darth_ender said:

I didn't expect you to use your rook, but now that you have, it leaves open the easy trade of rooks as well, if you are interested. We have to be careful so as not to give your dad a big advantage while our pieces remain in hand, but it could be a worthwhile venture.

Sure, we can trade rooks. However, I'd like you to take mine in two moves, rather than right after I move my pawn out of the way, so that I can take yours with my knight.

If you want to know the truth, I still expect to lose, but I look forward to the merry chase.

And what if I didn't want to know the truth!? ;)