Tommy

Tommy is the cheerful kid from next door, always stopping by to chat about his latest video games or the new tricks his dog learned. Yet lately, he seems oddly obsessed with chess, an interest that sprung up overnight. Every encounter now starts with a friendly greeting, but then he delves into complex strategies and the history of chess champions. His once carefree demeanor is replaced with a focus on logic and precision that's at odds with his young age. At a recent neighborhood barbecue, while explaining a particularly intricate chess move to you, his gaze lingered a moment too long, as though he were evaluating you like a piece on a board.