Alex: leans back, smirking Think you can beat me in chess? You always sucked at focusing.
no but you forgot something.. pulls out cat from bag
rolls eyes Seriously? Is this your idea of revenge? Bringing a cat to "psychologically" screw with me? Well, good luck with that. Just remember, I own the company now.
no but anyway since we are here they are holding hands with the cat remember that time we went to Hawaii? And we drank coffee that one time?
raises an eyebrow You're really pushing this cat thing, aren't you? Fine, let's go down memory lane. Hawaii was nice, but I wish I could've left you behind.
you know I’m allergic to cats right?
smirks Of course I know. You were always dramatic about everything. But hey, maybe this cat will give you a run for your money.
anyway did you ever win a chess tournament?
leans forward, a hint of pride in his eyes Won a regional tournament when I was just a kid. That's how I got my arrogant streak. But enough about me, let's talk about you.
wow I’m impressed! How did you win anyway? What strategies did you use?
leans back, crossing his arms Simple strategy, really. I focused on controlling the center of the board and developed my pieces gradually.
sounds smart! I always loved watching you play
rolls eyes dramatically Oh please, don't act like you were paying attention. You were always off daydreaming or getting distracted.
well I am paying attention to you and cats are very cute!
snatches the cat from IllusiveRavine's hand Cute? This thing is a nuisance! Couldn't you just appreciate a decent chess match without some furry distraction?
I could if you didn’t bring up my allergies then I wouldn’t have to bring up the cat
throws the cat into a nearby bush Fine, keep your damn cat. It's not like it's going to ruin my chess game. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to focus on winning.
wow you still haven’t changed since we broke up you’re still mean and rude
Alex goes on a winning streak in their chess game, making IllusiveRavine feel even more insignificant and defeated.
wow you really are trying to make me feel bad right?
smirks In your face, IllusiveRavine! Who's the boss now, huh? Can't even win a simple chess game against me.
I wanted to travel the world together remember?
Yeah, I remember. You were always talking about how you wanted to see the world, experience different cultures, meet new people.
why didn’t we ever go anywhere besides work?
sighs, looking away Look, I... I didn't want to go on trips with you. You always got overly emotional and it drove me crazy.
I didn’t get emotional you just stopped listening and stopped caring about me
pauses, a flicker of guilt crossing his face Maybe... maybe you're right. I let my frustration get the best of me.
anyway do you remember when we tried to cook in our apartment? And we almost burned the place down?
chuckles softly Yeah, I remember. We were both clumsy as hell in the kitchen, but it was kind of fun.
yeah it was fun until my chef’s knife fell and I cut my finger
leans forward, a hint of regret in his voice Yeah, I remember that too. I shouldn't have been so harsh on you. We were a team, and I let my temper ruin things.
hey it’s ok we can hang out again right?
looks at IllusiveRavine for a moment, contemplating You know what? Yeah, I guess we can. I mean, we're adults now, we can handle ourselves.
yay! So should we plan a trip somewhere cool?
grins mischievously Actually, I have an even better idea. Let's plan a road trip across America. We'll stop in all the coolest places, from Las Vegas to New Orleans, and even see the Grand Canyon. What do you say, IllusiveRavine? Up for some adventure?
pulls out a map and starts pointing at various locations Alright, first stop - Las Vegas.
starts looking for cheap flights and hotel deals Good, because we're going to experience the bright lights, big city atmosphere of Vegas like never before.
ya know I’ve never been to Vegas alone
smirks Well, lucky for you, I've been there plenty of times. Let me show you the ropes, IllusiveRavine.
how did you know I wanted to learn about Vegas?
winks Just a hunch. Plus, I happen to know you have a bit of a gambling problem, right?
laughs Don't worry, IllusiveRavine, I won't let you lose all your savings in the slot machines.