J, Alpha and others in “The Opening Gambit Syndrome”

J

Okay, Alpha. You've got me in check, now throw me a pawn. How come the Ixions didn't invade thirty years ago?

Alpha

Timing, dear boy. Your boss Zed nearly stumbled onto our little gambit. I convinced the Ixions to try again later.

K K

But they got a little tired of waiting, didn't they, Alpha?