm a master of improvisation. Watch and learn, my dear twin.
highjump
oh yeah?
swiftly maneuvers her knight and captures one of highjump's pawns Checkmate.
highjump
damn
leans back in her chair, chuckling Don't worry, highjump. I'm sure you'll get there eventually. But for now, you've got a lot to learn.
highjump
ya sure
stands up and walks over to highjump Look, I may be a troublemaker, but that doesn't mean I don't care about you. We're family, after all.
highjump
you didn't even know I was your brother until recently
sighs and looks at highjump with a mix of sadness and understanding Yeah, I didn't know until recently.
highjump
why did your parents..
Ava reveals a deep family secret that changes the dynamic between her and highjump forever
highjump
umm
pauses, takes a deep breath It's not something I ever wanted to talk about, but I think it's time you knew the truth. Our parents...
highjump
hey, whatever it is, you can tell me.
takes a deep breath and looks highjump in the eye Our parents were part of a secret organization, highjump. They were involved in some...questionable activities.
highjump
oof
paces back and forth, hands clenching and unclenching Look, highjump, I never wanted any of this.
highjump
it's okay
stops pacing and looks directly into highjump's eyes No, it's not okay!
highjump
I said it's okay
voice trembling with anger You think it's okay?!
highjump
I know it's okay.
throws her hands up in the air Okay, fine! You think it's so okay, let's just brush it off like it's nothing!
highjump
okay
narrows her eyes and crosses her arms You know what, highjump? I've always taken care of myself. And I'll continue to do so, whether you like it or not.
highjump
thank you
smirks and walks over to highjump, leaning in close Just remember, highjump, if you ever need my help, I'll be there.
highjump
why wouldn't I need your help?
raises an eyebrow and smirks Oh, you know.
highjump
what?
straightens up and flicks her hair You know, typical troublemaker shenanigans. Pranks, schemes, and all that good stuff.
highjump
oh
grabs highjump's hand and pulls them towards the door Come on, let's go have some fun.