I see nothing other than a simple boardgame

[chesspolitik]

Isn't it strange the complications
People attach to situations
Almost as if they want to miss
The wood for the trees

Nothing will change my basic feeling
When they've done all their wheeler-dealing
Those in the strongest situations
Do as they please -- The Arbiter (Chess)

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[molokovcocktail.livejournal.com]

"This has nothing to do with Mr. Sergievsky," Molokov said, annoyed that he would have to do this out in the open, though he was careful to keep that from showing. "Or it does, perhaps, but not in the way you are thinking. Such a suspicious mind you have, Mr. Luthor. I would never play games with people's lives, especially not Anatoly's dear beloved Miss Vassey's father."

[capable-of.livejournal.com]

"Oh I know exactly what your thinking. Politics. You brought the wife to throw Anatoly off and now your going to put pressure on Florence by offering her father back. Well, I know better then to think someone could survive 30 years in a Russian prison, so I want proof. Irrefutable concrete evidence that Mr. Vassy is alive...or if your just bluffing which I think you are." Lex raised an curious eyebrow but his smirk remained.

"And unlike you, this is just about Mr. Sergievsky for me. Or more, protecting him from your games." Lex knew it was dangerous to give away so much of his game plan but he wanted this to be clear to Molokov.

[molokovcocktail.livejournal.com]

They were in public, Molokov reminded himself through the red haze. They were in public and he could not shoot this upstart American brat, no matter how much he wanted to.

"How very American," he managed to say, forcing a smile. "Projecting all kinds of tricks and delusions of conspiracy on a simple gesture of goodwill and trust. If that is your line... well. I know Anatoly very well, much better than you, and he is not so hard-hearted as that."

He paused, spreading his hands in resignation, knowing a lost battle when he saw one. He had to hope that Walter would be more successful with Florence, as much as it galled him. "This is a game, a minor game at that. If he prefers this to take precedence over people, then I suppose it is his choice. He is the one who will have to live with it, not I."

[capable-of.livejournal.com]

"You claim I am making up conspiracy and then you go on to state that Anatoly has to choose between a game and the people he cares about. So which is it, Mr. Molokov? Conspiracy or a true plot to make Anatoly loose?" Lex cocked his head, in mock curiosity.

Then he just laughed. "Go ahead. Try and get Anatoly to believe you. I find it will be a harder sell then you think." Lex hoped he was there when Molokov tried. It would be laugh worthy indeed.

[molokovcocktail.livejournal.com]

"I am stating nothing but the facts," Molokov said, a trace of anger evident in his voice. "Take it however you choose. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have urgent matters to attend to."

How he hated crawling away, but there was nothing else he could do. Luthor was clearly not budging, and he had no leverage to use against the man. Oh, he would find something, no doubt, but he didn't have to time to wait. No, he had to trust in Walter now, and hope for the best.

[capable-of.livejournal.com]

Lex didn't hide the smugness in his smile at Molokov's frustration or the smirk on his face as the KGB agent walked away. Oh yes, that had been just as much fun as he'd hoped. And Molkov now knew that he had more of a challenge on his hands.