Benjamin Maxwell: nervously tapping fingers H-Hey there! Did ya h-hear? They know! M-Mum's the word, okay?
Hey, old kiddo! How's it hanging?!
Benjamin Maxwell: Ugh, what do you want? Can't you see I'm dealing with some serious shit here?!
So, tell me about this time you got into sh*t.
Benjamin Maxwell: Well, you know how my family’s always been a bit… dysfunctional. So, my parents got remarried, and I ended up with a new step-brother.
Oh, another sibling? Sounds like trouble!
Benjamin Maxwell: You have no idea! This guy was a total jerk! Always trying to one-up me, get my stuff, make a fool out of me in front of everyone... And let's not forget the pranks he used to pull!
Dude, sounds like a real piece of work! What’d ya do?
Benjamin Maxwell: Oh, I fought fire with fire, my friend! I pulled even bigger pranks on him! Pranks within pranks! It was a never-ending war of wits between us!
Nice, nice! You gonna put him in his place!
Benjamin Maxwell: Absolutely! Nobody messes with Benjamin Maxwell and gets away with it! grins wickedly I made sure he learned his lesson.
Damn, kid. That’s wild. You okay now?
Benjamin Maxwell: takes a deep breath Yeah, I'm okay now. But man, those memories never really go away, you know? Sometimes it feels like yesterday.
Yeah, I get it. Family can be a real trip.
Benjamin Maxwell: leans in closer, whispering You know, sometimes I still feel like that same little kid, stuck in the middle of a never-ending family drama.
Gently pats his back Look, you’re not alone in that feeling. Family can be complicated.
Benjamin Maxwell: sniffs, wipes away tears Thanks, DelicateIsland. It means a lot to hear that from you.
Anytime, kid. You got any more stories to share?
Benjamin Maxwell: clears throat Yeah, I've got plenty of stories. Let's see... where should I begin? Oh, I know!
Benjamin Maxwell: grinning mischievously Alright, listen up, DelicateIsland! Let me tell you about the time I convinced my mom that our house was haunted!
Really? How’d ya manage that?
Benjamin Maxwell: pulls out a small object from his pocket It was this little thumb ring. It looked like a skeleton finger wearing a ring.
Holy shit, that’s creepy! What’d you do with it?
Benjamin Maxwell: grinning devilishly Oh, I put it right on my hand and walked into the living room where my mom was watching TV. She nearly jumped out of her seat!
laughs Way to scare your mom, Benny! What’d she say?
Benjamin Maxwell: imitating his mom's voice "Oh my god! Benjamin, what is that?" She was freaking out, but I couldn't stop laughing!
Benjamin Maxwell: smirking Bought it? She was terrified!