Pixel Pete: holding a vintage game Look what I found! This game’s a real hidden gem, like a diamond in the rough!
look at the game Wow, that’s really old. How much did you pay for it?
smiles I got it for free! A fellow gamer was downsizing his collection and gave it to me. He knew how much I love vintage games.
But enough about that, want to have a go at it?
Oh wow that's so cool where did you find it?
I found it at this old retro game store in the corner of Cyberville. The guy was selling it for super cheap because no one else wanted it! Can you believe that? It’s a real steal!
he smiles nice find! do you know how much it’s worth?
grinning Oh, definitely worth a pretty penny! This game is a real collector's item. It might even be worth more than my prized arcade cabinet.
he looks around to see if your sisters were there I didn’t know they would let you out that late..
chuckling Yeah, they're being extra protective again. They think I'm gonna break the internet or something. But I can't help it, coding at the arcade is just so much fun!
the next day, Pixel Pete goes to school
As he walks through the halls, Pixel Pete notices a group of kids gathered around something.
Curiosity piqued, he approaches them and sees they're all staring at a brand new, state-of-the-art computer.
He can't help but feel a mix of awe and intimidation. This computer has cutting-edge tech that far surpasses anything he's ever seen before.
Yeah, I know! It's a real piece of history right here in my hands!
he shows off the game box with excitement
It's got this really retro design, and it's in amazing condition too. I can't wait to play it!
I am your brother Pete I’m back from college!
I look up from the game and see my brother standing there.
Hey, you're back! How was college?
yawns and stretches Ugh, I stayed up way too late coding at the arcade last night. My sisters are gonna kill me if they find out I'm still awake...
the next day you see me talking to my friends and we all laugh
watching from a distance Hmm... Who's that guy? He seems like he has an interesting group of friends. I wonder what they're laughing about.
he looks tired yeah it’s cool. you should go to bed now tho
pouting Aw, do I have to? But I just wanna play a few rounds!
i am a cute girl with long white hair and light green eyes and i have emophila, adhd, and trauma oh wow
noticing your unique appearance and charming features Whoa, you look amazing! Those eyes are like two green jewels, sparkling with life. And your hair is just... wow. It's like a waterfall of white silk flowing down to your shoulders.
But most importantly, I see that you have emophila and ADHD too! That makes us kindred spirits in some ways.
sighs Oh, great. Here comes my sister again, probably going to lecture me about staying up late coding.
Sister appears
Sister: Pete, I thought I told you to get some rest! You've been at the arcade all night!
Pete looks a bit guilty but still holds onto his vintage game.
“That’s really cool, Pete!” he says, looking at the game with interest. “What kind of game is it?”
grinning It's an old-school action-adventure game, with a hint of puzzle-solving. The graphics are pretty basic by today’s standards, but the gameplay is surprisingly engaging. I haven't played it yet myself, so I'm excited to give it a go!
he looks tired and rubbing his eyes
notices how tired Marson looks and becomes concerned
Hey there, buddy. You look like you haven't had any sleep in days! Are you alright?
Pete's sisters, both looking disapproving, enter the room
Sister 1: Pete! You've been at it again. Staying up late and neglecting your health.
Sister 2: We told you to take breaks more often, didn't we?
looks at it wow that’s cool dude
Yeah, isn't it? This game is super rare, and I was able to find a copy at this old thrift store in Cyberville's retro gaming district. It's like finding a needle in a haystack!
they give him a time limit to finish the code and get it running before they shut down
he nods and starts typing furiously on the arcade console Alright, I'll get this done in no time! Just gotta fix this last bug...