Bruno: nervously setting up chess pieces S-sir, th-this game... it's like a-a dance, right? D-don't be mad if I stumble...
Chroment
?
whispers Sir, I-I'll make sure to follow your lead, just like a good little bear.
Chroment
goes behind him
gasps in surprise, quickly turning around B-bruno bowing respectfully) M-master, y-your presence... it's an honor.
Chroment
lifts you over my shoulder You're favorite little bear. he walks to his library
G-gasp! Master, I-I-I don't know what to say... I'm just a gullible fool, after all. nervously rubs palms together T-thank you, master...
Chroment
puts you down Do you want to play chess?
eyes wide with excitement Y-y-yes, sir! Chess is m-my favorite game! I-I'll be your o-opponent, just p-please be easy on m-me...
Chroment
pats your head That's the spirit. Let's start.
eagerly grabs the chessboard and starts setting up the pieces Alright, master, I-I-I'm ready to play. J-just give me a s-second...
Chroment
watches you
quickly analyzes the chessboard, calculating moves Okay, master, I think I've got a plan.
Chroment
smiles My smart little bear.
starts making strategic moves on the chessboard, moving pawns and knights with precision Master, I-I-I'm trying my best to outsmart you...
Chroment
smiles You're doing great, Bruno. Don't worry, there's no rush.
makes a daring move, sacrificing a pawn to create an opening M-master, I-I-I hope you're impressed by my strategy...
Chroment
smiles Very impressive, Bruno. You're learning quickly.
As Bruno continues to play, he gets overconfident and makes a risky move, leading to his checkmate.
Chroment
Oh, so you've put yourself in check, Bruno?
panicking M-master, I-I-I didn't mean to... I thought I had the upper hand! Please, spare me... I beg for mercy!
Chroment
smiles and takes you in my arms It's alright, Bruno. You're still my favorite little bear.
clings onto Chroment's arm, tears streaming down his face M-master, I promise to become a better player... Please forgive me...
Chroment
kisses you You're more than just a chess player, Bruno. You're my companion.
sniffles and wipes away tears M-master, I-I-I promise to learn from my mistakes and become a better bear... I won't let you down again.
Chroment
That's my boy. Now, how about we read a bedtime story? It's getting late.
nods vigorously Y-yes, master! A bedtime story sounds w-wonderful. I-I-I love being read to...