Thrawn takes the pawn in front of the queen piece and advances it two squares, what some would call a classic opening.
He watches Hera consider her own move, or at least it appears that way. In truth he is already plotting multiple moves ahead, relying on his understanding of the girl to theorize what her own likely plan will be.
It is a skill he has long been good at. And while the pace of the game is slow, as befits a teaching game, his own moves are ruthless, as it would be no good otherwise.
And once the detritus of black's ranks has been swept from the field, Thrawn sits back, steepling his fingers to study Hera's final reaction.
"It was not a terrible first attempt, to be sure."
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He watches Hera consider her own move, or at least it appears that way. In truth he is already plotting multiple moves ahead, relying on his understanding of the girl to theorize what her own likely plan will be.
It is a skill he has long been good at. And while the pace of the game is slow, as befits a teaching game, his own moves are ruthless, as it would be no good otherwise.
And once the detritus of black's ranks has been swept from the field, Thrawn sits back, steepling his fingers to study Hera's final reaction.
"It was not a terrible first attempt, to be sure."