There's been a subtle role reversal in volleyball scene. Have you noticed that Lyn didn't show his usual jealosy when Brad announced he will play with Luke?! But then, Brad reacts as a child whose toy has been taken from him! Btw, his choice of words is something I have to think about for my analyses...
There's many interesting things in this chapter to think about... Luke, colledge Brad 'clone'. What kind of mirror he is going to be for Lyn?! Lyn and Alexander - fantastically synchronized...the way they complement each other make me think - did they play together before?! Than, there's Brad insecurity we see for the first time... It is not a chess match...Why chess - because it is the game of the intelligent and, Alexander and Lyn are the smart ones (unlike Brad). Very competitive too...
Greetings from Aegean Sea guys, two more days and going back home.