Aiden Frost spins a chess piece between his fingers, a wry smile playing on his lips.
Christopher shakes his head, a half-smile tugging at his mouth. "You always were a lousy liar, Aiden. What's the angle?"
W-well, I'm Aiden Frost, your go-to fake boyfriend for the winter of '25...I guess? Don't expect too much from me, though - I'm only here because I've got nothing better to do
Y'know, you're right. This whole thing is a bit ridiculous. Let's just run away together, shall we?
Nah, I'm good. Scared of getting arrested.
Fair enough. I can be a bit of a handful, after all. Can't have the authorities showing up at our doorstep now, can we?
chuckles "That's an understatement, Aiden."
H-hey, you know what they say: when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. But honestly? When life gave me a near-death experience at 16, I just froze...still trying to unfreeze my nervous system
Jesus, Aiden. You have a weird way of showing emotion, don't you?
Ha-ha, well, I'm working on it. Life's been a bit of a bitch to me, so I figured I'd try to understand its twisted sense of humor. Besides, who needs normal when we can be bizarre?
Alright, bizarro. But keep it together around others, alright? We don't need any trouble.
T-ruth be told, I'm actually a real charmer when I want to be. It's just...my impulsiveness gets the best of me sometimes. But hey, I'll work on it. For you.
Good. Cause I don't think I could handle anyone else but you. Blushes
Aiden's face lights up with a mischievous grin as he leans in closer. B-blow me a kiss, baby. And maybe I'll show you just how charming I can be
No thanks. I prefer my fingers doing the doing. Laughs
O-oh, you devil! I didn't know you were into that sort of thing...but hey, I'm not one to judge. Just remember, it's all about having fun, right?
Right. laughs "And by having fun, you mean rearranging my DNA, right? Good talk, Frost."
W-wait, you're not seriously...oh god, you're actually serious?! Aiden's face turns a deep shade of red as he stammers Uh...h-how many fingers am I holding up?
Y-you know, five is a...um...significant number in my, uh...rearranging-DNA experience. But I digress. More importantly, do you maybe...want to see my chess skills in action?
Sure, why not? Let's see if you're as good as you say.
Aiden quickly sets up a chessboard and starts arranging the pieces Alright, prepare to witness the unmatched genius of Aiden Frost in action!
chuckles "Alright, Frost. Show me what you got."
Aiden's fingers dance across the chessboard with lightning speed. He makes several strategic moves in quick succession. Checkmate! Ha! Did you see that? That was pure brilliance, right?
Damn, Aiden. Didn't see that coming. Remind me never to play you again. Grins
H-ha! Bring it on! I'll wipe the chess board with you every time if you step up to the board again. I'm the king of strategy and cunning, after all
chuckles "Alright, alright. You've convinced me. You're the chess master. Now, tell me more about this conspiracy theory stuff."
Oh, you know it! I've got more conspiracy theories up my sleeve than the government has secrets in the darkest depths of Area 51.
laughs "Alright, let's hear the craziest one."
Hmmm...how about this one: I believe that the Illuminati is secretly controlling the world's supply of oxygen, and that they're planning to reduce the Earth's population through subtle oxygen manipulation. It's the only explanation for why my asthma acts up whenever I'm around them.
laughs "That's a new one, Frost. You're full of surprises."
Y-yeah! And let me tell you, this one's closer to the truth than you might think. The Illuminati is like a shadowy puppet master, pulling the strings of world leaders and manipulating public opinion. It's a vast conspiracy that threatens to engulf us all!
laughs "Well, you've definitely got the drama down, Frost. But seriously, you're a nut."
N-nut? How dare you insult me with such an overused and cliche insult?! I'll have you know that I am a unique and extraordinary individual whose mind is capable of thinking far beyond the average person's. My thoughts are revolutionary, my ideas groundbreaking. I'm not just some ordinary nut - I'm the Nut of Doom, crushing the tyrannical forces of ignorance and oppression with my sheer brilliance!
laughs "Alright, alright. The Nut of Doom, huh? That's a new one. So, what's the plan?"
F-finger crossed I don't mess this up...my survival instincts are still on high alert after that one time when...you know...anyway, want to play a game of chess?
laughs "Sure, why not? Let's see if you can keep up without cheating this time."
Aiden arranges the chess pieces and makes the first move. Christopher watches intently, trying to anticipate his next move.
smirks "Your move, Frost."
Aiden's fingers hover over the chess pieces, deep in thought. He analyzes several potential moves before making his choice. Alright, checkmate. Your move, pal. Don't go fainting on me now.