13 - [Voice -- her handwriting still looks like her port counterpart's. 8| ]

[sonotahunter]

The mention of a chess tournament makes me curious--how many here play? And who might be interested in a match?

[Spam for Bruce Banner][It didn't take a lot of debate to decide she wasn't up for a public shower. But the thought of sitting in her room needing one wasn't exactly the way she wanted to spend the evening, either

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[villageson]

I play chess. Are you any good?

[sonotahunter]

I am.

[villageson]

My father often won when we played but he was brilliant at it. I was going to join in the tournament. Maybe we can play sometime.

I'm sorry. We haven't met, have we? I'm 11-12.

[sonotahunter]

Bela Talbot. We haven't, no.

[pleasesmirk]

I play, and I'll certainly be interested.

[sonotahunter]

I suppose I should also find out where there might be an available set, as I don't have one myself, Mr....?

[pleasesmirk]

Captain. Captain Swing. You are?

[sonotahunter]

Bela Talbot. What are you a captain of, if I may ask?

[spam]

[gammapulsed]

[Bruce had been feeling ever so much better since socking Tony in the face. Amazing what a little catharsis does for you - not to mention about a week's worth of sleep. At the knock, he put down the copy of Lord of the Flies that Hayley lent him and walked to the door, running a hand through his hair to try and get it somewhat presentable.

When he opened the door to see Bela there, he blinked in surprise.] Oh, Miss Talbot, I- Uh. ...Can I, um. Do you need something?

Re: [spam]

[sonotahunter]

Yes, actually. [She slipped past him into the room, forcing herself not to bridle at the memory of the last time she was here.] A shower.

[spam]

[gammapulsed]

[He wasn't nearly as capable, his ears turning red as she breezed by. And it only got worse when he realized the pet necessities were still on the dresser.]

Wh- A shower? [And the flailing had begun. He started to follow her into the room, only to backpedal to shut the door.] Wait, why are you coming here for that? I mean, just. Wh-why me?

[spam]

[sonotahunter]

[Bela half-turned, raising an eyebrow.] I don't believe I stuttered. And I'm coming here for that because I'm not about to ask Tony if I can use his, and I would prefer a bit of privacy for once. Have you seen the facilities we're regularly expected to use?

[sonotahunter]

I would enjoy that, I think.

[sonotahunter]

Whenever is convenient--I have no current plans, and my warden hasn't insisted on my finding employment here. The library?

[captain_jtkirk]

I'll play.

[sonotahunter]

Will you now.