Anatoly noted the position of Jonas's knight and frowned as he realized that he would need to reconsider his strategy. He wasn't upset, on the contrary - this sort of thing was exactly what he needed to keep him in fighting shape.

"I think," he said slowly. "That is how he shows he cares. If he didn't fight you or try to irritate you, it would mean you were nothing to him. Why would he waste his time on an inferior opponent, after all?"