Astrid pulled herself away from the warm fire and good book and decided to make
grilled cheese for lunch.
She made them the way her grandmother used to.
The taste brought back memories of her childhood spent with the gray haired woman.
She thanked Sybil, now in heaven, for taking care of her when her mother failed to.
Astrid had promised, on Sybil's deathbed, to name her first daughter in honor of her beloved grandmother.
A few tears later, Astrid ordered seeds to start a garden.
She planted bananas and grapes, before heading into town.
She found herself walking over to the Magnolia Blossom park.
Astrid spotted Alexander Goth swinging on the monkey bars, and introduced herself.
After Sul-Suls were exchanged, she invited him to a game of chess.
(she did not realise he was better than her)
"Can I put this here, Alex?"
"..."
"Do you even know how to play, Ash?"
"Of course I know how to play!"
...
"At least I think I do..."
"I can teach you the strategy you're lacking, Astrid."
~.~
"...and that's how you play chess."
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