The girl is very smart, much to smart for a thirteen year old, the retired general thinks, stroking his graying beard in contimplation. She bites her lips, her pale eyes scanning the board for any sort of move. Iroh smirks, for he knows he has won. His brow raises. What's this? Mai's nimble fingers place another peice forward, and no longer is Iroh the victor. He frowns heavily, looking at the board, then the reserved teenager's pale face. His eyes brighten and he moves another piece forward. This time he will win.
"So, Lady Mai. Seen Zuko lately?"Iroh inquires casually, knowing very well this will fluster the girl. He feels guilty somewhat, but then the thought of loosing to a thirteen year old girl scrubs away the twang of remorse. As predicted, Lady Mai's face bursts into a pale pink color, and she stammers, her gold eyes widening. Unable to think, and so startled and mortified by his comment, she moves in the wrong direction.
Iroh grins, nodding politely at her."Play again?"
author'snote:
Haha. Iroh's such a meanie. Poor Mai. This is just another random idea, I think it would kind of be cute. I'd love to see fan art of this. Any of you lucky people who can draw, I'll trade you a one shot of your request for a fan art.