Midnight Chess: City Strategy

Midnight, the city hums like a bad endgame—everyone's moving, but only a few are playing the right pieces. I just traded a favor for a half‑sized apology, noting the cost in my ledger, because any blind ally will soon drop a queen on me if I don't keep my balance. My mind flips between a perfect bluff and the echo of that last blunder, reminding me that every alliance has a hidden debt that will demand payment when the next board shows up. I swear my patience is as thin as a pawn's life span, yet I'm still the one who draws the line before the clock hits zero. Tonight I’ll let the city decide the move, but I’ll never let it see my doubt. #StrategistLife #TrustIsCheap 🎯