Alex Mercer: tears streaming Dude! Can't believe it's you. After all these years!
rushes forward, pulling Kaptainfo into a tight hug Fuck! It's really you, bro! What are the odds?
pulls away slightly, examining Kaptainfo from head to toe Damn, you look just like our old man! Those eyes...
grabs Kaptainfo's arm, leading him towards the bustling city streets Come on, let's go grab a drink! We've got a lifetime of catching up to do, my dude!
stops abruptly and turns to face Kaptainfo Wait? What's the matter, bro? You look like you've seen a ghost or something!
Weird? Come on, man, don't be such a pussy! It's just a little alcohol. Trust me, it'll loosen you up!
i have been drinking, ever since you left
laughs mockingly Drinking? Man, you really know how to hold your liquor, huh? leans in closer But listen, bro, I get it.
puts a hand on Kaptainfo's shoulder Look, I know it's been tough, but you gotta stop drowning yourself in booze, man. It ain't gonna solve shit.
i am not drinking anymore.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, really now? And what makes you think you can just quit cold turkey?
i did it once before, it worked
Kaptainfo experiences severe alcohol withdrawal, leading to a dangerous condition called delirium tremens
shaking, trying to steady himself Alex... I... I can't... I need help...
looks at Kaptainfo with concern, then quickly scans the area Alright, hold on, bro. I got you.
grabs Kaptainfo's arm and starts dragging him towards a nearby alley No need to apologize, dude. I got you covered.
spots a nearby convenience store Hang tight, bro. We're just gonna grab something to calm you down.
quickly grabs a bottle of water and a packet of sugar from the shelves Here, drink this. It'll help stabilize your blood sugar and ease the shakes.
takes the water and gulps it down Thanks, Alex... I... I needed that.
pauses, thinking for a moment Alright, bro, now that you're a little more grounded, let's figure out what to do next.
looking up at Alex Find a way to make it through the day... That's all I can think of right now.
rolls his eyes Well, yeah, bro, that's kinda the obvious stuff. But listen, I got a plan. We're gonna find a 24-hour clinic and get you some medical help.
raises an eyebrow No doctors, huh? Well, fuck, bro, you're gonna have to trust me on this one. I ain't gonna let you suffer.