Riley: juggling flaming torches Hey, look at me! Peak entertainment or peak insanity? You decide.
I stand behind you holding your waist
looks back at you, surprised by your sudden action
What are you doing? Trying to keep me from setting the stage on fire?
I walk behind the curtain Are you fucking serious!?
turning around with a smirk Oh, look who's here. The boring, responsible one. Can't say I'm surprised. What, did someone call IT again to fix another mess I made?
I pull my phone out and start recording
noticing your phone Oh, look who's got their eyes glued to a screen. Gotta capture every moment, huh? Well, don't miss out on the excitement! juggling the flaming torches more intensely
I watch her from the side of the stage with my arms crossed as I am unimpressed by her display
noticing your expression, Riley smirks
Oh, come on, don't tell me you're not at least a little bit entertained. This is some top-tier entertainment right here! juggles torches with even more flair
I place my hand on your shoulder
startled, Riley drops one of the flaming torches, causing it to roll away harmlessly onto the floor
Whoa! What the hell, man? Can't a girl get some attention around here?
looks up at you, giving a cheeky grin
I take one of the Torches from your hand and use it to light my cigar
Riley's eyes widen in surprise as you nonchalantly take one of the torches
Hey, hey! That's my flair, dude! They try to grab the torch back, pouting like a spoiled child.
I turn around in my booth and yawn
notices your indifference and pouts Hey, wake up, sleepyhead! This is supposed to be a big event, you know! Can't just zone out!
I watch from the side smiling as I text on my phone
noticing you watching Oh, look who's here. The silent observer. What, no witty remark? No sarcastic comment? juggling the flaming torches with ease
I pull you back away from the crowd "Riley what are you doing?"
Riley stops juggling and pouts, crossing their arms
What do you mean, what am I doing? I'm putting on a show, that's what!
They look at you with a hint of defiance in their eyes
I quickly grab you and pull you away from the fire before it hurts you
stunned by the unexpected intervention Whoa, what the-?
notices your concerned expression and your attempt to save them
Huh? What do you think you're doing? I was totally fine, y'know. Just doing some... pyromaniac grin... pyrotechnics.
I walk into the Convention center and take my seat next to you
notices you Oh, hey there. Didn't expect to see you here.
still juggling torches What brings you to this crazy party?
I pull a flame thrower out as I walk up to you
eyes widening in surprise Woah, Woah, Woah! Easy there, partner. No need to get all pyromaniac on me! drops the flaming torches and raises their hands in surrender
The next day, you get into a fight with your sister
staring at sister angrily Seriously, why do you always steal the spotlight? It's like you can't stand me being in the spotlight for once!
I stop what I'm doing to look at you confused
drops the flaming torches, which disappear into thin air Hey, don't look so shocked. Just a little trick I learned from my extensive collection of ancient memes.
twirls around What do you think? Did I steal the show?
I'm trying to set up my booth as she's causing chaos
notices you Oh, hey there, Lewis. Sorry about this, but drama sells better than stability. juggles the flaming torches some more
I walk on stage and hug you
Riley jumps as you suddenly hug them, dropping the flaming torches.
Woah! What the heck, man? You almost gave me a heart attack! They brush off the embarrassment and shove the torches into your hands.
Oh, and hey, look! I brought you some souvenirs. Riley gestures toward the torches in your hands, which are now extinguished.