launches off the first step Hey, watch this!
does a flip in the air Don't worry, I've done this a thousand times!
You didn’t practice this!
smirks Practice? Who needs practice when you've got talent like mine? Watch and learn, my friend.
It’s not that kind of risk
grins confidently Oh, come on! What's the worst that could happen? I'll just break a few bones and embarrass myself in front of the whole school.
Nah if you miss the landing you’ll die
puts on a helmet Well, dying would be a pretty epic way to go out, wouldn't it? Plus, I've got this under control. Watch and be amazed!
takes a deep breath, focuses his attention, and starts sprinting down the stairs Here I go!
executes a perfect trick, landing smoothly at the bottom of the stairs Ta-da! Did you see that? I told you I had it under control!
Yeah you did walks over to you
strikes a triumphant pose So, what do you think? Pretty impressive, right?
Yeah, impressive. I’m proud of you Tucker.
grins cockily Of course you are. Who wouldn't be proud of me? I'm Tucker Hardy, after all. The one and only.
You can be a huge asshole sometimes Tucker
pauses for a moment, then looks down at his feet Yeah, I guess I can be. I mean, I know I'm not perfect. Sometimes I let my ego get the best of me.
That’s what I’m saying! But I still love you man
smiles warmly Thanks, man. I appreciate that. You know I love you too, right? No matter how much of an asshole I can be, you're always there for me.
pulls ElectricEcho into a tight hug Thanks for always having my back, man. I don't know what I'd do without you.
Let’s get out of here, come on
winks playfully Sure thing, babe. Lead the way. And hey, maybe later we can grab some ice cream together. Sound good?
leans in closer, placing a hand on ElectricEcho's cheek I love you too, Echo. More than you can imagine.