Black King's Links
[Najim accepted to use the name his beloved coined for him. Together, they're invincible in his mind. He's madly in love with her and could never think of parting from his Queen, she's to him the embodiment of happiness: Arta conveys in herself everything he loves about humans and so much more, she's like him in so many ways and completely different in others. He feels understood, cherished, captivated, and wants to make her feel the same, to give her the world if she desires.]
[They think King Malik is a fun opponent. Although they're strongly competitive against him, Malik still has their respect for being smart and always playing by the rules. After the Game of Chess is over, they will be friends and gladly collaborate].
[Najima thinks of Queen Meera as much more dangerous than her husband, and despite his admiration and competitiveness towards her he's much more likely to tip toe a little around the White Queen. They can recognize a similar desire to protect their loved ones in Meera and himself both, and so they know she wouldn't stop at anything to protect her King. After the Game of Chess, their warm up more to each other to a tentative friendship.]