<div style="text-align: justify;">Mariya decided that, for now, she would relax and just enjoy her time with Vitali. And while she did so, she would, of course, keep close attention at his words, in case he let something important slip. Other than that, she just wanted to rest a little more from the long trip and have fun with her old friend while they made plans for the future. Regardless of any ulterior motives she might have, Mariya really wanted to spend her time with Vitali and have him help her find a small house where she would be more comfortable - and where she could have him come for a meal or whatever else he wanted to come for. <br/><br/>Sitting opposite Vitali when he started setting up the chessboard, Mariya picked her memory for everything she could remember about chess. It was a pleasant surprise that she remembered more than she expected to, if she were to be honest with herself.<br/><br/>"I haven't been to that many places", she corrected him gently. "Only London, and one or two smaller towns in England, and then back to Soviet Union", she explained quietly. Still laughing, she looked into his eyes. "I guess it still counts that you have been way outside our planet". <br/><br/>When she spoke again, her voice sounded softer and sincere. "But I think this, what we are trying now, is probably the biggest adventure I have ever faced". She wasn't talking about the chess game, apparently, but about the fact that they were sitting there and planning a new life together. <br/><br/>After this comment, she laughed at his comment about her random moves. "Don't be like this, Viti!", Mariya protested with a chuckle. "Makes me feel like I will make one mistake after the other!", she completed, leaning forward and brushing her hand on Vitali's cheek after her words. "Come on, now, let us begin", Mariya added after a moment, studying the chessboard. "I still remember that you should start, since you have the white ones, so go ahead".</div>