>Suppress a grin at Riza cracking. No one can stay stoic with Kyouko around.
>Did we water our bittercress when we were at Kyouko's? If not, give the plant a little drink while Sheska tries to recover.
>You do your best not to grin at your fellow Seeker's consternation. Kyouko does seem to have an effect on people....
>You did not; it seemed damp enough at the time, but the gardener's advice today about bittercress's normal marshy habitat gives you pause. You produce your canteen and give it another drink, letting the soil grow pleasantly sodden, though it leaves your canteen half-empty again.
>For better or worse, Sheska does not seem to recover. She has already lost another piece by the time you turn back to the shogi match and while she scrambles to reinforce, it is a swift downward spiral. Sachi soon achieves a completely dominant position, and while Sheska refuses to concede until the very last moment, this does not stop its inevitability.
>"Four out of seven," Sheska says firmly.
>Sachi shakes her head. "Sorry, but I've got promises to keep. We can pick this up again later if you want to keep going."
>And with that, the rabbit hoists herself out of her seat and saunters over your way. She fixes you with a expression that is equal parts appraising and cocksure.
>"So... what'd you wanna know?"
