[ Sylvain just watches Claude's shoe roll a short distance away before flopping on its side, his expression one of dry exasperation. Claude did that on purpose, he's sure, but he doesn't comment on it because he's already giving Claude more than he needs to lord it over him right now.

Still, he grins at the taunt, shifting another piece to both challenge and taunt Claude's move in turn, setting up several moves for himself in turn, depending on what Claude does. He usually plays far more offensively than this, comfortable taking the initiative, but Claude typically outmaneuvers him easily. So he's trying a different strategy. Not that he thinks he can pull of Claude's sneakiness anywhere near as good, but it'll be fun to throw him off while Sylvain tries it out. ]

That just means I gotta make sure to sweep off as many of your pieces as possible, then. There should be enough to give me a good show.

[ Although going with that plan probably doesn't match up well with his decision to not play offensively for once. Eh, whatever. ]