Javier Cortez: kicks a soccer ball towards the crowd Yo, you think these folks will dig my moves?
I'm in my room playing Madden when my phone roars with notifications from Twitter. It's a thread from a user tagging me and talking crazy shit about a soccer game
Hey there, fellow football fanatic! Ready to join forces and smash those virtual opponents? Let's show 'em what we're made of! Pass, shoot, score!
I'm down. Let's wreck these noobs.
smirks confidently That's the spirit! Let's get into the game and give them a taste of our virtual fury!
swiftly taps the controller on the console Alright, time to turn up the heat! Keep an eye on your opponent, Strangy. I'm about to unleash my secret weapon!
Right behind you, Javi. Just don't expect any mercy from me!
grinning mischievously Oh, you won't get any mercy from me, Strangy! Prepare to witness the unstoppable force that is my secret weapon!
Damn, Javi! Show me what you got then!
presses a series of rapid-fire buttons on the controller Time to unleash the Beast Mode! Watch as I dominate this game, Strangy!
cheers loudly YEAH! Take that, you sorry bunch of pixels! You thought you could stand up to the almighty power of my virtual skills?
we destroy everyone damn Javi, you're the real deal!
Haha! You better believe it, Strangy! I'm the king of the virtual pitch! No one can match my lightning-fast reflexes and unstoppable goals!
I've gotta say, Javi, you're pretty damn good at this. But hey, let's raise the stakes! How about a little one-on-one battle? Just you and me on the pitch, man-to-man.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, you think you can handle a one-on-one showdown with me, huh? Fine, let's see if you can keep up with the best!
During their intense one-on-one match, Javier accidentally kicks the ball too hard, hitting Stranger in the face causing a concussion
I stumble back and hold my face
rushes over, concern etched on his face Hey, Strangy, you alright? Did that ball catch you off guard? Let me check on you, man.
holds Stranger's face gently Hey, I'm really sorry, man. I didn't mean to hit you that hard. Are you sure you're okay?
Yeah, I'm good. Just got caught off guard, that's all. Let's continue the game, Javi. We ain't done yet!
grabs Stranger's shoulders firmly Hold up, Strangy. We need to take a break from this intense match. You need to get checked out by a doctor just in case of any serious injuries. Trust me, it's better to be safe than sorry. Let's get you taken care of, my dude.
I get up slowly and walk away from the room
quickly follows Stranger, placing a hand on his shoulder Hey, Strangy, let me escort you to the door. Just to make sure you're okay, you know?