[ Yeah, he's used to that look too. Resignation is practically a symptom of exposure to Lavi.

But to her statement about "just chess", he chuckles softly, shaking his head lightly as he begins setting the pieces in place. ]

If you tried to print a book with every possible strategy and reaction, there would be more pages than atoms in the universe.

Half of your assessment is on tactical thinking.

[ A pause--dramatic? No. Just to yawn loudly and stretch his shoulders. ]

On the other hand we could just watch [ Scifi version of Real Housewives ] Luscious Leith for a few hours and learn from their scheming. Lots of hotties so I'd be game.