knight's move (iris message)

[masterofmystery]

[In his time at camp, Ron's probably used iris messages less than half a dozen times. He's not really interested in them, so for any older campers it might come as a surprise when he appears through the rainbow being made in front of Cabin 6. He makes a face before considering.]

Seeing as there's loads of summer campers, I've a question for you. Normally, I don't go home, but I decided it might be alright. [A beat. It's been nearly three years, but it still prompts the question.] Any of you found ways to get back that are--er-- not just walking thousands of miles? [Cause he has to get to Nebraska and no.]

[Letting that settle in he continues.]

And since summer's letting out soon-- No offense, but most of you are dead awful at chess. Aside from Capture the Flag it's about the best game there is-- so I was sort of thinking, Fred and George told me about it once. Two people play the moves on a board and then they get enough people to be actual pieces. The pieces act out knocking each other it. S'a bit weird in a brilliant sort of way, so I was thinking it might make for some fun and practice. If anyone's interested.

[Then he smirks and shrugs.] Or you can just come get beat in a regular game. Doesn't bother me any.

Comments

[masterofmystery]

No one else has a problem with me going home. I decided to ages ago. 'm not that powerful so I'll manage just fine.

[sometimesinsufferable]

...how can you be certain?

[masterofmystery]

[He wants to say no one noticed him before meeting her, but he new that wasn't true.] Child of Athena, remember? We don't have all that fancy stuff the rest of you have.

[sometimesinsufferable]

That doesn't make you invincible, Ron.

[masterofmystery]

No, but it means they don't notice us as much as the rest of you lot.

[sometimesinsufferable]

[It's a losing battle, and she knows it. She's silent for a few moments before she clears her throat.]

Fine. Then I suppose I'll see you next summer.

[masterofmystery]

Right. You will.