[ WP ] Two god-like beings , disguised as old men , play a game of chess on a park bench to decide the final fate of humanity . The players , however , are distracted by a couple seated across them ...

`` Checkmate'' 
 
 The old man smiled and stood up, shaking hands with his opponent `` Good game friend, same time next year?'' He spoke just as the words finished leaving his mouth the room was filled with then cheers and cries of relief and happiness directed at the small low definition tube TV in the corner which showed two equally old men in suits stepping down from their podiums and walking off screen. 
 
 `` No my old friend, I think it is finally time I admit defeat, you've beaten me in every game we've played since we began, and I must give you my congratulations, I can not out think you, and you have defeated me'' the other man stood up, gave a respectful how and paced off. 
 
 The first of these two mysterious men chuckled softly and began to clean up his board and his pieces as the room of eager and happy faces cheered around him, as he packed his things into his small burlap sack, he peered at the TV himself and gave a small cheerful grin to himself. 
 
 **BREAKING NEWS: BERLIN WALL HAS FALLEN** 
 
 EDIT: I just realized I used'Himself' twice in the same sentence and I have brought great dishonor to myself.
