“I haven’t beaten you at chess since you were nine, Lara. It’s not like I think today’s going to be my lucky day.” He knocked over a rook. It shattered into words on the board. Magic is failing. Lara’s hand paused, but only for a moment, before tipping a pawn. Dad’s fault? And that was the crux of it: Because of their family’s connection to the House of Shadows, because of Miles’ connection in particular, it could be. It was House Merlin that maintained the spell. A knight cracked and dissolved. Not sure. Ideas?
... Why are they writing out messages with broken chess pieces while also talking? It's like texting someone you're also speaking with in person. If one can't be overheard by others, I guess maybe it could make sense but they're still saying sensitive information out loud, sooo..?
