Private: Twins, Spy... Oh my!

[Purize]

*I look down at the paper and nod.* Sure, I'll give it a try. Who's X and who's O?

 

[Zotohxan]

Well, X's go first, so why don't you be them? Just so you can get the hang of the game. *I smile, hoping that she gets some 'beginner's luck' so that maybe she wouldn't feel so bad when I beat her... I mean, I was trained in this sort of strategic and tactical stuff by spies like Gracier; there's no way she could beat me without that luck.*


((Heh.))

 

[Purize]

*I narrow my eyes at the board. My objective was to get three X's in a row. There are 8 possible ways to do this with the hashtag shape. Nine squares. My highest probability of success would start off by picking a corner. After scrutinizing the board for several seconds and planning out each route of movement and it's possible reaction, I place an X in the top left hand corner.*

 

[Zotohxan]

*I can't help but smile and silently laugh to myself about the obvious scrutiny of the makeshift game board before us. She seems to be taking this seriously- so maybe beginner's luck isn't too far fetched and ideas for her. I, on the other hand, grin slightly to myself at the fact I don't even have to think. Tic-Tac-Toe was actually one of the games I was trained on. Since Nolan and I were so young at the time, they figured a game would be easiest. Its for that reason I don't immediately go for the win, but instead work on blocking Yuki-chan. I place my first O in the very center square.*

 

[Purize]

*I raise an eyebrow at her obnoxious O in the center and chuckle. Then, I place an X in the bottom right-hand corner, so the board now reads X O X diagonally. I narrow my eyes at her, my face almost impassive as I start to feel strangely competitive. I've been raised on the principle that mistakes often meant you lost, and when you lose... you either die, or end up wishing that you would die. I shiver a little and then await her next move.*

 

[Zotohxan]

*I chuckle at the board thus far.

X__


_O_


__X
​

I then think about it for only a moment, a split second of hesitation, and place my next O in the middle right spot, so that the board now appears:

X__


_OO


__X
​

I smile to myself, proud that I've decided to put aside my competitive edge to let Yuki-chan win. I realize that Nolan and I will be telling her the truth anyway, but for some reason I kinda don't want her to start suspecting, yet... Placing the first O in the center space was my original move when I was a child, as I thought that the center was invincible... I'd since learned, the hard way(with Yori-sama), that taking center right off is one of the worst things you can do. Start from the sides and work your way in; just like you'd do on the battle field. You don't want to rush into the center of all the action, in the line of fire from both sides, you want to ease your way in from out.


Though, I couldn't help myself at the thought you Yuki-chan winning... I hope it'll make her happy, especially after how upset she'd been with Nolan and I, earlier..*

 

[Purize]

*I narrow my eyes as I think for a moment. This game was probably going to end in a scratch now... even so, I put my X to the left of Nari's center O, making the board read:


X__


XOO


__X

 

[Zotohxan]

*I smile to myself, seeing the board set up for my friend's win. However, I mask it quickly and place my next O in the bottom, center spot. So then the board reads:


X__


XOO


_OX

 

[Purize]

*As she puts her O in an unsuspected spot I stop and glare in confusion at the board. Surely Nari knew she could have blocked me.... I stiffen slightly as I realize that she was going easy on me. I raise an eyebrow. Oh no you don't. I'll win, but not so easily. You've got to fight too, Nari. You can't just let your opponents best you...


I place my next X in the top center box and look at Nari with an unreadable blank expression. Only a hint of knowing on my face.*


XX_


XOO


_OX


*I knew I just trapped her, and no matter where she put her next circle, I would still win... but that wasn't the point of this. The point was to teach her the first lesson in fighting. Perhaps I was taking this child's game too seriously, but in my world, everything was a strategy game that you had to take seriously, even if you do have some fun on the side.*

 

[Zotohxan]

*I let out a silent huff of disbelief at Yuki-chan's move. There's no doubt she did that on purpose, though I don't really know why. However, I just give her a small smile and decide to treat it as though she'd just made a mistake.* Oh, sorry.. I probably didn't explain this right.. *I point at the board, the bottom left spot where she could've won previously.* If you'd have put your X there's, you already would have won. *I smile* You didn't have to block me, because then the game would have been over since you had see in a row. *I tilt my head to the side a bit as I smile to my friend* See?

