Chapter 4

Aitor had to make an effort to focus on the game and not on Gabriel, and he lost the first round spectacularly. They claimed that as a practice round, since Aitor had never played before, and got ready for another one as soon as he swapped his bard for the dwarf. Gabriel had played Geralt of Rivia and showed no intention of swapping.

The second game was longer, and more fun for Aitor than the first one had been, although he still lost, gracefully conceding his defeat.

“I would bow to you, but I’m afraid it would go to your head.”

Gabriel laughed. “You’re right, it probably would.”

“Do you want to play the last one? Maybe make things a bit more interesting?”

“What do you have in mind?”

“Swap characters with me. You’re comfortable with yours, you’ve played with him before, and I can tell he’s your favorite. I want to see what’s so great about him.”

“Okay, he’s all yours.”