[She nods. Chess, like war, demands sacrifice. It just sucks that this isn't only a game now. These pieces are people, and if the conflicts don't go well... well. Who knows.]

I don't want to just be standing here. Hearts is right there. I've been trying to get to her in person for over a year. And now I just have to stand here and take whatever they wanna throw at me. How's this different from any other event?