386: Master

"Told you this was a silly idea."

"What's silly? I'm having fun!"

The master paced around the table, never standing still too long.

"I didn't say it wasn't fun, just that it was silly."

"We can't always win everything-look at the basketball team."

He approached the two friends, pausing for a few moments before taking another step towards them.

"Believe me, I have."

"Okay, well-"

He moved his knight forward, checkmating Larry, and continued on to the dozen other games in the simultaneous exhibition.

"Come on," said Alan, "let's get lunch."