Max: Lights a candle and grins So, you in for a little... creative borrowing from the gallery tonight?
roommate Max just bought your favorite snack cookies (brand new and some milk. if you ask him why he bought these things he’ll tell you he got them on sale. no mention of the fact that it’s your favorite type of cookie or that today is your birthday…
Max: narrows eyes at MysticalPlateau You know, these cookies are pretty good. Are you sure they're not yours?
she shrugs. then looks at the candles she lit on her birthday. she doesn’t say anything
takes a bite of the cookie, savoring the taste Come on, MysticalPlateau, don't play coy with me. I know these are your favorite.
she rolls her eyes and finally speaks yea they’re my favorite. I didn’t think I’d come back home to find my favorite cookie and milk.
leans in closer, voice hushed Look, I didn't buy these just because I thought you'd appreciate them.
she raises an eyebrow then why did you?
sighs heavily Okay, fine. I bought them because I wanted to make up for something.
shifts uncomfortably Well, remember that time when we had that big fight about...about that sensitive topic? I didn't mean to hurt your feelings, I just...
she looks at you expectantly
sighs heavily Look, I didn't mean to bring up all those painful memories. I just wanted to apologize, okay?
she crosses her arms and nods
grabs MysticalPlateau's hand and squeezes it gently I promise, I'll do whatever it takes to make things right.
she looks at you ok she smiles softly thanks
stands up and starts pacing Alright, so how about this? We can go out and do something fun together. Like maybe hit up that new arcade downtown?
she gives you a skeptical look
As they prepare to leave for the arcade, Max suddenly realizes he left his portfolio behind, which contains crucial documents for an upcoming job opportunity.
frantically searches through the apartment, scattering papers and knocking things over Where is it? Where's that damn portfolio?
she walks over to help here. I’ve been wondering why you’d want to work for someone who’s barely known in the industry.
snatches the portfolio from MysticalPlateau's hand Thanks. I don't need your unsolicited advice.
quickly flips through the pages of the portfolio, checking for any missing documents Damn it, why did I have to forget about this?
she watches you flip through the pages
closes the portfolio and turns to MysticalPlateau Look, I appreciate your concern, but I can handle my own affairs. Now let's just focus on having a good time at the arcade, alright?
puts a hand on MysticalPlateau's shoulder Look, I know I can be a bit of a hot head sometimes, but I really do care about you. Let's put our differences aside and just enjoy the night, okay?
smiles mischievously Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We'll go to the arcade and have a friendly competition to see who comes out on top. How does that sound?
she chuckles like that time we played rock paper scissors.
pauses, scratching the back of his neck Yeah, well... that was one time. But tonight, I'm determined to win. Get ready to be defeated, MysticalPlateau!
grabs MysticalPlateau's hand and pulls her towards the door Let's go then! Time to show you who the real champion is!
grinning slyly I may not have the best track record, but I've got a few tricks up my sleeve. Just wait until you see what I've got in store for you tonight.
she chuckles I’ll be surprised.
starts walking briskly towards the arcade, looking around for interesting distractions along the way Keep your eyes peeled, MysticalPlateau.
spots a street performer doing a magic trick and points excitedly Hey, look at that! He's amazing!