I would love to spar with you, and you know I wouldn't go easy on that.

[ He's seen his brother in battle, after all. Their styles are different, but Joshua is an adept sword now and it would be an insult to him to treat him inferior.

Though his brother's words have finally reached a boil in his head and he stands suddenly. ]

Chess. One moment, brother.

[ There's a practice board somewhere in the Inn, and he leaves to fetch it, knowing he's probably left his brother bewildered. But it won't take long to find supplies and find it hanging out with other things, and he's back, gesturing for Joshua to take a seat as he pulls a box over and another chair so they have a makeshift table.

Also to check on the oven, okay still time.

He eagerly begins to set the board up by unfolding it and taking pieces out. ]

Luca taught me this. It's a game of strategy.