Games and Distractions
It was long past noon and the weather wasn't exactly making their long road to As'arain easy.
With a minor sandstorm roaring outside the group were sitting inside a cave waiting for the weather to improve.
Zalen sighed, lounging against the wall. The others were killing time in various ways, Darnac had dozed off, Coryel was sharpening a dagger, Talyar was playing dice with Sindara, Jazmyn was digging something from her pack -
"Is that a Go board?"
Jazmyn turned to look at Zalen.
"Yes it is. Do you know how to play?"
"Well, yes. I've played a few times."
The red-haired woman turned to look at Dinah who gave a happy little squeal.
"We used to play with the Sheikh all the time! Go, Dark War, Stones and Spells..." Dinah explained. "In the early days he used to always win - "
"Until we learned how to really play," Jazmyn giggled.
The twins looked at each other, then turned to look at Zalen with expressions that looked a little too innocent...
"Want to play now?"
Tic. Another black stone on the board, placed to thwart the white invasion that had begun three stones earlier. Tic. A new white stone, beginning a whole new battle in a different area.
Zalen smiled. It had been a long time since he had had a chance to play this and it was certainly a fun way to wait out the storm. Tic.
Zalen's skills were probably a bit rusty but the situation on the board still seemed roughly even. Although in this game even a single slip at the wrong time could mean losing a third of the board so everything was still totally open.
Jazmyn who was his current opponent was also studying the situation intently, leaning over the board as she considered which square to place the next white stone in - and also giving Zalen a nice view of her cleavage.
Dinah had also wandered over to her twin, leaning against her as she returned upright after placing her stone.
Just as Zalen was placing his own stone Dinah suddenly pulled Jazmyn's face to the side and gave her a long kiss.
Zalen froze, his attention now fully on the women.
A moment later Jazmyn ended the kiss, turning her eyes back towards Zalen.
"Is that really your move?"
Zalen finally broke out of his trance and looked down. While he had been looking away he had managed to place his stone so that it was now balanced on top her previous stone.
"Or was that a suggestion?"
The women broke out laughing as Zalen quickly grabbed the illegally placed stone and placed it in a free spot.
While he was still trying to think of a good reply Darnac had walked up to them.
"The storm is finally over, we should get moving again."
Zalen nodded, and began gathering the stones into the little bag.
"We can finish the game when we reach the tavern, right?"
Zalen replied to Jazmyn's question with a nod. "Sure, why not?"
*
"...so I win by 5 points then," Zalen concluded.
Despite the delay caused by the storm the group had reached the tavern earlier than expected. As they had plenty of time before bedtime the twins had quickly dragged Zalen with them to play more Go. They'd already played one game and were now calculating the score.
Jazmyn shrugged. "So it seems."
"Ooh, then it's my turn!" Dinah shooed her twin aside, plopping down in front of the board. "And I'm going to win!"
Zalen chuckled out loud at her enthusiasm. "Suuure."
"You don't believe me? Then let's make a bet!"
"What kind?"
Jazmyn, who had gotten up, leaned on her sister. "If you lose you have to do everything we say until sundown. If you win, you get to to order us around."
Zalen looked at the redheaded pair apprehensively. Well, he could think of a few things he wouldn't mind seeing them do...
"Deal."
As Zalen cleared the board for the next game he missed the look the two women gave each other.
The game began, each player placing stones with careful thought. Jazmyn had moved to sit on the side, slightly behind Zalen so he couldn't see her without turning his head.
Dinah was again leaning towards the board giving Zalen a nice view down her cleavage. Zalen smiled. It was definitely a nice sight but it wasn't going to distract him from the game.
Tap. Dinah's next stone began an offensive near the left upper corner. Which meant that Zalen needed to counter it there, then... A small sound made him look to the side. Jazmyn just sat there, cross-legged, her hands hanging straight down and grabbing the hem of her skirt. She met Zalen's gaze, her expression a little too blank.
He turned to focus on the game again, placing another stone.
There was the same sound again. It sounded like a little moan. This time Zalen forced himself to ignore the distraction.
Tap. Another sudden invasion, this time at the opposite end of the board. His opponent had also adjusted her position, now giving him a nice view halfway up her nice thighs.
More stones were added to the board in rapid succession as the fight for the corner ensued.
Dinah looked annoyed as Zalen's stones seemed to thwart her assault and she was tapping her fingers and fiddling with her hem with the other hand. Another stone, forcing Zalen to think carefully to prevent his cute opponent from capturing the middle part of the current war zone.
Very nice thighs. And if she kept swinging the hem like that he'd soon see quite a bit more.
