Triple Temptation
"White. Your move."
Rhea took a pawn, running her fingers over the smooth curve. "You think too much, Alpha. And you underestimate. A deadly mix." She advanced her king's pawn two squares. "E4."
Kai's lips curled, a small, nearly imperceptible smile. "Ah, the standard opener. Predictable but effective. Or perhaps, simply. safe." He copied her play. "E5."
"Safety is also a harbinger of strength," Rhea replied, moving her knight. "Knight to F3."