[ and then he's right back to pleasantries, humming a soft and thoughtful noise. ]
A pawn which makes its way across the board after biding their time can so easily turn the tides. [ after all, the promotion of a pawn can decimate the opposing team. and if they're going to try and put him into a position he'd rather not be in, chang geng has no issue with baring his teeth in response - when the time is right, when it's too late for them to do anything. he's not the reckless, impulsive, angry teen anymore.
it's worse when all of that still exists at his core, but he's starting to learn the patience and spitefulness to plan for years. ]
I'll certainly enjoy watching them pat themselves on the back, as if they've done anything that matters. Perhaps you and I can make the best of this situation, Su Jiuqing.
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A pawn which makes its way across the board after biding their time can so easily turn the tides. [ after all, the promotion of a pawn can decimate the opposing team. and if they're going to try and put him into a position he'd rather not be in, chang geng has no issue with baring his teeth in response - when the time is right, when it's too late for them to do anything. he's not the reckless, impulsive, angry teen anymore.
it's worse when all of that still exists at his core, but he's starting to learn the patience and spitefulness to plan for years. ]
I'll certainly enjoy watching them pat themselves on the back, as if they've done anything that matters. Perhaps you and I can make the best of this situation, Su Jiuqing.