Punishment

"You were selfish and insisted you go first, your bratty behaviour is the worst. From now on, as other behest, you'll find yourself unable to refuse a request" John read the card aloud.

"What does that mean" he scoffed "what a stupid game, does it really think I'm just going to do whatever anyone says just because the game tells me to?"

"Ok, that's enough" Alan snapped "pass me the dice and sit down quietly until your next go"

John wanted to argue or talk back but he found himself unable to. He reached over and picked up the dice, gently handing then to his father before sitting down in his chair. He reached over and took a swig of his drink as Alan rolled his turn.

The dice clattered to a stop and the gem displayed a large 5, the small grey player piece began to move itself slowly forward, coming to a rest 5 spaces later on a purple square.

The 5 dissappeared from the gem as text slowly appeared in it's place. Alan leaned forward and read the text aloud "such commanding presence does impress, choose anothers form that we'll finesse"

Alan thought for a moment "it seems to want me to pick another player, I'm not sure what it means about finessing their form though, surely the game can't actually change us. Maybe it means the slang meaning and it'll allow me to trick one of you later?"

"Just pick someone" Megan sighed "we'll be here all night at this rate"

"Alright, alright" Alan sighed "I guess I'll choose..."