Unexpected Moves

The two chess players finally noticed Vance and Celine standing to the side.

"Mr. Victor Prescott," Vance smiled.

"Mr. Victor Prescott," Celine said.

Victor stood up, walked over, and gave Vance a firm hug, slapping his shoulder heartily.

He said, "Goddamn, I thought you'd gone soft and weren't coming. Seems the muscles are still there. Been keeping up the training?"

Vance gave a wry smile. "Still