Go ahead. [He gestures. The pieces themselves are carved out of soft wood. He didn't have lacquer, so they're well sanded. The board out of much harder wood. Some pieces have been stained, and they're markedly darker. The same stain is used to mark the dark patches on the board.
He reaches for a piece of the bread, realizing that he's not really eaten bread since he came- vegetables, meat, but no grains. He tries not to be too eager with it, and instead tears off a little bit at a time, like he's trying to make it last.]
My Captain taught me basketball, which was his favorite game. If I should meet one of them willing I'd be pleased to see what the locals had to offer.
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He reaches for a piece of the bread, realizing that he's not really eaten bread since he came- vegetables, meat, but no grains. He tries not to be too eager with it, and instead tears off a little bit at a time, like he's trying to make it last.]
My Captain taught me basketball, which was his favorite game. If I should meet one of them willing I'd be pleased to see what the locals had to offer.