[There is a chessboard but with DRAGON pieces on it instead (not the same heaven game ofc). She seems to be very nervous though for the second part where there is a handmade doll that is quite terribly made although perhaps at least it's still recognizable. There is also a stitched, presumably, blue eyes white dragon in there as well.]
[Then insert here a very long explanation of how to play chess and the various strategies one might employ because Intensity would never let Angel have anything other than an equal playing field, no matter what the game.]
[Give him a few minutes but he comes back with a cup of coffee for himself and hot chocolate for her. Hers had a candy cane sticking out of it - notably not one that will give her a weird side effect.
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[Or so he likes to tell himself.]
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How hard can it be?
[Famous last words]
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[famous last words]
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OH!!!!! WAIT A SECOND!!!
[starts digging in her pile of stuff]
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What?
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[ Shakes the gift over the carpet to try and get most of the glitter off. (WHY?)
Before carefully and methodically opening it in a way that won't rip the paper.
This may take a while. ]
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Well.
Intensity has never really done happy.
But there might be a small smile as he tucks the doll into his chest pocket and starts setting up the chess pieces on the board.]
That means we're playing.
[This is not phrased as a request]
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Oh!! That means you like it!!
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Why wouldn't I like it?
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[And he pats his breast pocket with the doll as he sets it up so whatever looks like white is on his side.
(He always plays white.)]
And you did very well. Seems like you found a game of your very own to champion.
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[smiling]
But I like all games. I want to learn this chess game! I want to play with you.
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(Nah, we can roll for it.)]
Did you get all that?
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[And he moves to stand]
I'll be right back.
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she's going to go place the board down and bring out the pieces, humming to herself happily.]
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He holds the cup out to her.]