[For his first game, and one with not even passing knowledge before this, Shikamaru thinks he's actually doing well. He's thinking about things, at least.
Still, it's Shikamaru. He subtly gets his knight in place, a move which shouldn't make sense until the end.]
[Action, July 17th]
Still, it's Shikamaru. He subtly gets his knight in place, a move which shouldn't make sense until the end.]