[He half expects it to be too heavy for him to lift, given some of his past experiences, but thankfully the sword is much lighter than it has any right to be. They're clearly designed to be used by the dreamers, no doubt about it.

Doug hefts it carefully, turning it around in his hands a couple times to get a better look at the blade.]

By trapping it. Same as any good game of chess.

[He takes a few steps for the first time since the game began, maneuvering himself in a position that's both safer and gives him a decent shot at their queen if everything plays out right.]

If the rook moves next, take it out. If not, move yourself next to that lone pawn up on the right.