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[geass]

No matter where you go, it's always the same; people think they're invulnerable. They believe that no matter what happens, they'll stay in their safe little shell. They judge and threaten people from the shadows and don't fear retribution. It's because deep down, they wait for the strike, expecting it, and...

There's a moment where they let their guard down. That's when the pieces will move in for the checkmate.

The question is, how do you know if you're the one who's going to get closed in on? Or are you the one moving the pieces?

Only time will tell, won't it?

Comments

[devwocean]

Alwways assume you are both.
Movvin the pieces and under attack.
There's alwways twwo sides to a game.

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[geass]

I see your point.

A game can turn at a moment's notice, can't it?

[devwocean]

Of course it can.
Hence wwhy you remain defensivve, evven wwhen taking an offensivve strategy.

Wwhy are you hidin your identity?

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[ploys]

It's no problem. The ability to either win or lose are both mine to resolve.

permanon text!!!!

[geass]

Is it? You don't believe that other forces would take away your ability to win or lose?

because we are.. energetic!!!!!!!!

[fake]

Well, they can try. It depends on whether or not I allow them to.

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[zelda_hylia]

[Is this Izaya? Honestly.]

There's no way of knowing for certain if you're going to win or lose. You have to stay on guard even if things seem to be going well.

always anon text

[geass]

[Nope! You got another guy running around who loves his chess metaphors, isn't that great?]

In a way, that's the thrill of the game, isn't it?

Even though there are still circumstances where you're fairly certain even in the beginning who's going to win.

[zelda_hylia]

[That's just fantastic! No, actually, it's not. It's probably not Izaya, he would have spammed stupid emotes at her by now.]

Confidence is good. It gives you the strength to carry through with your plans. So long as it does not become misplaced, I would consider it an asset.

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[contemptibility]

Who's to say you can't be both?

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[geass]

To be both the one being cornered and the one moving the pieces? A good strategic plan, but not always feasible.

[contemptibility]

It might not always be intentional. One can hardly expect people to stay in only one role forever.

[video]

[bountyofthesun]

[Hideyoshi quirks a doubtful eyebrow at the screen, grinning just a little.]

Well, that's not cryptic and vaguely creepy at all.

anon text forever

[geass]

Cryptic? Perhaps.

If I may ask, how did you find it creepy?

[still video!]

[bountyofthesun]

All this talk about threats, shadows, retribution...

text; all the sad faces

[cinnaponpuppy]

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Im sorry for whatever happened to you |

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[geass]

Instead of focusing on the idea of the game, you chose to focus on something else, apparently on what I said in the beginning of my message. Why is that?

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[messianic]

Does it have to be a chessboard?

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[geass]

Not particularly, but in this case I found it fitting to make that analogy.

[Chess references are ALWAYS fitting though. At least to Lelouch.]

What would you use instead?

[medama]

arent you threatening from the shadows right now? your safe shell of mystery

who are you?

anon text forever BECAUSE I MARK MY SUBJECT LINES

[geass]

I'm not threatening, I'm just musing to anyone who would like to lend an ear to me.

I'm just an observer, is all.

[pactum]

It is impossible to reach checkmate by hiding away. You must play aggressively, keep your focus, and not regret past moves, even if they may have been incorrect. You must instead think of a way to make them work. If you doubt yourself, you will lose.

There is no question as to whether or not I am moving the pieces; I am. But there are two players in chess. Forgetting that will lead to defeat, as well.

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[geass]

Of course. The moment you doubt yourself is when your opponent will pick up on that weakness. That's why it's best to not show weakness at all, isn't it?

One bad move will throw yourself into jeopardy, no matter what the circumstances.

[limitless_land]

Who's to say you can't be both?

[there's a pause between texts, and then-]

No one is invulnerable, and they can't hide forever. Simply waiting for a blow that will come is no way to live. After all, there is always more than one person in the "game" and more than one who's guiding the "pieces" across the board. Even then, there's always the possibility of a "wild card" who's nearly impossible to predict.

Also, aren't you staying in the shadows just by making this an anonymous message?

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[geass]

The one being cornered and the one moving the pieces? To do so would require planning and strategic effort.

But what of the people who believe they're invulnerable? There are those that are not in this world who worry and wait for the moment where someone strikes them down - as unfortunate as it sounds.

A wild card...yes, there's always the possibility of a wild card. If played correctly, it makes things even more interesting, doesn't it?

I'm just musing is all; there's no reason for me to broadcast my identity. Part of the purpose of this is discussion, not who I am.