The knight is sacrificed, and Joss can't fault Natasha for taking that move. He can even pretend that he planned it that way, since chess is all about strategy and skill and knowing when to give up pieces for the greater good. In retaliation, his bishop advances the board, taking out her rook.

Which was also a stupid move to make, though it frees his queen to move. He glares at the board. This is rapidly shaping up to be the worst game of chess he's played in at least two hundred years.

"I'm fine," he snaps.