<strong>Amanda Kyleson - Elysium</strong><br/><br/>Amanda followed over, looking down at the chessboard.  Noticing a bit of his distress, she gave him a reassuring smile but didn't want to interrupt too much.  Yet it made her feel good when they kept talking, wanting her to be involved, letting her know that she was appreciated.  She couldn't help but smile.<br/><br/>At Daddy's question, however, she went silent for several moments.  She took her time looking over Mr. Huisman, carefully considering him, his words and actions, and what she'd seen of him so far.  It took her less than a minute.  "He doesn't know, Daddy," she said politely.  "I don't think he's sure if he can beat you or not.  However, playing chess is how he measures people.  He uses that as his crystal ball of sorts.  It tells you if you're offensive or defensive, how long you think down the road, things like that.  That's the real reason he wants to play."  She gave Mr. Huisman a smile.  "Am I right, sir?"