∞ 60: Much-needed practice [written/action]

[chikaidestroyer]

[written]

Genis, please send a message when dinner is ready. I will be out for awhile.

If anyone needs me, I will be in the library.


[action]

[For lack of anything better to do on a nice summer afternoon, Albert has decided to sit in the library with a ... somewhat-odd setup. A map stretched across a table out of sight from the front door, dotted with small wooden figures designed as soldiers, cavalry, archers, mages... The map, upon closer inspection, shows patches color that denote plains, mountains, water bodies, and forests.

In some ways, the setup looks like a game board. It's really a lasting reminder of another strategist's presence in Luceti; he was the one who had introduced Albert to the method of practice, after all.

Nearly two years in Luceti without access to strategy books and news of warfare have dulled his skills. He doesn't look pleased as he makes moves for both armies.]

Comments

[chikaidestroyer]

Then perhaps referring to it as a game isn't the best course of action.

[silversnowfall]

My apologies. I couldn't think of a better word.

[Albert seems to become irritated easily...]

[chikaidestroyer]

[It's the campaign, Nephry. Juuust the campaign.]

It's fine. That is how I would explain the setup to those not familiar with strategic practice.

[silversnowfall]

[just kind of makes an agreeing sound and goes back to reading. Best not to agitate him at this point]

[chikaidestroyer]

[And back to writing. Weather conditions, wind direction, sunset and sunrise times, battalion positions...]