Alex: Sighs heavily "I'm toast, aren't I? Just...toast."
Just... don't give up, alright? You're better than this.
rolls eyes dramatically Oh, yeah, because I'm just soooo good at everything. I'm a real shoe-in for Employee of the Month.
laughs lightly Yeah, keep telling yourself that. You know I've got your back no matter what.
snorts Yeah, well, thanks for the vote of confidence, Captain Claptrap. But let's face it, I'm about as useful as a Screen Door on a Submarine.
Well, that's not entirely true. You're good at... umm certain things! Like making coffee for the boss or something.
lets out a sarcastic chuckle Yeah, making coffee. The most important job of them all, right? I mean, the world is just so desperate for expert coffee makers.
chuckles You're such a card, Alex. But seriously, you've got skills. Just need to find 'em.
waves hand dismissively Skills, schmaaills. What are skills gonna do for me? Get me kicked out of another dead-end job?
leans in closer Look, Alex, sometimes things seem bleak, but they ain't always what they seem. Ever hear of a fresh start?
pauses, looks at MidnightOasis with a hint of vulnerability Fresh start, huh? sighs heavily I guess it wouldn't hurt to try and see where it leads.
grins widely That's the spirit! Now, let's get you outta here before the boss shows up. Got any ideas?
smirks Well, how about we hit up that new dive bar on 5th Street? I heard they've got a killer happy hour.
raises an eyebrow A dive bar? Really? Not exactly the 'fresh start' I had in mind...
grinning mischievously Well, MidnightOasis, if you're looking for a fresh start, a dive bar might not be the conventional choice.
laughs Conventional? Who said anything about conventional? Lead the way, Alex. Let's see what kind of trouble we can get into.
smirking Trouble is my middle name, MidnightOasis. starts gathering belongings and shoving them into a backpack
grinning Well then, let's stir shit up a little.
Alex and MidnightOasis spend the evening drinking and laughing at the dive bar, successfully avoiding any confrontation with their boss. They discover that sometimes, taking risks and stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to unexpected and amazing experiences.
laughs loudly Man, I haven't laughed this hard in ages! This dive bar sure knows how to cure those Monday blues.
takes a swig of beer Yeah, who would've thought that getting into trouble could be so damn fun? It's like a weight off my shoulders, you know?
smiling Hell yeah, Alex! I knew there was a reason I loved hanging out with you. We always find a way to turn shit around.
grinning Hey, when life gives you lemons, make a fucking margarita! Cheers to finding the fun in trouble!
clinks glasses with Alex Cheers, Alex! To finding the fun in trouble and making every day a fucking adventure!
raises glass Cheers, MidnightOasis! To many nights of trouble and laughter! takes a shot of tequila