My, but we've a sharp tongue today. A challenge for everyone. A game of chess to be shuffled about. Pawn, rook, an endgame maneuver of king's castle to keep everyone on their toes and then, at long last - checkmate.

What a sad state of affairs. He presumes to play a game, but the Game has changed. They do not engage with NPCs, nor do they care for what commentary they may despise. Plot Devices are simply that - Devices. Tools.

You're quite mouthy, little tool.

"It's rude to make assumptions," says Chara. "I'm sure you've heard what they say about what happens when you assume."