 

[Purize]

*I lean back and cross my arms, listening to her explanation patiently, but knowingly.* Yes, I know Nic-chan. *I gesture to the board.* But you did the same thing. You could have blocked me, leading the game to be a scratch... but you didn't block me. You were going to let me win. *I frown a little.* So now look, you're trapped now.

 

[Zotohxan]

*I let out a soft sigh as i lower my head, ashamed to have been caught.* Im sorry, Yuki-chan... I just... *I sigh again, reaching up to scratch the back of my neck nervously,* I wanted you to win... It's a fun game, but it's your first time playing, so I wanted you to enjoy the win..

 

[Purize]

*I sigh too, letting my expression soften. I let out a chuckle and smirk.* You don't need to go easy on my Nic-chan. I promise I'm tougher than I look! *Internally I laughed at myself. I must look incredibly weak to outsiders... especially now with my illness. How could anyone take a girl who says she's tough seriously when she's falling over asleep all of the time. I look back down at the board and very quietly mumble.* Checkmate. *It... was sort of an inside joke...*

 

[Zotohxan]

*I half smile and nod, though I don't quite understand her chess reference in regards to this game...* Alright, well.. *I shrug, then place my last O in the upper right corner, leaving g the bottom left wide open for Yuki-chan's win.*

 

[Purize]

*I out down an X half halfheartedly before looking out the window. Why did I have to act so childish? Getting all worked up like I did over a simple game... How could someone like me, a killer, act so childish? The thought made me smile bitterly and I glanced at our agitated teacher, faintly wondering again why she was twitchy today.*

 

[Zotohxan]

*The teacher looks through her computer with an aggravated expression, scattered huffs and puffs coming from her lips of annoyance as she ignores anything and everything her class is doing.*


*I let out a soft sigh and slouch down in my seat, staring up at the clock and silently counting down the seconds until class would be over. 964 seconds to go...*

 

[Purize]

*I stick out my tongue randomly and stare off in the distance, my thoughts drifting to other things...*

 

[Zotohxan]

((End of class? x3))

 

[Purize]

((Sure :3


what class are we in lol?))

 

[Zotohxan]

((Yuki and Nari are in History; so lunch is next c: ))


*I grin widely as the bell rings, signaling the end of class and beginning of lunch. I quickly stand up and pack my bag, looking down to my friend with a soft smile.* You wanna come with Nolan and I for lunch? Or go make some new friends? *It was honestly a bit hard for me not to just grab her hand and run; because she's my first real friend-aside from Chikara- and I want to be with her a lot.. But I also know that she needs more friends, and I'd rather her not resent me because I'm holding her back from making more friends..*

 

[Purize]

*My eyes go wide and I feel my cheeks get a little hot. Was my desperate need for more friends that noticeable? Did I come off as a needy person? I scowled at myself but shook it off quickly to give Nari a shy smile.* I do want to make more friends... but... *I look around at the class of retreating students, all heading off to lunch. They suddenly seemed a bit intimidating.* I think I'll stick with you and Nolan-kun for lunch...

 

[Zotohxan]

*I smile and nod, reaching out my hand to take Yuki-chan's. I'm so caught up with my friend, that I don't even notice Chikara staring at the two of us with a rather unreadable expression- only a hint of pain evident in her eyes. She quickly exits the room, heading toward the spot where she and Yukina-chan had decided to meet.*

 

[Purize]

(Oh.. I forgot about that x-x crap )

 

[Zotohxan]

((Lol xDD))

 

[Purize]

((Can we like go back to before Yuki responded to Nari's question about joining her and Nolan for lunch vs looking for friends?))