The story takes place in the aftermath of a war between two nations, one of which has the ability to foresee the future. Calla, a nurse from the non-telepathic nation, visits a telepathic comrade, Valk, with whom she shared a deep connection during the war. They play chess, an analogy of the war, probing the depths of their bond, trust, and understanding of each other in a world scarred by war and its consequences.
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hugo-2003