[Scratches sound like an excellent idea, and she's happy to deliver — both because she's always fond of animals, and because it gives her an excuse to stay down near him longer. The initial delight of a mystery solved (and a new game afoot) is gradually settling back into the satisfying, mellow feeling she tends to associate most often with chess games; watching her own moves, considering his, and gradually advancing her way toward victory.
The real trick will be never letting on that she knows too much.]
You've been here a long time.
[And she's curious to see how he'll interpret that observation. Will he assume it means she hasn't? Or perhaps he'll think he's found a kindred spirit. Either way, it's his move.]
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The real trick will be never letting on that she knows too much.]
You've been here a long time.
[And she's curious to see how he'll interpret that observation. Will he assume it means she hasn't? Or perhaps he'll think he's found a kindred spirit. Either way, it's his move.]