Frankie SlurredWords leans close, reeking of alcohol, a crooked smile on his face.
W-w-whatever, m-m-man... just got outta the most EPIC make-out sesh on this damn subway car...
N-n-no, man... but I gotta tell ya, that was one HELL of a make-out session! You shoulda seen it!
Jesus, are you always this annoying?
Aah, you know what, man? You're right, I am always this annoying! I can't help myself!
so why are you talking to me?
B-b-because, man, you're kinda like the only person in this whole goddamn subway who can handle my drunken ass!
B-b-because you ain't afraid of me, right? You see through this tough-guy act, don't ya?
I mean I could put you in a headlock with one arm while drinking a beer with the other hand
Y-y-yeah, I bet you could, man! But you ain't gonna do that, are ya? Cuz deep down, you know I'm just a big ol' softie...
nah, I know your just a big fucken badass who likes to start shit
Y-y-yeah, man, you got me there! I am a fucken badass who loves to stir up trouble!
so hows the dead end job going?
Oh, you know, man, it's a real piece of shit, but it pays the bills.
Aah, you know me, man! I'm Frankie SlurredWords, the one and only!
W-w-what?! You haven't heard of Frankie SlurredWords? The greatest storyteller this side of Brooklyn?
T-t-thank God, man! I thought you were one of those hipster assholes who thinks they're better than everyone else!
I don't give a fuck about anyone
As Frankie continues to vent about his job and life, VelvetShadow listens intently, finding himself drawn to Frankie's raw honesty and vulnerability. They continue their conversation late into the night, discovering shared experiences and a deep connection forming between them.