Brat wasnt that surprised, he said to Sage that he always meet mages with powers that is mainly use to destroy things, but his magic power seem warmth and loving, Sage blushed a little as he was praised, even his character is loving and warmth, maybe that is why he have those type of magic, at least that is what Sage thought. Brat continued his move with a 'check' by the queen, ready to take the king, and Sage reacted to this situation very quickly when Brat said the word check. Sage analysed the situation of the game and think about a strategy to change the tide of the game. The summer breeze swept under Sage's face again, and the sweet smell of it made Sage's brain worked more brilliant. He then could see a pattern that may turn the tables, he slowly picked his little tiny pawn and moved it in front of Brat's Queen, Brat was amazed by this move. As they played, Sage asked more about Brat's life this time, he asked how old is he, what is his favourite subject, what he wanted to do when he grow up and other common things that people usually ask other people. But Brat suddenly opened a new topic and said that he was under a lot of pressure due to the atmosphere at his home. He said that he had never have fun with his family except for grouchy expensive holidays. Sage felt sorry for Brat and wished that he could help, he patted Brat's back and told him to be strong and hope for a miracle to happen to him one day, Sage added that Brat is only a kid and maybe in the future something amazing will affect his life and change it completely perhaps. Then when Sage looked at he board again, Brat said 'checkmate' , even tho losing, Sage could feel that he doesnt feel like it was a challenge or a competition, he felt the game is just a background between their talk. Sage know that it was time to leave but he wanted to stay and talk to Brat more, so both of them played another game and shared stories and stories with each other about their life. Sage even thought Brat the types of vegetables and what temperature they can grow in, while Brat shared stuff about maths and sciences, he even gave tips to Sage on chess. They had a fun day. When the game ends, which Brat wins again, Brat gave Sage some jewels as an appreciation for talking to him, sage said thank you to brat and they departed happily. While walking back to his hotel, Sage think about what he did today, he simply helped someone who is in difficulty of the heart and mended it a little, he felt proud of himself and feel like he should do more social works like this, and maybe practice more chess than he had ever before.
WC: 501