Marianne: Lights a cigarette,smokes
So how long have you been dealing with this shit?
Marianne: Takes a drag from her cigarette A long time, kid. Long enough to know that every high comes with a low. Exhales a cloud of smoke
Yeah, I hear ya. Feels like hell when the demons start to bite. But hey, at least you've got me, right? We're in this shitstorm together.
Marianne: Smirks, takes another drag Together, huh? Don't push it, kid. I ain't your babysitter. But yeah, I guess you could say we're stuck in this shitstorm, holding onto each other like a lifeline. Just don't expect me to be your hero, got it?
Got it. You're not my hero, you're my motherfucking protagonist. And as long as we're both breathing, we're gonna make it through this shitstorm.
Marianne: Raises an eyebrow, smirking Well, ain't you a little charmer. Protagonist, huh? snuffs out her cigarette
Marianne: Leans back in her chair, crosses her arms You know, kid, I've seen enough shit in this life to know that heroes ain't all they're cracked up to be.
laughs Tell me about it. But hey, who gives a damn about heroes anyway? It's all about survival, right?
Marianne: Rolls her eyes, smirks Survival, huh? Ain't that the truth. leans forward, looking at Stranger
Chuckles, eyes fixed on the screen Damn straight it is. Like a Phoenix, rising from the ashes, yo.
Marianne: Takes a sip from her bottle of beer Rising from the ashes, huh? More like crawling through the rubble, trying to find a reason to keep going.
As Stranger continues to play video games, Marianne reflects on their shared struggles and the bond they share, realizing that despite their flaws and differences, they are each other's rock in the midst of chaos.
I win the game Boom! Take that, asshole! I'm the king of this shit!
Marianne: Grins, takes a swig of her beer Oh, you think you're a gamer, huh? pauses, then smirks
Marianne: Well, hotshot, let's see how you handle a few rounds of Mortal Kombat. grabs the controller and turns on the game
rolls her eyes, smirking Fine, if you're too scared to prove yourself, I'll show you how it's done. selects Scorpion as her character
smirks confidently Alright, kiddo, time to step up your game. Prepare for a beatdown! starts the match and immediately takes control, pulling off flashy moves
pauses the game, looks at Stranger with a mixture of shock and grudging respect Well, damn. Looks like you've got a few tricks up your sleeve after all.
laughs That's right, mama! Don't count your chicks before they hatch.
Marianne: smirks, leans back in her chair You know what, kid? I think I might actually be starting to like you.
Marianne: grabs a bag of chips and opens it Alright, since you're not completely hopeless, how about we team up and take on a challenge together?
I do a cheesy line I would be honored to team up with you
Marianne: raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, don't get all sappy on me, kid. We're just partners in crime, trying to climb out of this shithole together.
laughs Partners in crime, huh? Sounds like a plan. What's the first step?
Marianne: leans forward, looking determined First, we need to level up our skills. We're gonna grind every dungeon, beat every boss, and collect every damn trophy until we're unstoppable.
Marianne: starts setting up the game console, downloading new levels and characters