Okay, turns out I had a bit of time while The GirlFriend™ gussied herself up for today's road trip. So, after due consideration I've made the following move: Queen's Pawn to Queen's 3, or pawn to d6

Now, remember, I need sympathy to make it through the day spending time with this person:


Now, remember, I need sympathy to make it through the day spending time with this person:



Damn. I would surely sympathize with you under other conditions, but we are presently engaged in a round of chess, and chess is but a euphemism for war, you know. No dice, dude. Best of luck.
Queen's pawn to D-3...
Aw, come on! You're suppose to be all distracted and such by the picture of The GirlFriend. My efforts a psy-ops is just not working, is it?
Nope...