Sitting at a card table in the garden of the Houses of Healing...

[arathorn]

Now tell me again, Aragorn. Your White Bishop takes my Black Rook, right? Or is this my Knight? *holds up a chess piece*

How do you remember all the different moves?? *pushes his chair back in frustration*

At least I know that the Pawns move only one space...unless they move two at the beginning. You are very patient with me, my son.

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[aragorn_elessar]

*I smile and pick up the black Knight*

The knight is the horse's head, father. And... chess can be a very confusing game. The only thing you need to remember is to protect your King Queen at all costs.

Do you want to try something simpler? Like LOTR Trivia Monolopy?

*I smile again.. happy that my sire seems to be recovering.. at least from his physical injuries*

[arathorn]

Monopoly is too simple! I have no trouble with that game. It's the one where you move your piece around the different squares and climb the ladders or slide down the chutes. So no, let's continue on with the chess.

[aragorn_elessar]

*I nod and move my bishop to within striking distance of my father's queen*

As you wish, sire, but watch out! Here I come.

I mean, I AM the King! I'm supposed to know SOME strategy, or they take away my crown and don't let me live in the big house anymore.

[faramir]

*I wander into the garden, spotting the king and.... ARATHORN!*

Meep!

*I decide to take my medicine. I walk to the King and drop to one knee.. *

Sire, I beg your forgiveness for my idiotic behavior. Trust me I will never be such a horse's ass again. Flog me! Beat me! Make me write bad checks!

*I look up and smile winningly I hope*