July Challenge | Keeley Schroder | Day 20| Harry Hogg
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#20 Is there a sound that makes you cringe?
I’ll sometimes play Jack at chess, but only if I make sure there is nothing to eat within easy reach. In fact, I’ll put locks on the cupboards before I let him eat.
I like playing Jack, and the reason I play chess with him is that he’s almost a master of the game. But when Jack eats, his lips produce a soft, rhythmic slapping sound when chewing.
When one has a dislike for lip slapping eaters, it is at first, annoying, moving to discomfort, before rage erupts.
What the fuck, Jack?
What? All I did was move a pawn.
Jack, stop eating! We’re playing chess, not attending a sound effects workshop.
I need gum to concentrate. I think you’re trying to get an advantage over me.
No, Jack, that’s not the reason. I happen to believe that food, gum, chocolate, etc., the taste of which should be celebrated by the eater. When one masticates food, it should fill your mouth with happiness, not make my stomach drop to the fucking floor!
Check!
What?
I just put your King in check.
Fuck, just stop chewing Jack.
It’s your move.
No, it’s your move, go spit that gum out.
It’s my last piece of gum, Harry.
Jack, it’s not up for discussion, you sound like a fucking orchestra filled with musicians, and none of them can play a note in tune.
It’s only a small piece of gum, Harry, look…
Jack! I don’t want to see it! I want you to get rid of it.
I’m not leaving you at the chessboard, you’re going to lose in two more moves. I’m almost at checkmate.
Okay…. okay, I’ll take a piss. Now get rid of it.
Okay…
Good, I’ll be back. It might be a while, I can’t piss anymore, fucking bladder!
When I get back, Jack is sitting eagerly at the chessboard.
Okay, thanks, Jack. This looks tricky, but I think I have an escape. One you haven’t seen. I’m going to move my Queen to Bishop four. What the fuck! Why is my queen stuck to the fucking chessboard!
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