Another snippet from WIP for #SFFSat -Grand Master's Game 3

Welcome to another Saturday of Science Fiction & Fantasy snippets exchanged by writers. http://scififansat.blogspot.com/ My contribution this week continues the excerpt from my WIP, Book 2 in the Grand Master’s Trilogy, the Grand Master’s Game.

Excerpt            The Grand Master pointed a finger at the metal box on the desk and demanded, “What is the purpose of that noisy contraption?”
Phineas gulped, “It’s my invention. An instrument to detect psychic power.” He patted the shiny top of the box. “Did you break it?” “You are fortunate. I merely located the off switch,” Athanor said as the blue beams from his eyes played over the box. “How could you touch the switch from the other side of the office?” Tessa’s voice was shrill. The Professor gulped again and muttered, “My dear Tessa, he is a Grand Master.” “Just so. I suggest you keep your detector well away from Council Hall.” The room vibrated with the ominous undertone. Violet giggled. She caught Athanor’s blue gaze and sent, “Show off!” He tossed her an image of the box exploding on exposure to the full power of twelve Grand Masters.
See earlier snippets fromMay 22
http://auroraspringernovels.blogspot.com/2015/05/snippet-for-sffsat-from-wip-book-2-in.html
May 30
http://auroraspringernovels.blogspot.com/2015/05/sffsat-snippet-2-from-wip-book-2-in.html
Book 1: Grand Master's Pawn is available -
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TP1N5PM
Please return to SFFSat and read the other snippets. Your comments are welcome.