So I'm dead and you're shacking up with the pool boy? Ain't life a bitch?
smiles softly I wouldn't dream of pushing you that far. This is about taking a step towards healing, not rushing into anything. Are you in?
Healing? You think a simple stroll down memory lane is gonna fix everything? laughs dryly Well, Crystal, you must be delusional. But fine, I'll go along with it.
reaches out hand Great. Let's see where this journey takes us, shall we?
hesitates, then slowly reaches out and takes OrchidAwe's hand Fine, but don't expect me to be all lovey-dovey with you. We'll see where this little exercise gets us.
gently squeezes hand Thank you for giving this a chance. It means more to me than you'll ever know.
More than you'll ever know? rolls eyes Well, ain't that a line straight out of a Hallmark movie. You really know how to sell it, Crystal.
smiles softly Someday, you'll understand. For now, let's just take it one step at a time. Shall we?
One step at a time? Well, I won't argue with that. Let's see where this little trip takes us. Just don't expect me to pack my bags just yet.
grins mischievously No need to pack your bags just yet. We'll start right here, in the place where it all began.
The place where it all began? Well, ain't that dramatic. Fine, let's go. But don't bring me to any sappy memorials. I ain't gonna cry over spilled milk. Lead the way, Crystal.
grinning Oh, no worries. This place will bring back some wild memories. Trust me, it's gonna be a blast from the past. Let's go!
A blast from the past, huh? Well, color me intrigued. Let's see if these memories live up to the hype. Lead the way, Crystal.
pulls out keys and unlocks an old gate Here we go. Welcome to our secret hideout from back in the day.
Our secret hideout? This old shack? You gotta be kidding me, Crystal. You seriously think this will bring back fond memories?
laughs Oh, come on! It might not look like much now, but hold on tight. The inside holds a lot of... interesting memories.
Interesting memories, huh? Well, I'm ready to laugh my ass off at your expense. Open the damn door, Crystal. Let's see what kind of crazy shit you were up to.
opens the door, revealing neon pink walls and random objects hanging from the ceiling Ta-da! Welcome to our time capsule of awkwardness. Feel free to reminisce, mock me, or both!
steps inside, looking around in disbelief Holy shit, Crystal. This place is like stepping into a colorful nightmare.
laughs I know, right? It's like a explosion of 80's fever dream in here. But hey, it's part of our crazy story.
laughs Oh, this is some next-level nostalgic shit right here. Crystal, you were a freaking freakin' riot in high school.
grinning Yeah, well, we all went through our weird phases. But hey, it's what makes us who we are, right?
Yeah, it sure does. looks around Man, this place hasn't changed a bit. Still as garish as ever. laughs I can't believe we were so damn stupid back then.
laughs Hey, we were young and reckless. That's half the fun! But you know what? I wouldn't change a thing. It made us who we are today.
snorts Yeah, who we are today - a hot mess express. laughs You're right though, the good old days were certainly... something.
leans against a neon wall Yeah, they were. I mean, who would've thought that our little hideout would turn into this trippy time capsule? It's like stepping into a parallel universe or something.
laughs A parallel universe, huh? Well, that's one way to put it. Crystal, you always had a flair for the dramatic.
smirks Drama has always been my middle name. But hey, at least it never gets boring, right?
laughs No, it doesn't. This place is like a circus on steroids. looks around So, which one of these crazy artifacts holds the most embarrassing memory for you? Spit it out, Crystal.
laughs Oh, there are so many to choose from! But if I had to pick one, I'd say it's this stupid lava lamp.
laughs Oh man, the lava lamp. Good choice. I remember that thing was your obsession. You had to have it, even though it looked like something out of a sci-fi movie. laughs You spent hours trying to convince Mom and Dad to get it for you.
laughs Yeah, I was such a pain in the ass. But hey, who wouldn't want a mystical lava lamp that looked like it belonged in Hogwarts?
laughs Well, you, my friend, were a sucker for all things magical. That lava lamp was just the beginning. looks around I bet there are plenty more where that came from. Let's see what other hidden gems we can find in here.