Checkmate

[jackofallgeeks]

A marble chess board sat between the two men. The pieces, crafted of green and black marble respectively, were spaced around the field of white and blue squares, a number of them set to either side of the table, captured. Each piece was sculpted uniquely; even the pawns had individual features. The first man, sitting in blue robes that shuffled quietly when he shifted, scratched his pointed nose and stroked his silvered beard, which cascaded down his face, over his chest, and into his lap. He moved a piece, purposefully, marble ringing against marble. His companion scratched his short, scraggly red beard, and then ran a hand over his bald head. He set his broad, angular jaw in thought. "It is over," said the man in blue, breaking the sacred silence, and reaching beside himself to list his staff. The bald man lifted his hand swiftly, indicating for the other man to remain seated. "No," replied the second man. "The pieces have yet to finish the dance." The candles burned low.

Comments

[otakulk.livejournal.com]

cool. good imagery.