[She shakes her head. Isn't he just saying that everything is changing and that he feels confused? She isn't familiar with the game of chess, but she can understand the feeling of upheaval, the complete loss of control. Maybe he thinks of it as a game to make it just a little less terrifying. As much as she tries to convince herself otherwise, Zelda is a kind person. She presses her lips together, backing down. She has no reason to make Izaya feel that way.]

It is a war, isn't it? Though I'm not quite sure why I would be considered a queen in all of this.

[She shifts her weight, deciding to be blunt.]

I will not force you to keep discussing this if you don't wish to, you know. I don't want to make you uncomfortable. I am admittedly interested if you would like to continue, though.