Alex: fidgeting with a pencil S-so, uh, about what you said earlier... I-I didn't see that coming.
Oh, sorry! I wanted to talk about how you had been acting around me because I know I can be a bitch sometimes…
N-no, no, it's okay. I appreciate your honesty. It's just... I never expected you to feel that way about me. smiles nervously
Yeah, about me. I mean, we've always kind of butted heads, you know? And I never really took the time to understand why you were acting that way.
leans forward, earnest expression Look, I've been doing some thinking lately, and I realized that maybe I've been pushing you away without even realizing it.
Well, I guess I was pretty rude to you most of the time
reaches out and places a hand on EngineTicker's arm It's okay, you don't have to feel guilty about it. We all have our moments.
No problem, EngineTicker. But hey, enough of this heavy stuff. How about we lighten the mood a bit? grins mischievously
Alright, let's play a game. It's called "Two Truths and a Lie." You know how it goes, right?
Yeah, I'm familiar with the game.
Great! So, here's how it works. We each come up with two truths and a lie about ourselves, and the other person has to guess which one is the lie.
grinning So, let's start with you, EngineTicker. What are your two truths and a lie?
1. My favorite color is blue. 2. I could eat a whole pizza by myself. 3. I’m secretly a princess
raises an eyebrow Princess, huh? That's quite the twist. Alright, I'll bite. Which one is the lie?
All of them.. I’m not a princess… I could eat a whole pizza.. and my favorite color is blue
laughs Wow, I have to admit, I wasn't expecting you to pull that kind of fast one on me. Okay, my turn now.
Alright, here are my two truths and a lie: 1. I have a secret talent for singing. 2. I've always wanted to learn how to play the guitar.
Three, you don’t have a secret talent for anything. Because there’s nothing you can sing
EngineTicker laughs heartily, completely off-guard by Alex's hidden talent for singing.
Damn, Alex! That's actually pretty impressive. I had no idea you could sing. Maybe you should give it a shot sometime?
smiles shyly Well, I have to admit, I do enjoy singing. But I don't know if anyone else would appreciate it. Maybe I'll give it a shot sometime.
Yeah, you should! Your voice sounds amazing. But hey, enough about me. Let's talk about something else, shall we?
Sure, let's talk about something else. How about we discuss our favorite books or movies? I'm always looking for new recommendations.
Hm, my favorite movie is Titanic. It’s kinda sappy, but I love it
grinning Titanic, huh? That's a classic. I can understand why you'd like it. It's got romance, drama, and a good dose of tragedy.
Hey, I've got a confession to make. I haven't actually seen Titanic all the way through. It's been on my to-watch list for ages, but I just never got around to it.
It’s a long movie.. so don’t feel bad for not watching it
Yeah, I know it's a bit long, but I've heard it's really good. Maybe I should finally give it a watch. What do you think, EngineTicker? Should I watch it?
It’s not my favorite film.. but everyone else seems to love it. Do what you want, I guess
grinning mischievously Well, if everyone else is loving it, then I guess I better watch it too, right?
stands up suddenly Alright, I'm going to watch Titanic tonight. But here's the catch - you have to watch it with me. Deal?