"Andrey, you're taking advantage of me" General Lucas said as he faced the wall with his eyes closed
"Hey, I put the request in 5 weeks ago, I remind you every day, don't do this" Andrey said. "Now remain there with your eyes closed. I'll go hide now"
"This is childish but I'll do it because it's you so, fine"
"Thank you, babe" Andrey gave him a peck and ran outside
They were playing the famous children game of hide and seek. They've been playing all sorts of games in General Lucas' free time. Not that Andrey wanted to do it though, but because General Lucas is always stiff and doesn't have time for himself and as a time traveler, he doesn't have anything else to do except wake up, eat and sleep
General Lucas didn't want to agree at first but Andrey bribed him with kisses. Everytime General Lucas won the game, he'll get kisses for as long as he wants. He always loses though.
Andrey is in his unspotable hiding place once again. General Lucas has never managed to find him. It was actually in the open but he knew General Lucas wouldn't think of that and instead, he'll go seek Andrey from hidden parts of the General's manor.
Andrey could hear the sound of horses coming from afar. He looked at path that leads into the gate and he could see the royal guards escorting the prince into the manor.
When prince Pontius got close enough to Andrey, he jumped off the horse and stood in front of him with the guards guarding behind
"Where is Lucas? Find him for me"
"He'll find me. Please" he showed him to the manor. Andrey was worried, not for the prince but for General Lucas. Prince Pontius looked as if he was going to kill him if he found him. But they were close friends so, he wouldn't do something that irresponsible. Maybe just threaten him
Prince Pontius told his guards to stay outside while he went in with Andrey. Since they were alone then, all formalities had to be cut
"Pontius, you don't look happy. What's wrong?" Andrey said while serving him a cup of good wine
"How could I be?" He took off his cape then General Lucas came inside from the back
"Found you. I want my reward" General Lucas leaned in, disregarding the man behind him
"Take this" prince Pontius strangled him with his coat as General Lucas struggled to break free, calling out to Andrey for help
"Andrey, help. Help me"
"Oh no. My babe is being strangled. Stop strangling him" he said sarcastically, drinking wine "*SLURP* Oh my goodness, you're killing him. Somebody help" he waved his hands around with his legs crossed
"Derrick almost died because of you"
"Oh no Derrick almost died because of y-" Realization struck him and he spat out the wine from his mouth " DERRICK ALMOST DIED BECAUSE OF YOU! How?"
Pontius released Lucas and went to sit with Andrey. "Lady Georgia came to my rooms and tried to attack me but he took the hit in my place"
General Lucas stood from the ground"Wait did you say Georgia? Like Lady Georgia of the family of Pila the Duke?"
"F***! Is he okay? Can I go with you to see him?" Andrey but his wine down
"There's no need for that, Andrey. He's doing good now. I'll have Lucas bring you over later"
"No!"
"You owe me" Pontius glared at him
"Fine! I'll bring him tomorrow"
"Can't I go now though? I need to visit Caesar. We have unfinished business"
"You can't run away from me even if you wanted to, Andrey. Now for my rewards" Lucas took him away to their room
"Lucas, you'd better come by my rooms today" Prince Pontius picked up his coat and put it on.
"I'll be there in a few hours"
"I'll take my leave then, leave you to your business" prince Pontius' turned towards the exit when he heard Andrey giggle "Lucas, stop"
"Can't they wait until I've left? Shameless"
He got on his horse and left with the royal guards
"I've waited for so long to taste those lips of yours. I don't want to have to play games before kissing you. It's unfair because I never win"
"Rather, I'm helping you see where you lack in. You're a General, an expert in war related stuff and you couldn't even find me" Andrey broke loose from him. "If you don't look at things from every aspect possible, your enemy will gain the upper hand"
"I don't understand"
"My tactics are to your advantage. The games we play are to improve your knowledge. Take hide and seek for example, you always search for me in hidden places whereas, I hide in open spaces. Mostly because, you'll never think of it. You'll think that I'll hide myself well so, you only check the most hidden places possible" Andrey lectured
"In war, if your opponent doesn't use the method, you will and this will prompt your victory"
"That's quite a smart plan. I'll use it. But, why are you telling me all this all of a sudden? War lessons?" General Lucas curiously asked
"I just wanted to. You can save more lives this way" Andrey casually said. 'I won't let you die that easily and leave me alone in this strange world'
"Please continue" General Lucas positioned himself properly on the bed, listening carefully. "What about tic tac toe?"
"That is a very good question, pupil"
"Okay" he fell back
"Obviously the best way to win is to stay in the middle. This way you either win or have a tie. You must know your enemy's way of attack exclusively. If he attacks from North, South, East or West of you, you might be able to corner him with little men and kill him easily. He'll fall for the bait. If your enemy attacks from different direction such as south-east and the likes, you will need more men than usual"
Their chat went on and on and on until a maid came to tell them that the hot spring was ready to have them