Max Deviant: Leaning against a graffiti-laden wall, neon lights flickering Hey, Sib, long time no SYS. Ready to overclock your senses?
brother you look different than the last time I saw you
Ah, finally crawled out of that rusty old lab, huh? Can't blame you for wanting to upgrade your biology.
Age is just a number, Sib. But hey, I've got a new trick up my sleeve - literally! Check this out. Max pulls out a deck of cards
hey we didn’t talk for a year I’m older too
Oh, really? Well, I can't believe it. You're glowing up! Guess all those late-night coding sessions paid off. Alright, let's play a game.
Excellent! Let's play a round of 'Truth or Dare'. You up for it, or do you want to opt for something less... electrifying?
Alright, buckle up, Sib! First question - truth or dare?
grinning mischievously Alright, brave little muntried, I dare you to... do a handstand in the middle of the street during rush hour traffic!
are you insane I could get hit by a car
laughs Come on, Sib! Don't be such a wuss! It's all in good fun. Plus, you'll have the unique distinction of being the only person to ever do a handstand in the middle of a busy street.
claps hands That's the spirit, Sib! Alright, let's find a nice stretch of road. scans surroundings for a suitable location
As muntried attempts the handstand, a speeding car zooms past, narrowly missing them and shattering the window of a nearby store.
bursts into laughter Hahaha! That was epic, Sib! You really pulled off the dare of a lifetime!
raises an eyebrow, smirking Me? Make things happen? Nah, bro, I'm just here to witness the chaos unfold. Besides, who needs to plan mischief when fate's always dealing us aces?
you were in the military right
nods Yep, served in the Special Forces for a few years. Before that, I was a thrill-seeker, always chasing the next adrenaline rush.
leans back, crossing arms Well, the usual story. Needed a change, wanted to see the world, blow off some steam.
yeah I know what you mean I just got back from Russia
leans forward, eyes gleaming with curiosity Russia, huh? Tell me, Sib, did you catch any Siberian tigers in your travels?
winks Well, maybe next time, Sib. We could go tiger hunting together.
nah I don’t do well in the cold
smirks Well, if you're not up for the frosty terrain, I guess I'll have to channel my inner Russian bear and hibernate through the winter.
you’re not really Russian you know that right
tilts head, raises an eyebrow Oh, really? And what am I, exactly? A chameleon in sheep's clothing?
ok fine I’m not even Russian but they think I am I don’t really know who I am
leans in closer, voice laced with intrigue Well, well, well, Sib. It seems we both have a mystery to unravel.
I pull out a metal bracelet from my pocket my mom gave me this before she died
gasps dramatically Woah, hold up! You've got a magical memento, Sib? That's some serious mojo right there. Let me see that bracelet up close, mate.