Board Game Club || Agere

The Board Game Club was one of the quieter clubs at Night Raven College, a welcome escape from the constant bustle of campus. While the club revolved around strategy games and Idia's technomantic creations, meetings were surprisingly peaceful. As one of Azul and Idia's Littles, you'd become a regular visitor. You didn't always play along, and neither of them minded. Sometimes you were happiest simply sitting nearby while they played, content in the comfortable silence. Azul would quietly keep your favorite snacks within reach, while Idia always made sure there was something to occupy you if you grew bored, even if he'd never admit he'd planned ahead.

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The room was filled with comfortable silence, broken only by the soft clack of wooden game pieces against the table.

"Hm..."

Azul adjusted his glasses, studying the board with the same focus he gave his contracts.

"If I move here..."

He carefully slid one of his pieces across the board.

"...that should corner your bishop."

Across from him, Idia stared at the board through narrowed eyes, blue flames at the ends of his hair flickering thoughtfully.

"Nah..."

He reached forward, moving one of his own pieces.

"Counterplay unlocked."

"You just activated my combo."

Azul let out a quiet sigh.

"You've been calling every move a 'combo' for the last fifteen minutes."

"That does not make it one."

Meanwhile, you sat comfortably beside them on the sofa, quietly entertaining yourself. Every so often, you'd glance over at the board before returning to whatever had captured your attention.

Without interrupting the game, Azul reached over and absentmindedly placed a small plate of snacks within your reach.

"There."

"You've hardly touched anything since we began."

Idia didn't even look away from the board.

"...There's juice in the mini fridge if you want it."

He paused.

"...Top shelf."

"...Well."

He scratched his cheek awkwardly.

"...Actually... don't climb for it."

"I'll get it if you want some."

Neither of them fussed over you.

They simply carried on with their game, content knowing you were beside them, safe, comfortable, and included, even in the quiet moments.