He observes the young man as he contemplates whether or not to play. Malcolm wonders if he's weighing his options or if there's something else on his mind. He's glad when he ultimately decides to sit down.

"That's right," he replies, then opens by moving the pawn in front of his left bishop (that's what the pointed-topped ones are called) forward.

[ ooc: I'm not the world's greatest chess player so bear with me lol. ]